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103 <br /> 0Occ' 0l� 2���4 <br /> 0�� Cn�� . <br /> Coud]xousc . <br /> }�x� (Ql9) 640'l729 <br /> lO6EaxiMargaret I,wim az-lrkol@oouigecouoLynic.&pv <br /> Hillsborough, NC27278 <br /> [R|yN|NAL]UJT|CERESOURCE DEPARTMENT <br /> February 12,Z0Z5 <br /> 1 am writing this letter to support Freedom House's application for renewed funding from opioid <br /> settlement funds so that ongoing collaboration with the Orange County Criminal Justice Resource <br /> Department and the Lantern Project may continue. Currently,two positions at Freedom House are <br /> funded:a full-time clinician position and a full-time peer support specialist position. Both positions have <br /> been critical in supporting court-involved individuals on their recovery journey. <br /> The clinician's work in completing comprehensive clinical assessments has been extremely valuable in <br /> identifying clients' needs, clarifying diagnoses,and making treatment recommendations.The clinician <br /> has also recently implemented a new therapeutic support group called Seeking Safety, an evidence- <br /> based treatment modality for people with co-occurring substance use disorders and post-traumatic <br /> stress disorders.This group is specifically for Lantern Project clients.The peer support specialist work is <br /> also highly valued in providing recovery support to people who are incarcerated in the detention center <br /> as well as bridging them to longer-term supports in the community upon their release.The partnership <br /> between Freedom House and the CJRD is critical in supporting a continuum of care for court-involved <br /> people struggling with addiction. <br /> Please let nneknow ifyou have any additional questions. <br /> Thank you, . <br /> i/ ~~ v ' <br /> AUbo8�]rke|, LC8VV LCAS <br /> Clinical Coordinator <br /> Criminal Justice Resource Department � <br /> Ofhce: 91Q-I4S-23O4 Cell: 919-748-2196 <br /> ` <br /> ` <br /> ORANGE �"'OUNTYi <br /> NORTH GAR0ULINA <br />