NE SOR - the purpose of the nebraska state opioid response (SOR) program (NE SOR TI-24-008) is to increase access to FDA-approved medications for the treatment of opioid use disorder (MOUD) and…

NE SOR - the purpose of the nebraska state opioid response (SOR) program (NE SOR TI-24-008) is to increase access to FDA-approved medications for the treatment of opioid use disorder (MOUD) and support prevention, risk reduction, treatment, and recovery services for OUD and other concurrent substance use disorders (SUD) including stimulant use and misuse. The division of behavioral health (DBH) will partner with a diverse group of agencies throughout key community sectors to provide services to underserved and at-risk populations living in both rural and urban communities statewide. Nebraska's focus on treatment includes implementing clinically appropriate ebps for OUD and stimulant use treatment by training 150 unduplicated providers by september 29, 2027 in the echo model, as well as providing mate act trainings. DBH aims to reach at-risk populations such as incarcerated individuals by partnering with nebraska department of corrections to expand treatment services to correctional facilities. This initiative includes the implementation of a continuum of care system for individuals upon RE-entry through naloxone access and housing coordination. Success in treatment activities will be measured by the number of unduplicated individuals receiving treatment services on an annual basis. The target for individuals served in year 1 will be 120, with an increased goal for year 2 and 3 of 140. SOR funding will also assist in providing recovery support services through supportive housing and RE-entry coordination with an annual target of 300 unduplicated individuals served for each year of the grant. Through partnership with DBH, nebraska's regional behavioral health authorities and community coalitions will coordinate efforts to implement primary and secondary prevention activities across the state, with a focus on opioid and stimulant education programs in school-based settings, specifically for transitional aged youth ages 16-24. Promotion of proper storage and disposal of medications will be achieved through the dissemination of medication lock boxes and drug disposal devices such as deterra pouches and MED-safe inlays for pharmacies and hospitals. In addition, there will be a focus on community-wide drug take back events and information dissemination containing strategic messaging on opioid and stimulant use. DBH will increase awareness of the accessibility of naloxone and increase distribution throughout the state. By september 2027, DBH will distribute 58,845 naloxone kits to those who are able to assist in the event of an overdose. Success in prevention activities will be measured by the number of unduplicated individuals receiving prevention services on an annual basis. The target for unduplicated individuals receiving prevention services will be 66,000 for each year of the grant.