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41 <br /> Slide #14 <br /> Funding Recommendation: Reintegration <br /> support Network (RSN) <br /> • Option A,Strategy 6(Early Intervention) <br /> • Funding Period—Julys, zoz5—June 3o, 2o26 <br /> • Funding request—$20,026 <br /> • Funding recommendation—$20,000 <br /> • Description ofActivity— <br /> ➢Seeking support for additional mentor trainers to work with youth and emerging adults <br /> (ages 13-20) navigating substance use, mental health challenges, andjorjustice <br /> involvement. <br /> s,Mentors serve as allies and peer support workers, and often have personal experience with <br /> substance use, mental health challenges, and/orjustice involvement. <br /> Mentors receive comprehensive trainin to recognize and nurture youth strengths, <br /> utilizing SAMHSA CORE Competencies recovery-oriented, person-centered, voluntary, <br /> relationship-focused, and trauma-informed practices), active listening skills,SMART goal <br /> setting, and motivational interviewing techniques. Recognizing the profound impact of <br /> poverty and social identities on the youth we serve, RSN-is committed to addressing the <br /> root causes of inequity through culturally responsive and person-centered services. <br /> Slide #15 <br /> Next Steps: OAC to finalize funding recommendationsfor BOCC <br /> Funding recommendations presented BOCC in May 2025 <br /> We have been granted up to$230,000 for community grants, <br /> $30,000 more than initially allotted. <br /> BOCC dec 7des on final funding decisions. <br /> L or <br /> OCHD Staff notifygrant awardeesand work on • <br /> Contracts to be completed and reporting requirements Ad <br /> explained to grantees by • <br />