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Exhibit B: Scope of Services <br /> <br />B. Project Description and Program Sustainability <br />Implementation Strategy <br />El Futuro proposes to implement “Strategy 6: Early Intervention Services” from the NC MOA’s <br />Option A list of eligible strategies to enhance early identification and prevention of SUD among <br />historically marginalized Latino youth and young adults in Orange County. This initiative will <br />train CMHWs in SBIRT and Motivational Interviewing (MI) to strengthen early intervention <br />efforts and expand access to culturally and linguistically appropriate services. By embedding <br />SBIRT and early intervention into El Futuro’s existing mental health framework, the proposed <br />project will expand access to screening, education, and intervention while ensuring seamless <br />linkages to care. <br /> <br />Project Overview and Expected Impact <br />El Futuro recognizes the gaps in opioid-related prevention and recovery support for Latino <br />individuals in Orange County. To strengthen early intervention efforts, this proposal will expand <br />support for Latino youth and young adults at risk of substance use disorders by: <br /> Implementing SBIRT screenings: Training all CMHWs in SBIRT and MI to identify substance use <br />risk factors and co-occurring mental health concerns at key entry points within El Futuro’s <br />services. CMHWs will use Spanish-language materials and a culturally tailored approach to ensure <br />accessibility and encourage engagement. <br /> Enhancing coordination with local providers: Strengthening partnerships with hospitals, <br />clinics, harm reduction programs, and behavioral health services to ensure wraparound <br />support and expand access to care, including pain management alternatives. <br /> Collaborating with schools and community centers to provide SBIRT screenings and <br />prevention-focused workshops for youth. <br /> Engaging caregivers in psychoeducation workshops to equip them with knowledge about <br />mental health, substance use prevention, and harm reduction strategies. <br /> Expanding early intervention services for young adults (18+) experiencing early signs of <br />depression, anxiety, or trauma, which can be precursors to substance use disorders <br />(SUDs), through the Strong Minds curriculum. <br /> Culturally and linguistically responsive outreach and education: Developing and <br />distributing Spanish-language educational materials and conducting bilingual workshops, <br />social media campaigns, and youth-focused community engagement that increases <br />knowledge of opioid risks, improves awareness of behavioral health services, and <br />ensures targeted populations receive accurate, stigma-free information and access to <br />early intervention services. This will include education on the dangers of medication <br />sharing and harm reduction strategies. Expected impacts include: <br />o Early Identification: Screen 180 individuals annually for substance use risk factors <br />and SDOH concerns. <br />o Timely Intervention: Offering SBIRT and MI to increase engagement in mental <br />health and substance use services. <br />o Increased Treatment Access: Comprehensive referrals for mental health and <br />Docusign Envelope ID: F9F7570C-C091-421D-AC0C-65AF7CC943BB