The County of Catawba in North Carolina received a $1,300,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and other Substances Use Program (CFDA 16.838). The funding will support the county's existing Collaborative Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (L.E.A.D.) program and Medicated Assisted Treatment (M.A.T.) program within the Catawba County Detention Facility. Key activities include: 1) Expanding the L.E.A.D. and M.A.T. programs county-wide, 2) Developing new law enforcement officer training for the L.E.A.D. program, 3) Providing monthly Q&A sessions with clinical staff, and 4) Addressing social determinants of health for program participants such as food, utilities, transportation, and healthcare access. This award aims to improve treatment outcomes and reduce recidivism for individuals impacted by substance use disorders in Catawba County.
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