Whitley county, kentucky is one of many appalachian communities devastated by illicit drugs
Ended Project Grant Awarded Last action
- Award ID
- 15PBJA22GG04406COAP
- Recipient
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Whitley County Health Department UEI PKJEY1WAS7L3 Part of Whitley County Fiscal Court
- Awarding agency
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Bureau of Justice Assistance
Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice
- Obligated
- $1,000,000
Award facts
- Assistance listing
- 16.838 Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program
- Completion date
- Originally
- Funding
-
- $1,000,000.00 Federal
- $0.30 Non-federal
- Place of performance
- Williamsburg, KY 40769, USA
Award details come from USAspending.gov.
Description
Drug overdose mortality in this county far exceeds kentucky's rate, the appalachian region's rate and is nearly double the U.S. Rate (1). This project aims to reduce the impact of illicit substances on people and community. The primary activities include 1) embedding community health workers in local law enforcement agencies, 2) supporting ongoing collaboration between local law enforcement agencies, the local health department, and a local federally qualified health center providing integrated behavioral health services, and 3) collecting real-time data, and 4) supporting law enforcement, first responder and jail diversion opportunities. This project expects outcomes to include a reduction in overdose deaths, a decrease in repeat law enforcement and first responder responses, and increased access to treatment. This project will benefit the people living, working, or playing in whitley county, kentucky. 1 norc opioid community assessment tool. University of chicago. Community profile 2015-2019.
Transactions
| Action | Federal | Non-federal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment | $0 | $0 | |
| Original award | $1,000,000 | $0 |
Quick answers
Who received award 15PBJA22GG04406COAP?
15PBJA22GG04406COAP was awarded to Whitley County Health Department by Bureau of Justice Assistance (Office of Justice Programs) on October 1, 2022.
How much is award 15PBJA22GG04406COAP worth?
$1,000,000 has been obligated on 15PBJA22GG04406COAP: $1,000,000 in federal funding and $0 in non-federal funding.
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