Title
Resolution to Amend the Fiscal Year 2025 Council Approved Budget and Accept and Appropriate the 2024 Institute for Intergovernmental Research (IIR) Building Bridges Implementation Grant Awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to the City of Hampton, Virginia
Purpose
This funding opportunity, supported by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, will make up to $250,000 Application Announcement available over a 14-month period to eligible Building Bridges sites to support projects to increase access to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) in jails and the capacity of local communities to collaborate across public safety, behavioral health, and public health to continue care in the community. Sites can expect to continue to have a meaningful opportunity to engage with subject matter experts and each other. Over the course of 14 months, sites can expect monthly collaborative calls with coaches with subject matter expertise and tailored technical assistance for implementation of their plans.
Discussion:
During the Building Bridges nine-month planning initiative the Hampton Sheriff's Office (HSO) addressed objectives and gaps in the current MAT program which will be reviewed and addressed in the implementation stage. With the areas of need identified in the planning phase along with training and policy update we plan to proceed with increasing our MAT efforts by focusing on the following objectives which were identified during the planning phase: Develop in-custody Substance Use Disorder (SUD) screening and assessment, develop Reentry Program to support continuity of care planning and to make induction appointments in the community post-release, develop behavioral health program at HSO, and learn components of Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) induction program.
Impact:
This grant award will help to support incarcerated individuals with substance use disorder. The grant award is $230,000 with no local match required.
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