The federal Project Grant award of $450,000 was provided by the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Congressionally Recommended Awards program (CFDA 16.753). The grant supports the HOPE Initiative, a statewide overdose outreach program led by the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association and CODAC Behavioral Health Services. The HOPE Initiative uses customized data-gathering software to identify individuals at high risk of opioid overdose and provides outreach, education, and referrals to treatment. Key aspects of the program include collaboration across law enforcement, human services, child welfare, and health agencies, as well as the utilization of CODAC's expertise in evidence-based and trauma-informed opioid use disorder treatment. The grant award period is from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026.
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