The Monongalia County Health Department (MCHD) was awarded a $1,000,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and other Substances Use Program (COSSUP) (CFDA 16.838). This 3-year grant will fund a data-driven initiative to reduce opioid overdose deaths and increase access to substance abuse treatment in Monongalia County, West Virginia. The project builds upon MCHD's existing Quick Response Team, which coordinates emergency services, law enforcement, public health, and community organizations to address substance use disorder. Key activities include hiring a data analyst to define goals, collect and analyze data, and identify evidence-based approaches to implement in Years 2 and 3 of the grant. The ultimate goals are to reduce overdose fatalities and mitigate the impacts of substance use on crime victims through comprehensive, collaborative efforts.
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