RES-2026-020-Resolution by the County of Orange, North Carolina to Direct the Expenditure of Opioid Settlement Funds (SP-6)

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a. Name of strategy : Syringe Service Program (SSP) b . Strategy is included in Exhibit Exhibit A (Exhibit A, Exhibit B ) c . Item letter and/or number in Exhibit A or Exhibit B to the MOA : Strategy 9 d . Amounted authorized for this strategy : $J37 , 600 e . Period of time during which expenditure may take place : Start date July 1 , 2025 through End date June 30 2026 f. Description of the program, project, or activity : _ UNC Student Health Action Coalition (SHAG) is a harm reduction-based organization providing sterile injection supplies, fentanyl and xylazine test strips ; also provides referrals to other social and health services for people who use drugs in Orange County . Seeking funds for Syringe Service Program ( SSP) supplies , educational materials , marketing, travel, and continued funding for paid Program Navigator position. Desire to open a new SHAC SSP location to increase SSP access ; current distribution occurs at Interfaith Council for Social Service and University Methodist Church; Hillsborough Pharmacy assists with storage needs . g . Provider : UNC SHAC 5 . Fifth authorized strategy a. Name of strategy : Early Intervention b . Strategy is included in Exhibit Exhibit A (Exhibit A. Exhibit B ) c . Item letter and/or number in Exhibit A or Exhibit B to the MOA : JStrateav 6 d . Amounted authorized for this strategy : $ 20 , 000 e . Period of time during which expenditure may take place : Start date July 1 , 2025 through End date June 30 , 2026 f. Description of the program, project, or activity : _ Seeking support for additional mentor trainers to work with youth and emerging adults (ages 13 -20) navigating substance use, mental health challenges, and/or justice involvement . Mentors serve as allies and peer support workers , and often have personal experience with substance use , mental health challenges, and/or justice involvement. Mentors receive comprehensive training to recognize and nurture youth strengths , utilizing Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration ( SAMHSA) Core Competencies (recovery- oriented, person-centered, voluntary , relationship- focused, and trauma-informed practices) , active listening skills , SMART goal setting, and motivational interviewing techniques . Recognizing the profound impact of poverty and social identities on the youth we serve, RSN is committed to addressing the root causes of inequity through culturally responsive and person- centered services . g . Provider : Reintegration Support Network (RSN) The total dollar amount of Opioid Settlement Funds appropriated across the above named and authorized strategies is $224 ,423 . 00 .