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38 <br /> 1 Slide #12 <br /> Funding Recommendation: Freedom House <br /> • Option A,Strategies:Lo(Criminal Justice Diversion Program) <br /> • Funding Period-July-1, 2025-June 30,2026 <br /> • Funding request-$144,926.3.o <br /> • Funding recommendation-$72,000 <br /> • Provider-Freedom House Recovery Center <br /> • Description of Activity- <br /> Freedom <br /> ctivity-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 Spec ialistassists individuaIswith 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$$,577. <br /> Position formerly funded Opioid Settlement funds 2023-2025- <br /> 2 <br /> 3 <br /> 4 Slide #13 <br /> Funding Recommendation: UNC SHAC <br /> • Option A,Strategy 9(Syringe Support Program) <br /> • Funding Period-July-1,2025-June 30, 2026 <br /> • Funding request-$-196,047 <br /> • Funding recommendation-$37,600 <br /> • Description ofActivity- <br /> UNC SHAG is a harm reduction-based organization providing sterile injection supplies, <br /> fentanyl and xylazine test strips, also provides referrals to other social and health services for <br /> people who use drugs in Orange County. <br /> .Seeking funds for Syringe Support.Proqram(SSP)supplies, educational materials, marketing, <br /> travel, and continued funding for paid Program Navigator position.. <br /> Desire to open a new SHAC SSP location to increase SSP access,current distribution occurs at <br /> Interfaith Council for Social Service and University Methodist Church Hillsborough Pharmacy <br /> assists with storage needs <br /> y Formerly funded Opioid Settlement funds 2023-2025. <br /> 5 <br /> 6 <br /> 7 <br /> 8 <br />