The alabama department of commerce proposes to implement the pathways to promise: youth opioid recovery initiative in collaboration with the dannon project a non-profit organization that helps justice…

The Alabama Department of Commerce was awarded a $741,975 Project Grant under the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) Opioid Affected Youth Initiative (CFDA 16.842). The grant will fund the implementation of the Pathways to Promise: Youth Opioid Recovery Initiative in collaboration with the Dannon Project, a nonprofit organization that assists justice-involved youth. The project aims to address the significant impact of opioid and other substance use disorders on youth in Jefferson and Walker Counties, Alabama. Key activities will include prevention, intervention, and treatment techniques, as well as collaboration with community stakeholders to develop comprehensive strategies that prioritize the well-being of youth and families affected by substance abuse. The expected outcomes are to improve the quality of life for youth and their families by equipping them with increased knowledge and tools to deal with substance use issues and provide the necessary support leading to recovery.

The alabama department of commerce proposes to implement the pathways to promise: youth opioid recovery initiative in collaboration with the dannon project a non-profit organization that helps justice involved youth reenter society. The purpose of the project is to address the significant impact of opioid use and other substance use disorders on youth in jefferson and walker counties. Project activities will include prevention, intervention, and treatment techniques including collaborating with community stakeholders to develop comprehensive strategies that prioritize the well-being of youth and families affect by substance abuse. The project expected outcomes are to improve the quality of life for youth and their family by equipping teens and their families with increased knowledge and tools to deal with substance use issues by providing the necessary tools and support leading to recovery.