TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
MEETING DATE: May 7, 2024
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Jenine Miller, Psy. D.
PHONE:
707-472-2341
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Ratification of Submission of Grant Application to the Public Health Institute for the California Overdose Prevention Network Accelerator 5.0 Program; and Authorization for the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Director to Execute the Resulting Grant Agreement, Up to $15,000, for the Project Period of March 1, 2024, through June 30, 2024
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Ratify submission of grant application to the Public Health Institute for the California Overdose Prevention Network Accelerator 5.0 Program; authorize the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) Director to execute the resulting grant Agreement, up to $15,000, for the project period of March 1, 2024, through June 30, 2024; and authorize the BHRS Director or designee to sign any amendments that do not increase the maximum amount.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
None.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Since 2018, the California Overdose Prevention Network (COPN) has led the effort to provide a statewide forum for coalitions, organizations, and individuals working to combat the overdose crisis in California. The COPN launched the "Accelerator 5.0 Program" to support local coalitions to strive for greater impact within their communities. This program will help the Mendocino County community take a sustainability-based approach to overdose prevention. Using a guided process, the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) team will apply principles of sustainability to expand and strengthen existing overdose prevention activities including harm reduction, access to addiction treatment, and youth engagement. Learning groups and support from subject matter experts will help the team focus on sustainability strategi...
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