The County of El Paso, Texas was awarded a $1,600,000 Project Grant by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (CFDA 16.838 - Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Other Substance Use Program) to support their Justice and Recovery Support Initiative. This comprehensive program is designed to address the intersecting challenges faced by justice-involved individuals, particularly those affected by substance abuse, in the context of the opioid epidemic in El Paso County. The grant funding will enable the county to provide resources and funding to non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to train, employ, and deliver focused peer support and rehabilitation services to individuals addicted to opioids. The award period is from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027.
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