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61 <br /> Financial sustainability after the grant term is another critical concern. Therefore, FHRC works <br /> closely with Lantern Project clients upon release to find alternative funding sources that will <br /> ensure long term continuity of care. Funding options explored for each client include Medicaid, <br /> State Funded services, private insurance as well as fundraising and grant options. <br /> Taken together,these strategies form a cohesive sustainability plan that addresses engagement, <br /> housing, and funding. By tackling each obstacle with specific, evidence-based solutions, FHRC is <br /> confident it can support Lantern Project well beyond the grant cycle and continue reducing <br /> opioid misuse and recidivism in Orange County. <br /> C. Equity Impact (8 points, page limit: not to exceed %page) <br /> In Orange County, barriers related to behavioral health and social determinants of health have <br /> made access to substance use treatment more challenging for the justice-involved population. <br /> Key obstacles include a lack of transportation, unmanaged mental health issues, being <br /> uninsured or underinsured, and limited awareness of available local resources. Additionally, <br /> social determinants such as housing instability, homelessness, and food insecurity frequently <br /> contribute to substance use issues. <br /> Per the December 2023 North Carolina Criminal Justice Data Snapshot, drug overdose deaths <br /> exceeded those from suicide and homicide combined in 2022. In January 2022, 9,382 people in <br /> North Carolina were experiencing homelessness,translating to a rate of 88 per 100,000 <br /> residents, ranking as the 8th-highest state homelessness rate in the region. Among those <br /> released from prison in 2012, 71%were rearrested within five years, with 54% convicted of a <br /> new offense and 46% returned to prison. <br /> Through our work with Lantern Project, FHRC targets two priority populations: individuals who <br /> are currently incarcerated or recently released with opioid use disorders, and those at risk of <br /> involvement in the justice system due to addiction-related behaviors. FHRC will work with CJRD <br /> to serve justice involved individuals through the Orange County jail who may have difficulty <br /> accessing resources and services. <br /> FHRC boasts a robust track record of collaboration with community organizations, including <br /> CJRD, to deliver evidence-based, person-centered services and comprehensive support.The <br /> staff at FHRC consists of licensed and/or certified.peers who have firsthand experience with <br /> justice involvement, either personally or through a loved one.This unique lived experience <br /> significantly enhances their ability to connect with clients and their families, facilitating <br /> engagement in a range of services designed to promote sustained recovery and meaningful life <br /> transformation. <br /> Individuals referred to FHRC are accepted regardless of their county of residence, insurance <br /> status, or ability to pay.The assessment process allows clinicians to evaluate clients' histories, <br /> 5 <br />