Utah state opioid response grant (UT SOR4) - the utah state opioid response (UT SOR4) grant, administered by the office of substance use and mental health (SUMH) identifies youth ages 12-17 and adults…

Utah state opioid response grant (UT SOR4) - the utah state opioid response (UT SOR4) grant, administered by the office of substance use and mental health (SUMH) identifies youth ages 12-17 and adults ages 18 years and older, who have a current, or are at risk for, an opioid use disorder (OUD) or stimulant use disorder (SUD). At-risk populations including tribal populations, and uninsured/underinsured persons as the populations of focus. Priority populations will include individuals who are pregnant, individuals who use drugs intravenously, and individuals with HIV and/or hepatitis C (HCV). There will be UT SOR4 projects implemented and continued throughout the state. The estimated number of people to be served as a result of the award of this grant is 1,000 per grant year. Strategies and interventions- prevention and harm reduction; improve capacity and structure; increase access to quality care and services; improve health outcomes. Project goals and measurable objectives- goal 1: prevent and reduce opioid and stimulant use among youth, adults, and at-risk populations. Goal 2: expand knowledge and connection of harm reduction strategies within systems to enhance service access and reduce the incidence of CO-occurring diseases and mortality rates within the community. Goal 3: expand access and usage of FDA-approved medications for the treatment of OUD. Goal 4: expand the network of systems engaged in physical and behavioral health services that support individuals with OUD and/or stimulant use disorder to ensure a fully integrated approach. Goal 5: promote health, recovery-oriented service systems and peer support for individuals and families in recovery from opioid or stimulant use disorders.