The U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) awarded a $999,997 Project Grant to the County of Codington, South Dakota under the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and other Substances Use Program (CFDA 16.838). The grant funds a multi-pronged approach to reducing the impact of illicit opioids, stimulants, and other substances in the Codington County community. Key activities include:
- Overdose awareness and protection through naloxone distribution
- Coordinating recovery support efforts via peer coaching and trainings
- Providing financial assistance for transitional and emergency housing for justice-impacted individuals
- Developing a pre-trial diversion program with a caseworker and re-entry support with case management in the detention center
The expected outcomes are the institutionalization of a multidisciplinary coordinating team to support individuals impacted by substance use, a reduction in jail recidivism, and the establishment of a community referral system to connect individuals to resources. The Project Grant has an award date of October 1, 2024 and an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2027.
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