To: Martin L. Cousineau, Finance Committee Chairperson
From: Marlene Collick, Deputy Director of Community Corrections
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RE: Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) Matching Grant
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval of a request to designate $114,000 (25% Matching Grant) from the opioid settlements' Core Remediation for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2024, ending September 30, 2024.
This RSAT funding opportunity will allow residents in the Genesee County Jail to begin receiving Medicated Assisted Treatment (MAT)/Medicated Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) while in the GCJ, and seamlessly be transitioned upon release to a substance use disorder treatment provider in the community.
BACKGROUND:
Currently, the contracted medical provider in the GCJ, Advanced Correctional Healthcare (ACH) provides Naltrexone (Vivitrol) on a limited basis. While this benefits a limited number of people, the Genesee County Sheriff's Office (GCSO) desires to increase access to Naltrexone and Buprenorphine products (Suboxone, Sublocade, and/or Brixadi) in the GCJ.
In partnership with the Greater Flint Health Coalition (GFHC), New Paths, Inc. (NPI), and Region 10 Pre-Paid Inpatient Health Plan (PIHP), and Health Management Associates, the GCSO has developed a robust vision for piloting a program to begin offering these medications for individuals entering the GCJ that were receiving MAT/MOUD prior to incarceration.
These plans include the integration of assessment tools upon admission to identify individuals in need of continuing MAT/MOUD, processes for prescribing the necessary medications, ensuring each client is enrolled in jail-based outpatient treatment and receiving Peer Recovery Coaching throughout the service delivery period, and developing individualized aftercare plans with each participant prior to reentry (RSAT Scope and Budget Proposal Attached).
DISCUSSION:
Genesee County is now receiving funding from Opioid Settlements. The OEC has been meeting...
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