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a. Name of strategy : Syringe Service Program (SSP) <br /> b . Strategy is included in Exhibit Exhibit A (Exhibit A. Exhibit B) <br /> c . Item letter and/or number in Exhibit A or Exhibit B to the MOA : Strategy 9 <br /> d . Amounted authorized for this strategy : $ 37 ,600 <br /> e . Period of time during which expenditure may take place : <br /> Start date Jul 1 2025 through End date _June 30 , 2026 <br /> f. Description of the program, project, or activity . <br /> UNC Student Health Action Coalition (SHAG) is a harm reduction-based <br /> organization providing sterile injection supplies , fentanyl and xylazine test strips ; also <br /> provides referrals to other social and health services for people who use drugs in <br /> Orange County . <br /> Seeking funds for Syringe Service Program (SSP) supplies, educational materials, <br /> marketing, travel, and continued funding for paid Program Navigator position. <br /> Desire to open a new SHAC SSP location to increase SSP access ; current distribution <br /> occurs at Interfaith Council for Social Service and University Methodist Church; <br /> Hillsborough Pharmacy assists with storage needs . <br /> g . Provider : UNC SHAC <br /> 5 . Fifth authorized strategy <br /> a. Name of strategy : Early Intervention <br /> b . Strategy is included in Exhibit Exhibit A (Exhibit A, Exhibit B) <br /> c . Item letter and/or number in Exhibit A or Exhibit B to the MOA : Strategy 6 <br /> d . Amounted authorized for this strategy : $ 20 000 <br /> e . Period of time during which expenditure may take place : <br /> Start date Jul 1 2025 through End date June 30 , 2026 <br /> f. Description of the program, project, or activity , _ <br /> Seeking support for additional mentor trainers to work with youth and emerging <br /> adults (ages 13 -20) navigating substance use, mental health challenges, and/or justice <br /> involvement. Mentors serve as allies and peer support workers, and often have <br /> personal experience with substance use, mental health challenges, and/or justice <br /> involvement. <br /> Mentors receive comprehensive training to recognize and nurture youth strengths, <br /> utilizing Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) <br /> Core Competencies (recovery-oriented, person-centered, voluntary, relationship- <br /> focused, and trauma-informed practices), active listening skills , SMART goal setting , <br /> and motivational interviewing techniques . Recognizing the profound impact of <br /> poverty and social identities on the youth we serve, RSN is committed to addressing <br /> the root causes of inequity through culturally responsive and person- centered <br /> services . <br /> g . Provider : Reintegration Support Network (RSN) <br /> The total dollar amount of Opioid Settlement Funds appropriated across the above named and <br /> authorized strategies is $230 , 000 . 00 . <br />