Project Grant H79TI087837

Award Date 9/30/24
Completion Date 9/29/27
Dollars Obligated $54M
Federal Grant Program
93.788
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Louisiana, USA

The Louisiana Department of Health has been awarded a $54,004,380 Project Grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) under the Opioid STR program (CFDA 93.788). The grant, titled "Louisiana State Opioid Response (LASOR) 4.0", will enhance existing statewide prevention, treatment, and recovery support services for individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) and/or stimulant use and misuse disorder (SUM) in Louisiana.

Key components of the project include:

  • Expanding access to evidence-based medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and recovery support services, targeting underserved populations such as the uninsured, criminal justice system, pregnant individuals, tribal communities, and veterans.
  • Increasing availability of harm reduction products and services, including naloxone distribution.
  • Implementing evidence-based prevention and education initiatives focused on opioid and stimulant misuse, particularly for youth and young adults.
  • Enhancing treatment and support services for substance-exposed mothers and infants within birthing hospitals.
  • Continuing to provide MAT in correctional facilities and support for individuals with OUD/SUM reentering the community.
  • Expanding collegiate recovery programs to assist high-need populations.

The 3-year grant period runs from September 30, 2024 to September 29, 2027.

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