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40 <br /> Slide #12 <br /> Funding Recommendation: Freedom House <br /> • Option A,Strategies io(Criminal Justice Diversion Program) <br /> • Funding Period—JUly1,2025—June 30, 2026 <br /> • Funding request—$�44,926.io <br /> • Funding recommendation—$72,000 <br /> • Provider—Freedom House Recovery Center <br /> • Description of Activity— <br /> ➢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 fora 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 /> Slide #13 <br /> Funding Recommendation: UNC SHAC <br /> • Option A,Strategy 9(Syringe Support Program) <br /> • Funding Period—July 1, zoz5—June 30, 2026 <br /> • Funding request—$3.96,047 <br /> • Funding recommendation—$37,600 <br /> • Description of Activity— <br /> ➢UNC SHAC is a harm reduction-based organization providingq sterile injection supplies, <br /> fentanyl and xylazine test strips; also provides referrals to otY�er social and health services for <br /> people who use drugs in Orange County. <br /> ➢Seeking funds for Syringe Support Praqram (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 /> ➢Formerly funded Opioid Settlement funds 2023-2025. <br />