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84 <br /> 1. Proposal Summary (no more than 250 words, required but not scored) <br /> Student Wellness at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) seeks funding from <br /> the Orange County opioid settlement to sustain and expand its campus-wide opioid overdose <br /> prevention education and naloxone distribution program. Currently, Student Wellness serves as <br /> the backbone organization for HRC@UNC, a campus-community harm reduction coalition. <br /> HRC@UNC provides naloxone kits, fentanyl and xylazine test strips, educational materials, and <br /> DisposeRx drug deactivation packets at no cost to students through our two campus <br /> pharmacies, Student Wellness, and direct distribution efforts. Our current funding for these <br /> resources will expire at the end of the fiscal year, creating a gap in access to these life-saving <br /> tools. <br /> This proposal aligns with High Impact Opioid Abatement Strategy#7: Naloxone Distribution and <br /> aims to increase the availability of naloxone in high-traffic areas on campus. Key initiatives <br /> include installing ONEboxes—emergency overdose reversal kits with bilingual video training—at <br /> Automated External Defibrillator (AED) stations in partnership with Environment, Health & <br /> Safety. In addition, naloxone distribution points will be established in the Student Union, <br /> recreation centers, and other high-traffic locations, using repurposed newspaper boxes in <br /> collaboration with local media outlets. <br /> This project prioritizes historically marginalized populations, including both undergrad and <br /> graduate/professional students who face stigma, financial constraints, or lack awareness of <br /> these resources. By enhancing the accessibility, visibility, and education surrounding naloxone, <br /> this initiative will directly address the overdose crisis affecting the campus community and <br /> ensure the long-term sustainability of harm reduction efforts. <br /> ii <br />