This federal Project Grant award of $460,449, provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) under the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance program (CFDA 93.243), will fund the "SPARK OF HOPE EMS TRAINING PROJECT" in rural Clark County, Nevada. The goal of this project is to train at least 100 new emergency medical services (EMS) responders to efficiently and compassionately respond to individuals suffering from substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health issues. The training will focus on administering opioid antagonist medication, providing recovery resources, and adopting trauma-informed approaches. This project aims to address the high rates of opioid overdoses and illicit drug use in Clark County, Nevada, by enhancing the capacity of the local EMS workforce to effectively intervene and connect individuals to appropriate treatment and support services. The grant will be awarded to the Moapa Valley Fire Protection District, a local government entity, and the project period runs from September 30, 2024, to September 29, 2026.
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