RES-2026-042-A RESOLUTION BY THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA TO DIRECT THE EXPENDITURE OF OPIOID settlement funds

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[Type here] [Type here] [Type here] c . Item letter and/or number in Exhibit A or Exhibit B to the MOA : Strategy 12 d . Amounted authorized for this strategy : $ 37 ,059 e . Period of time during which expenditure may take place : Start date July 1 , 2026 through End date June 30 , 2028 f. Description of the program, project, or activity : The NC FIT Program is a comprehensive reentry program that focuses on unmet health needs for people released from incarceration. NC FIT provides connections to primary care, behavioral health, and substance use disorder treatment . All NC FIT Community Health Workers have personal histories of incarceration . The NC FIT Program is based on the Transitions Clinic Network Model which is an evidence- based program that complies with Strategy A in the settlement MOU . Funding will support . 5 FTE of a Community Health Worker that has been hired by the OC Health Department . CHW position will focus on assisting people being released from the Detention center with a diagnosis of Opioid Use Disorder . This FIT CHW position will work closely with efforts supported by the Lantern Project run through the CJRD . The NC FIT Program will continue to provide regular support and technical assistance to Orange County supporting the Orange County FIT Program, Jail-based MAT at the Detention Center, collaboration with the CJRD and linkages to Piedmont Health Services . g . Provider : NC FIT 5 . Fifth Authorized Strategy a . Name of strategy : Criminal Justice Diversion Pro rg ams b . Strategy is included in Exhibit A (Exhibit A, Exhibit Bl c . Item letter and/or number in Exhibit A or Exhibit B to the MOA : Strategy 10 d . Amounted authorized for this strategy : $ 114, 861 e . Period of time during which expenditure may take place : Start date July 1 , 2026 through End date June 30 , 2028 f. Description of the program , project, or activity : Funds for a clinical coordinator position that supports pre-trial service programs that connect individuals involved or at risk of becoming involved in criminal justice system to addiction treatment, recovery support, harm reduction services , primary healthcare, prevention, or other services or supports they need , or that provide any of these services or supports . g . Provider : Criminal Justice Resource Department 6 . Sixth Authorized Strategy a. Name of strategy : Collaborative Strategic Plannin b . Strategy is included in Exhibit A (Exhibit A , Exhibit Bl c . Item letter and/or number in Exhibit A or Exhibit B to the MOA : Strategy 1 d . Amounted authorized for this strategy : $ 39 , 964 e . Period of time during which expenditure may take place : Start date July 1 , 2026 through End date June 30 , 2028 f. Description of the program, project, or activity .