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65 <br /> Alignment with EI Futuro's Goals <br /> This project directly advances EI Futuro's mission to provide accessible, culturally responsive <br /> mental health and substance use treatment for Latinos in North Carolina. By expanding early <br /> intervention screenings and strengthening provider coordination, EI Futuro enhances its <br /> commitment to integrated behavioral health, reducing stigma, and fostering a community- <br /> driven approach to opioid prevention. <br /> Implementation Timeline <br /> PHASE KEY ACTIVITIES TIMELINE STAFF RESPONSIBLE <br /> PHASE 1: Train CMHWs in SBIRT and July-Aug Program Director <br /> PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT MI 2025 <br /> PHASE 2: Integrate SBIRT screenings Sept-Oct Clinical team <br /> PROGRAM LAUNCH & into intake process 2025 <br /> OUTREACH Launch community-based Oct 2025 CMHWs and Project <br /> early intervention services Manager <br /> PHASE 3: Conduct impact evaluation Nov 2025 - Project Manager & <br /> EXPANSION & EVALUATION and adjust strategies May 2026 Program Director <br /> Capacity Building and Long-Term Sustainability <br /> This project will strengthen EI Futuro's capacity and Orange County's behavioral health <br /> infrastructure to better support opioid-affected individuals. Training bilingual, culturally <br /> responsive CMHWs in SBIRT will create a sustainable workforce equipped to identify and <br /> address substance use risks in Latino communities. By embedding SBIRT screenings into <br /> standard clinical practice, EI Futuro ensures that early intervention becomes a permanent part <br /> of service delivery. <br /> Obstacles and Solutions for Sustainability <br /> POTENTIAL CHALLENGE PROPOSED SOLUTION <br /> Limited funding for Seek diverse funding, expand insurance reimbursement, and <br /> CMHWs advocate for sustainable early intervention funding. <br /> Need for higher-level Develop a referral guide and strengthen connections with higher- <br /> care for clients requiring level care providers <br /> specialized treatment <br /> Limited awareness of Implement culturally tailored outreach via trusted peer networks, <br /> among Latinos Spanish-language materials, and social media campaigns. <br /> Workforce burnout and Provide ongoing training, group supervision, and operational <br /> retention challenges feedback sessions to support CMHWs in their roles. <br /> Other Funding Sources <br /> EI Futuro is actively pursuing additional funding sources to sustain and expand these services. <br /> 4 <br />