The Henderson County Public Health Department, in partnership with Hope Coalition, has received a $1,299,000 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 grant will fund a comprehensive initiative to address the opioid crisis and impacts of illicit substances within Henderson County, North Carolina. Key components of the initiative include:
- Expanding the capacity and reach of the existing Recovery Community Center through implementation of a Bridge Model program, which will provide new diversion, treatment access, and recovery support services across the county and surrounding areas.
- Sustaining and growing peer support services to reduce overdose incidents and substance misuse harms.
- Implementing evidence-based interventions such as naloxone distribution, connections to medication-assisted treatment, and post-release recovery support for justice-involved populations.
- Enhancing community-based services, including substance misuse treatment, criminal justice diversion, and workforce development initiatives connecting the business and recovery communities.
The three-year project, running from October 2024 to September 2027, aims to increase access to treatment, job training, and recovery services, as well as reduce overdose rates across Henderson County.
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