This Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) under the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Other Substance Use Program (CFDA 16.838) provides $999,729.00 to the Carter County Courthouse to implement a comprehensive initiative to address the opioid, stimulant, and substance use disorder (SUD) crisis in Carter County, Missouri. The key components of the project include:
- Implementing a prosecutor-led diversion program, distributing naloxone, and offering case management services through the Carter County Courthouse in collaboration with recovery and housing agencies.
- Providing peer support and patient navigation services through the Family Counseling Center to facilitate a continuum of care between organizations, emergency departments, and law enforcement interventions.
- Establishing a drug take-back program to reduce the availability of unused medications.
The project aims to reduce the harm caused by substance use, lower overdose and suicide rates, and enhance long-term recovery outcomes for Carter County residents. It will be implemented in partnership with Washington University in St. Louis, who will serve as a research partner to evaluate performance using court, healthcare provider, and community survey data.
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