IGA_CTR070078_OD2A-S_Executed.pdf

This is an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and the Yuma County Public Health Services District for the Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) grant program. The contract is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and involves the Office of Injury and Violence Prevention (OIVP) within ADHS. The agreement covers Yuma County, Arizona, and is specifically focused on addressing the opioid epidemic through various public health and safety strategies.

The contract is a cost-reimbursement agreement with a total annual budget of $80,000, effective from September 1st, 2023 to August 31st, 2024. The primary objectives include enhancing the county health department's capacity to address the opioid crisis through prevention-based strategies, developing public health partnerships, increasing access to overdose prevention tools, and expanding linkages to care and treatment for Opioid Use Disorder. Key activities involve engaging with the Yuma County Antidrug Coalition, disseminating harm reduction education, identifying community organizations for prevention efforts, and utilizing social media and local media to raise awareness about overdose prevention and response.