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14 <br /> Funding Recommendation : Freedom House <br /> • Option A, Strategies io (Criminal Justice Diversion Program) <br /> • Funding Period — July 1, 2025 — June 30, 2026 <br /> • Funding request — $144, 926.10 <br /> • Funding recommendation — $72,000 <br /> • Provider— Freedom House Recovery Center <br /> • Description of Activity — <br /> y Freedom House connects with individuals screened in the Orange County Detention Center who have <br /> a history of Opioid Use Disorder. <br /> ➢The Peer Support Specialist assists individuals with getting to treatment, court appearances, linkage <br /> to community resources and other needs to curb recidivism. <br /> Funds would cover salary/benefits, cell phone service, mileage and training for a Peer Support <br /> Specialist. There is also indirect costs (office supplies'& space, clinical supervision, financial oversight, <br /> assessment software licensing, insurance) totaling $5,577. <br /> Position formerly funded Opioid Settlement funds 2023-2025. <br />