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6 . Sixth authorized strategy <br /> a. Name of strategy : Collaborative Strategic Planning <br /> b . Strategy is included in Exhibit A (Exhibit A, Exhibit B) <br /> c . Item letter and/or number in Exhibit A or Exhibit B to the MOA : Strategy 1 <br /> d . Amounted authorized for this strategy : $ 11 , 919 <br /> e . Period of time during which expenditure may take place : <br /> Start date July 1 , 2024 through End date June 30 , 2026 <br /> f. Description of the program , project, or activity : <br /> The Orange County Opioid Program Manager (Harm Reduction Coordinator) will be <br /> responsible for overseeing the development, administration, budget, grant <br /> management, and reporting for Orange County ' s Opioid Settlement Program . This <br /> position will work with closely with Orange County staff and community partners <br /> involved in community overdose prevention, education, harm reduction, treatment <br /> opportunities and recovery support . They will ensure all reporting requirements are <br /> met for the Opioid Settlement Fund and pursue additional resources to advance this <br /> work . <br /> g . Provider : Orange County Health Department <br /> E <br /> 7 . Seventh Authorized Strategy <br /> a . Name of strategy : Evidence-based Addiction Treatment <br /> b . Strategy is included in Exhibit A (Exhibit A, Exhibit B) <br /> I <br /> c . Item letter and/or number in Exhibit A or Exhibit B to the MOA : Strategy 2 <br /> d . Amounted authorized for this strategy : $48 , 598 <br /> e . Period of time during which expenditure may take place : <br /> Start date July 1 , 2025 through End date June 30 , 2026 <br /> f. Description of the program, project , or activity : <br /> Freedom House connects with individuals screened in the Orange County Detention <br /> Center who have a history of Opioid Use Disorder . The licensed clinician will <br /> conduct a Comprehensive Clinical Assessment to ascertain the best treatment j <br /> options for the individual prior to or upon release from incarceration . Freedom <br /> House will utilize a Peer Support Specialist post incarceration to assist individuals <br /> with connecting to the recommended treatment . The Peer will work with the <br /> individual as long as needed to connect them with treatment, community resources , <br /> court appearances and to support the individual in recovery to curb recidivism . The I <br /> clinician will reevaluation as needed when and if life circumstances change prior to <br /> engaging in treatment . I <br /> g . Provider : Freedom House <br /> The total dollar amount of Opioid Settlement Funds appropriated across the above named and <br /> authorized strategies is $ 220 , 3100004 <br /> I <br /> i <br /> I <br /> I <br />