Pennsylvania Opioid Settlement Data
Adams County
Adams County remediation program #2: Human Service Coordinator
Description: Adams County had to establish a Human Services Coordinator position to play a vital role in supporting and coordinating human services programs and initiatives in Adams County. Health Choices data for the year of 2023 showed OUD prevalence of 8% in Adams County. The salary and benefits are projected to be $84,500. Funding at 8% of the position with opioid funds; approximately $6,760. The Human Service Coordinator (HSC) provides leadership, coordination, planning and oversight of the spending. HSC engages in statewide, regional, local and community planning to assess service gaps of addiction and overdose, identifies goals for reducing harms related to the opioid epidemic, and identifies areas and populations with the greatest needs for treatment intervention services.
Organization: County
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Data Collection/Research • Infrastructure Support
Target population: • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • The General Public • Other: When settlement funds are coordinated effectively they support a broad range of services for any individuals listed above and the communities impacted by the opioid epidemic.
Exhibit E strategies: • B-J. Leadership, Planning and Coordination
Adams County remediation program #4: Summer Substance Use Prevention Programs
Description: There were two evidenced based prevention strategies utilized to work with the youth in Adams County via the CFY Summer substance use prevention programs. Both programs taught emotional identification (MH), decision making, solution building and peer interaction skills that work from an early age in substance use prevention. The first program is the Incredible years program for youth in kindergarten through 2nd grade. The second is Botvin Life Skills Training (LST) grades 2-6 which are effective, evidenced-based, substance use prevention programs. LST is one of the most highly effective programs for the prevention of substance use in the United States. Programs were conducted by teachers and prevention staff in a prevention modality.
Organization: Collaborating for Youth
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Family-Centered Support Programs • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Adams County remediation program #5: Coalition for Overdose Awareness and Recovery (COAR)
Description: One-time payment to support planned initiatives of stigma reduction campaign and Coalition for Overdose Awareness and Recovery (COAR)/ Stigma reduction campaign (COAR Messaging). Messaging Media Campaigns to include audio streaming, radio, billboard, newsletter and flyers. Messages will also be created and posted on social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. Monthly meetings to be held for strategic planning around prevention. Community members are encouraged to participate to share ideas for prevention, concerns and lived experiences. Naloxone will be distributed via COAR. The Adams County Library system has agreed to partner with COAR and allow a vending machine with naloxone and personal hygiene items to be placed in the lower level of the Gettysburg Library. There will be two dates for medication “take back,” and events honoring those lost to overdose. The hope is to reach all Adams County residents with the increased messaging and enhanced COAR presence in the county.
Organization: Collaborating for Youth
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Family-Centered Support Programs • Safe Disposal • Recovery Support • Stigma Reduction • Infrastructure Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • A-A. Naloxone or other FDA-Approved Drug to Reverse Opioid overdoses
• A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
• A-G. Prevention Programs
Adams County remediation program #6: Medication Assisted Treatment, Licensed Practical Nurse
Description: The MAT, LPN program was expanded at the Adams County Correctional Complex in the fall of 2024. Originally, we were only continuing inmates who were engaged in the MAT prior to commitment. In September 2024, we expanded the program to include initiating inmates who are identified to have opiate and/or alcohol use disorders into our MAT program. Again, not just those who were already receiving treatment prior to incarceration. This approach provides the best chance for long term stability for all who suffer with OUD/SUD. The MAT, LPN offers Subutex, Suboclade, Vivitrol, and oral Naltrexone as our medications. Methadone is continued but not initiated. Vivitrol can also be used for those with alcohol use disorder. There are medical and mental health components. Inmates are assisted with arrangements/guidance for community treatment/support prior to release. Inmates are linked to outpatient drug and alcohol treatment services when reentering the community.
Organization: Adams County Adult Correctional Complex
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Recovery Support • Infrastructure Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
• A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
• A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
Allegheny County
Allegheny County remediation program #1: Naloxone Distribution
Description: The Allegheny County Health Department obtained 3,024 Narcan kits with opioid settlement funds in July 2024. ACHD used this supply for low-barrier access naloxone initiatives to stock vending machines, newspaper stand boxes, and cabinets across the County. ACHD identified locations and partners to host these naloxone dispensers by assessing County areas with higher overdoses and less access to harm reduction resources. These kits supplemented the supply that comes from the state’s Pennsylvania Opioid Prevention Program (POPP). Since July 2024, ACHD has received about 18,000 kits from POPP.
Organization: Allegheny County Health Department
Remediation program categories: • Harm Reduction – Naloxone
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic
Exhibit E strategies: • B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Allegheny County remediation program #2: Early Head Start-Child Care Partnerships Program
Description: This program maintains and expands the existing federal Early Head Start-Child Care Partnerships (EHS-CCP) programming to serve additional children and communities. The funded expansion of classrooms for children 0 to 36 months of age creates dedicated Early Head Start classrooms located in child care programs for those children impacted by Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). This funding provides child care slots for caretakers living in Allegheny County impacted by OUD who need child care support while undergoing treatment or job seeking and do not qualify for state funded child care subsidies.
Organization: The Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center
Remediation program categories: • Family-Centered Support Programs
Target population: • Family members of those who use opioids
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Allegheny County remediation program #3: Telehealth Clinic Services
Description: This project expanded telehealth clinic services for buprenorphine and naltrexone. Prescribing of medication for OUD through telemedicine is a low-barrier strategy to increase medication utilization for clients with OUD and bridge them to continuing care. The purpose is to connect vulnerable populations to treatment including induction of MAT and referral for ongoing long-term treatment, as well as providing assistance with applying for health insurance, housing, employment and transportation assistance.
Organization: UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH PHYSICIANS
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Target population: • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Allegheny County remediation program #4: Mobile MAT
Description: Expanding access to mobile bridge medication for opioid use disorder at 4 mobile low barrier van sites in Homewood, Carrick, Perry Hilltop and Hill District. The purpose is to connect vulnerable populations in targeted geographic areas with limited access to medication-assisted treatment (MAT) through mobile van locations, as well as wound care for injection-related wounds, providing assistance with applying for health insurance, housing, employment and transportation assistance. This may also include referrals to substance use treatment centers.
Organization: ALLEGHENY SINGER RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Target population: • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Allegheny County remediation program #5: Low-Barrier Shelter
Description: This project funded low barrier, harm-reduction focused shelter for unhoused people with OUD/SUD which includes case management and engagement services. Such shelter is necessary to meet increased need and support people with OUD/SUD to access treatment and recovery supports. Providing shelter creates a more stable environment for a person to avoid unnecessary harm and make decisions about recovery from a substance use disorder. This is an established and continuing service provided through the Allegheny County Department of Human Services.
Organization: ACTION Housing Inc.
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
Allegheny County remediation program #6: Student Assistance Program
Description: SAP Liaisons provide interventions and service navigation for students at risk for substance use including opioid abuse in all 43 school districts in the County reaching 200+ schools. This is an established and continuing service provided through the Allegheny County Department of Human Services. Service providers include ALLEGHENY CHILDREN’S INITIATIVE INC, TURTLE CREEK VALLEY MH/MR, AND UPMC PRESBYTERIAN SHADYSIDE WESTERN PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL
Organization: ALLEGHENY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Allegheny County remediation program #7: CONTINGENCY MANAGEMENT PILOT
Description: CCBHO managed a contingency management pilot project tailored to address the ongoing SUD crisis in Allegheny County, specifically the pervasively high rates of OUD diagnoses. Contingency management is an evidence-based intervention program with over 100 trials demonstrating positive impacts on abstinence and treatment adherence. CCBHO provided participant management, provider management and data collection for evaluation. The pilot program included the distribution of small financial incentives to enrolled participants for drug treatment adherence that reinforce positive behaviors, such as abstinence, staying current on medications, and completing scheduled therapy.
Organization: COMMUNITY CARE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ORGANIZATION
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-L. Research
Allegheny County remediation program #8: RECOVERY HOUSING
Description: The funding expands the supply of recovery housing for individuals with substance use disorder. Recovery housing provides a safe, stable and recovery-oriented living environment for up to 90 days at a time. Recovery housing can also provide case management services that focus on connections to treatment and peer supports, locating permanent housing, finding employment and meeting other needs to support recovery. The property was acquired with settlement funds, but operation of the recovery house will be funded through other means. The property will operate as a recovery house for at least five years in partnership with Allegheny County Department of Human Services. With the new Recovery Housing site, Allegheny County will be able to serve 200 individuals per year.
Organization: JADE WELLNESS CENTER
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Allegheny County remediation program #9: Emergency Department Outreach
Description: This project implements Emergency Department navigation services at area hospitals to help emergency department patients with OUD/SUD access evidence-based treatment with a focus on MAT and harm reduction. Services are provided by social workers, community health workers, and/or peer navigators as embedded staff at participating Emergency Departments. Staff are embedded within emergency departments to increase warm handoff services for individuals presenting with SUD to access MOUD and harm reduction services as well as mental health services, primary care, social services, and residential treatment facilities. Navigators conduct outreach and assess patients’ needs, introduce patients to MOUD programs and serve as a resource for their clients and an advocate for culture change in the hospital.
Organization: ALLEGHENY SINGER RESEARCH INSTITUTE and UPMC PRESBYTERIAN SHADYSIDE
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Allegheny County remediation program #10: Jail MAT
Description: Continuation and expansion of Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT) at the county Jail for those with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). Grant funding for MAT ended 9/30/23 and settlement funds were used to continue providing service beyond the grant term. Going forward, funding will also allow for expansion of services to include MAT induction at the Jail. Previously, an individual would only receive MAT if they were already prescribed prior to incarceration. This project allows for expansion to provide MAT for the first time after evaluation to qualifying individuals.
Organization: Tadiso Inc.
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Target population: • Justice-involved Individuals
Exhibit E strategies: • B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
• B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Allegheny County remediation program #11: Syringe Services Program
Description: The Syringe Services Program aims to reduce harms associated with substance use by providing access to sterile syringes and other safer drug use supplies (such as naloxone and fentanyl test strips) at 4 mobile low barrier van sites in Homewood, Carrick, Perry Hilltop and Hill District. Funds will be used for supplies, medical waste disposal, and participant transportation to enhance access. SSPs not only reduce the incidence of disease transmission and overdose, they also have been shown to be an important way of helping people enter treatment.
Organization: Prevention Point Pittsburgh
Remediation program categories: • Harm Reduction – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids
Exhibit E strategies: • B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Allegheny County remediation program #12: RIvER Clinic
Description: The AHN Rethinking Incarceration and Empowering Recovery (RIvER) clinic, opened in June 2021, is the first and only clinic of its kind in the Pittsburgh region to provide a continuous, transitional care model for patients released from the Allegheny County Jail and provides a spectrum of post-incarceration care, including both medical care and support to address social determinants of health. The purpose of the settlement funded initiative was to connect vulnerable populations to treatment for OUD/SUD and reduce barriers to accessing care.
Organization: ALLEGHENY SINGER RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Justice-involved Individuals
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
• B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Allegheny County remediation program #13: TRAINING COLLABORATION
Description: Funding created training and education resources for Allegheny County on addiction treatment and related topics. The contractor expanded an existing training platform that contains information on evidence-based approaches to treating SUD that will be available to the county and its stakeholders. Additionally, two annual conferences were held to bring together stakeholders from across the county to learn from each other, to collaborate and communicate, and to build a strong infrastructure to treat SUD.
Organization: ALLEGHENY SINGER RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Remediation program categories: • Infrastructure Support
Target population: • Healthcare Personnel • Substance Use Treatment Personnel
Exhibit E strategies: • B-K. Training
Allegheny County remediation program #14: Public Education Campaign
Description: Countywide print and digital public education campaign about safe storage, substance use harm, and naloxone administration as well as use prevention and linkages to treatment. The campaign was focused on families, caregivers, and people who interact with families and children. Allegheny County anticipates distributed print and digital materials to providers of SUD treatment and related services as well as to trusted community-based organizations and spaces with messaging that reminds caregivers to store any substances (including used containers and supplies) in a place where little ones can’t access them, avoid using substances in front of kids and that Naloxone is always safe to use on children in the event of an accidental opioid ingestion.
Organization: LUCEO IMAGES LLC
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Substance Use Treatment Personnel
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Allegheny County remediation program #15: COMMUNITY BASED INTERVENTIONS – JADE WELLNESS CENTER
Description: This program provides low-barrier grants to create or expand OUD and other SUD interventions that are led, designed and operated by and within highly impacted communities. Jade Wellness Center was selected to provide engagement/outreach services and linkages to treatment through deploying Certified Recovery Specialists into highly affected communities in Allegheny County that may lack access to brick-and-mortar sites to increase referrals to Centers of Excellence, an access point for MOUD.
Organization: ALLEGHENY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
Allegheny County remediation program #16: FAMILY HEALING CENTER
Description: The Family Healing Center engages parents with SUD in treatment while their children remain in their custody at the residential program site. The program is a licensed 3.5 facility. It also provides an array of services, including individual, family, and group counseling, psychiatric consultation, medical services, therapeutic activities, parent education, and case management. The program is exclusively available to Allegheny County families referred by child welfare.
Organization: Auberle
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Allegheny County remediation program #17: WASTEWATER TESTING
Description: Biobot provides county-wide surveillance of substance use using wastewater-based epidemiology, a cost-effective, non-intrusive, and anonymous way to monitor substance use trends. Provides an early warning of potential surges in substance use, affording community health leaders critical time to enact preventative measures against overdose occurrences. Establish weekly surveillance of 3 sites, including county-wide, to detect novel substances, trends of illicit substances at site/county level.
Organization: BIOBOT ANALYTICS INC
Remediation program categories: • Data Collection/Research
Target population: • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-L. Research
Allegheny County remediation program #18: COMMUNITY BASED INTERVENTIONS – HEUER HOUSE
Description: This program provides low-barrier grants to create or expand OUD/SUD interventions that are led, designed and operated by and within highly impacted communities. Heuer House was selected to provide engagement/outreach services and linkages to treatment.
Organization: ALLEGHENY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Allegheny County remediation program #19: COMMUNITY BASED INTERVENTIONS – HUGH LANE WELLNESS FOUNDATION
Description: This program provides low-barrier grants to create or expand OUD/SUD interventions that are led, designed and operated by and within highly impacted communities. Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation was selected to provide education, engagement/outreach services, and linkages to treatment targeted at the LGBTQ+ and HIV community members in recovery.
Organization: ALLEGHENY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Allegheny County remediation program #20: COMMUNITY BASED INTERVENTIONS – SISTERS PLACE, INC.
Description: This program provides low-barrier grants to create or expand OUD/SUD interventions that are led, designed and operated by and within highly impacted communities. Sisters Place Inc. was selected to provide education, engagement/outreach services, and support services including leading support groups and social activities to reduce isolation and build community among those in recovery. Educational workshops on overdose prevention and reversal, safer drug use practices, and navigating recovery will also be provided.
Organization: ALLEGHENY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Allegheny County remediation program #21: COMMUNITY BASED INTERVENTIONS – SOJOURNER HOUSE
Description: This program provides low-barrier grants to create or expand OUD and other SUD interventions that are led, designed and operated by and within highly impacted communities. Sojourner House was selected to provide education, engagement/outreach services, and linkages to treatment including public education programs about the likely presence of fentanyl and xylazine in street drugs, staffing resource tables at numerous recovery and health-related events, and hosting peer group support sessions.
Organization: ALLEGHENY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Allegheny County remediation program #22: COMMUNITY BASED INTERVENTIONS – THREE RIVERS YOUTH
Description: This program provides low-barrier grants to create or expand OUD/SUD interventions that are led, designed and operated by and within highly impacted communities. Three Rivers Youth was selected to provide education, engagement/outreach services, and linkages to treatment including non-clinical recovery services that increase access to harm reduction services, recovery and peer support, and reentry support services at one drop-in center.
Organization: ALLEGHENY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Allegheny County remediation program #23: COMMUNITY BASED INTERVENTIONS – WOMEN’S CENTER & SHELTER
Description: This program provides low-barrier grants to create or expand OUD/SUD interventions that are led, designed and operated by and within highly impacted communities. Women’s Center and Shelter was selected to provide education, engagement/outreach services, and linkages to treatment targeted at victims and survivors of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) through trauma informed assessments and support groups to clients in emergency shelter who are experiencing co-occurring issues related to recovery and IPV.
Organization: ALLEGHENY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Allegheny County remediation program #24: ACHD Evaluation Team
Description: Consists of empirical data collection and research by Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) staff to analyze the efficacy of opioid-related initiatives including comprehensive data management to track epidemiological trend data, thereby facilitating the evaluation of progress on initiatives by opioid settlement funds. Efforts will include: 1) Using data to guide program decisions to increase access and quality of services 2) Assess utilization and quality of health services (testing/treatment, mental health counseling) provided to people who use drugs 3) Document trends in morbidity and mortality, investigate comorbidities, and barriers to care in people who use drugs and 4) Quantify improvements made through treatment programs, harm reduction, and prevention efforts
Organization: Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD)
Remediation program categories: • Data Collection/Research
Target population: • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-L. Research
Armstrong County
Armstrong County remediation program #1: Recovery Center
Description: The recovery center provides screening and education, socialization and support programs, and recreational opportunities for Armstrong County residents with substance use disorder.
Organization: Armstrong-Indiana-Clarion Drug and Alcohol Commission
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
Armstrong County remediation program #2: School Saltworks Presentations
Description: Each school building in Armstrong County will be permitted to schedule up to 2 Saltwarks Theater productions. The Saltworks Theater productions are award-winning, entertaining, and educational school assemblies which make clear the consequences of substance abuse while giving the student hope that comes from making a life-affirming choice instead of a destructive one.
Organization: Armstrong-Indiana-Clarion Drug and Alcohol Commission
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Armstrong County remediation program #3: Student Assistance Program
Description: The Student Assistance Program (SAP) Liaison screens at risk students, provides education to SAP Team members as well as school personnel, meets with concerned parents, provides referrals to treatment, coordinates support group meetings in the schools, and is involved with the school SADD and Leadership clubs.
Organization: Armstrong-Indiana-Clarion Drug and Alcohol Commission
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Armstrong County remediation program #4: EMS Intervention
Description: AICDAC will contract with local EMS agencies to provide a leave-behind kit at the scene of overdoses in Armstrong County. The leave-behind kit will contain resource information, including treatment and case management availability, naloxone kits, and testing strips, and EMS will provide naloxone training to family and friends at the scene. AICDAC operates a 24/7 warmline that provides treatment referrals and recovery support via phone. The EMS agencies will encourage the overdose victim, family, or friend to speak with one of our staff.
Organization: Armstrong-Indiana-Clarion Drug and Alcohol Commission
Remediation program categories: • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Harm Reduction – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Armstrong County remediation program #5: Children, Youth, and Family Services SUD Case Manager
Description: AICDAC will hire and train a Case Manager to be located within the Armstrong County Children, Youth and Family Services office. The Case Manager will be able to provide screening, assessment, and referral to treatment for adolescents and adults that are involved in the CYFS program.
Organization: Armstrong-Indiana-Clarion Drug and Alcohol Commission
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-E. Address the Needs of Pregnant or Parenting Women and Their Families, Including Babies with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Armstrong County remediation program #6: Women and Women with Children Recovery House
Description: The target population for this Substance Use Disorder Recovery Housing Plan is women and women with children who are struggling with a substance use disorder and are in need of a community-based clean and sober living environment. The goal of the Recovery House will be to provide safe, sober, and affordable housing that meets the needs of individuals with substance use disorders by providing a structured, affordable, and stable living environment.
Organization: ARC Manor
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
• B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Armstrong County remediation program #7: Media Campaign
Description: Media campaign to advertise services available to the opioid use disorder population and providers in the County that provide those services.
Organization: Armstrong-Indiana-Clarion Drug and Alcohol Commission
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Beaver County
Beaver County remediation program #1: Gateway Rehab Harm Reduction/Expansion
Description: As part of our first proposal round Gateway Rehab had submitted several requests for improved infrastructure of their various Beaver County Facilities. Beaver County reviewed and chose two proposals that were intended to allow for a safer treatment environment for OUD consumers within those Gateway Facilities. Without these upgrades to infrastructure, it was possible that OUD Overdoses could have occurred for consumers who were attempting to maintain sobriety within these treatment facilities.
Organization: Gateway Rehabilitation Center
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Beaver County remediation program #2: Narcan to Reverse Opioid Overdoses
Description: One of Beaver County’s inpatient providers was requesting purchase of Narcan to have in their facility and to provide to consumers who were leaving the facility (or family members) access to Reverse Opioid Overdoses. Beaver SCA purchased and will continue to purchase requested Narcan for any in county provider who wishes to provide the distribution of the drug to high risk OUD Consumers. The county also has been purchasing Narcan to distribute to additional outpatient in county providers as well as other local government offices who also desired to have Narcan on hand to supply case managers for possible contact with OUD Consumers within their job functions. This included Mental Health, Intellectual Disabilities, Early Intervention, Children and Youth Services, & Office On Aging. Recently the program was expanded upon the request of county school districts via the Beaver County Intermediate Unit. Many local High Schools now have Narcan thanks to these funds.
Organization: Beaver County SCA
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Naloxone
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Infants (those under 6 months) • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • Healthcare Personnel • Substance Use Treatment Personnel • Mental Health Treatment Personnel • Law Enforcement Personnel • First Responders/EMT • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • A-A. Naloxone or other FDA-Approved Drug to Reverse Opioid overdoses
Beaver County remediation program #3: ABC Associates Infrastructure Expansion
Description: ABC Associates provides many OP Services to Beaver County Residents, including MAT services for those at the facility. The facility was in much needed infrastructure repair. Without these repairs the facilities could have been forced to discontinue operations of the various OP & IOP Services as well as MAT Treatment Services they provide for our OUD Population.
Organization: ABC Associates
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other • Infrastructure Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Beaver County remediation program #4: ABC Associates Infrastructure & Training Expansion
Description: Provided ABC Associates funding to train staff and cover CADC Exam expenses for 15 and 10 employees, respectively. Provide DocuSign software for electronic signature capability of consumers during treatment. Additionally current allocation for a vehicle lease for MAT facility, did not happen and request of purchasing of Clinical Office Space Furniture was approved in lieu of original agreement. – UPDATE: The provider still has not drawn down or been able to draw down the balance of the funding of $11,255 as of 6/30/24. They requested an extension into the July – December 2024 year to pay for the DocuSign Software. It is possible only $5000 of these funds will be utilized. Any balance will be shifted to other providers as needed. UPDATE: As of 12/31/24 the program no longer is being funded by the settlement. It will continue operations but using all of its own earned revenues.
Organization: ABC Associates
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • Substance Use Treatment Personnel
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Beaver County remediation program #5: OUD Harm Reduction Program – Pill Pods
Description: The SCA Purchased Storage Lockable Pill pods for use within the community to prevent the accidental overdosing and usage of opioid drugs within all ages of the population.
Organization: Beaver County SCA
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Other • Safe Disposal
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Beaver County remediation program #6: DASBV Infrastructure Expansion
Description: DASBV recently returned as a provider for our county. They projected they were serving about 50% clients linked to OUD. In order to keep a vibrant network so that they could provide OP & IOP services as needed to the OUD population, we funded half of the infrastructure support needed with the Opioid Settlement Funds. The Balance was paid by our SCA Base Allocation in order to provide services to other consumers in active addiction needing support. Therefore this was how we determined why we would fund 50% of this infrastructure project. – UPDATE: it was later determined that approximately 75% of their contacted population seems to be OUD related. Therefore they used SCA base funding to provide the match for the program.
Organization: Drug and Alcohol Services of Beaver Valley, Inc.
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other • Infrastructure Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Beaver County remediation program #7: Case Management Services for Beaver County Residents
Description: Previously the SCA hired additional staff dedicated to the Beaver County Jail. As the program grew into this fiscal year, we noticed more and more SCA Case Management time was used by incarcerated OUD consumers. We also were seeing a larger portion of our county population affected by OUD and the percentage of county consumers treated by the SCA providing Case Management Services. Currently 27.75% of all case management services of the SCA were directly associated with OUD consumers both inside and outside of the county jail. The SCA continues to provide services to consumers who exit the criminal justice system. Over the past 6 months MAT was provided to in jail individuals via other funding sources. Over the past 6 months no consumers were priority populations. With a cost of $748,162.94 to provide case management to all Beaver County substance using residents, $207,615.22 is directly related to incarcerated and other county consumers with OUD
Organization: Beaver County SCA
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Adults (those aged 18+) • Substance Use Treatment Personnel
Exhibit E strategies: • A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
• A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
• B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
• B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Beaver County remediation program #8: Clear Choices Certified Recovery Specialist Program
Description: Beaver County did not have any in county Certified Recovery Peer programs active until the start of this program with Clear Choices. Clear Choices is running a successful Allegheny County program and offered to expand those services into Beaver. As part of the agreement, they have identified OUD consumers and started a program solely focused on OUD recovery consumers within Beaver County. These funds have helped to hire CRS staff, build a facility for them to be located, and built in a referral system to ensure all OUD Beaver County Consumer have access to the service. Clear Choices was identified as one of the main providers of our OUD population. They are building a program that offers Peer Services for the needs of OUD Recovery Consumers with a 24/7 emergency access for these consumers. The program, when fully executed, intends to offer up to 6 peer support staff able to work with Beaver County OUD Recovery Consumers. The program averages about 20 consumers per month.
Organization: Freedom Healthcare Services, LLC – DBA Clear Choices
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Beaver County remediation program #9: Treatment Services for Beaver County Residents – Including MAT
Description: Beaver County identifies consumers with OUD in treatment during the case management intake process. If other funding sources cannot cover the treatment or MAT, the SCA pays for the treatment or MAT using these funds. This is done to ensure no OUD consumer is turned away from treatment due to their lack of funding or the SCA’s inability to pay for these treatment services. Funding covered MAT and Detox for various consumers. This was done during a period where no SOR funding was available to the SCA. Recently the SCA contracted with another in county provider to provide Certified Recovery Supports services for any consumer, not just limited to OUD. The provider of that service will document and provide the consumers that have an OUD diagnosis and for those consumers the associated expenses are charged to the Settlement Funding. Unlike our other CRS program that is sole dedicated, this one can have multiple revenue streams.
Organization: Beaver County SCA
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other • Harm Reduction – Other • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
• A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
• A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
• B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Beaver County remediation program #10: Reset BC, LLC – Beaver County Woman’s Half-Way House
Description: Many Beaver County females coming out of the county jail and other treatment facilities needed continued OUD 3.1 services and would have been forced to transfer to another county, away from possible current employment, treatment facilities, or family during that time frame. The need was so large currently the entire facility is made up of all female OUD consumers. The facility has 15 ASAM 3.1 beds but is planning to expand to 17. The majority of the fixed assets/improvements/cost of building were already covered by the entity. However to begin operations immediately they needed program funded while they become credentialed to bill HealthChoices and the Beaver SCA. Currently they are only serving Opioid Consumers, but the long term goal is these funds will ensure an ongoing in county Woman’s Halfway House able to be self sufficient financially and help abate the OUD crisis and need of female halfway housing. As of 12/31/24 the facility had 9 OUD consumers in treatment.
Organization: Reset BC, LLC
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Harm Reduction – Other • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Bedford County
Bedford County remediation program #1: MAT for Incarcerated Individuals
Description: Bedford County Jail provides MAT treatment to incarcerated individuals and individuals who are participating in the reentry program at the jail, along with providing telehealth recovery support therapy to those individuals as well. The future plans for this MAT program would be to expand this therapy to a local counselor who would be able to continuation of care after the individual has left the facility and reenters society. Bedford County has been paying all expenses initially by general funds and then after final approval by the Trust for the program we plan to reimburse the county with Opioid Settlement Funds.
Organization: Bedford County Jail
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
• B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Bedford County remediation program #2: Propelling Individuals To Recovery
Description: The county is committed to providing a transportation vehicle that will remove barriers to individuals with a OUD to necessary treatment, appointments, mandating reporting, MAT programs, etc. This transportation will be utilized by individuals who are currently incarcerated, participating in reentry programs, or on probation/parole. This is a needed program due to no public transit being available in our rural communities.
Organization: Bedford County Jail
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other • Recovery Support • Infrastructure Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
• B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Berks County
Berks County remediation program #1: Berks County Jail Vivitrol Program
Description: A program at the Berks County Jail which administers Vivitrol to inmates at Berks County Jail with the intent of continuing the medication in the community. This program was implemented under a PCCD grant. As the grant funds were no longer available, Berks County Opioid Settlement funds are used to continue this program. This program includes the cost associated with the initiation of Vivitrol as well as the case management services to assist individuals to continue with the medication and counseling upon their return to the community.
Organization: Berks County Jail
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Berks County remediation program #2: Berks County Jail Medication Assisted Treatment Program
Description: Berks County Jail System (BCJS) medical contractors shall evaluate inmates referred for medication assisted treatment (MAT) services and, if deemed eligible, provide appropriate medication and supportive services until inmates are discharged from BCJS. The Berks County Opioid Settlement funds pays all invoices from the medical provider for MAT services.
Organization: Berks County Jail
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Berks County remediation program #3: Berks County Jail MAT Case Management
Description: Case management services at the Jail to individuals participating in Jail’s MAT program. Services include: developing an individualized service plan, orientation to the MAT program, education about the various medications, a referral for jail based drug and treatment, developing a discharge plan with each participant, assisting program participants in applying for Medical Assistance and coordinating with Jail personnel and the Department of Probation and Parole.
Organization: Treatment Access and Services Center
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Berks County remediation program #4: Treatment and Support Transportation
Description: The provision of transportation services to individuals in Berks County with OUD or co-occurring OUD and SUD and SUD/MH who are involved in treatment and/or recovery related services. Specifically targeted are those people who do not have access to other types of transportation such as bus service, sufficient rides from family or friends, or their own car. This program is funded on a fee-for-service basis and Opioid Settlement funds are only used for those individuals with and OUD or co-occurring OUD and SUD or SUD/MH disorder.
Organization: Danny’s Ride
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Berks County remediation program #5: Recovery Works
Description: A comprehensive workforce development program called Recovery Works for individuals in recovery from an Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and any co-occurring Substance Use Disorder or Mental Health (SUD/MH) conditions. Participants are enrolled in the program following a referral from various community partners who serve the defined population. The program includes case management. The development of an individualized employment plan, employment preparedness, and job search assistance and placement as well as retention support. Participants must have an Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) or any co-occurring Substance Use Disorder or Mental Health (SUD/MH) conditions
Organization: Connections Works
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Berks County remediation program #6: Residential Treatment Services for OUD
Description: Residential treatment and detoxification funding for those with an Opioid Use Disorder and any co-occurring Substance Use or Mental Health (SUD/MH) condition. This services is funded fee-for-service to various treatment providers contracted with the Berks SCA. Opioid Settlement funds are strictly used for those in the above defined population.
Organization: Council on Chemical Abuse – Berks SCA
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Berks County remediation program #7: Student Assistance Program
Description: Berks Opioid Settlement funds were used supplement the Berks SCA monies available to support services directly related to the Student Assistance Program. Funds were used specifically in the areas of assessments, program activity and collateral contract that include follow up services.
Organization: Council on Chemical Abuse – Berks SCA
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
• B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Berks County remediation program #8: Community Intervention/Recovery Support
Description: Easy Does It (EDI), Inc. a recovery center and recovery house, has partnered with Atonement Lutheran Church (ALC) to provide community-based recovery support and intervention services. EDI has a lengthy history of providing substance use disorder recovery support as well as connecting individuals with appropriate treatment and ancillary services. ALC has long been a beacon for recovery support by hosting over a dozen 12-step meetings per week. ALC also a has a recovery focused ministry, Common Ground, created to enhance recovery by providing faith-based and spiritual support. EDI provides no cost recovery support and serves as a resource to the community by offering information, referral as well as a place where someone will listen. Berks County Opioid Settlement funds help initiate this service which offered to individual or family seeking support or information regarding substance use disorders. The implementation of this endeavor required funds to help complete certain minor renovations at the ALC site in order to support this supportive service. The cost to the opioid settlement fund for both the renovations and actual recovery support/intervention services is prorated to the number of individuals with an Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and any co-occurring Substance Use Disorder or Mental Health (SUD/MH) condition.
Organization: Easy Does It, Inc.
Remediation program categories: • Family-Centered Support Programs • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Berks County remediation program #9: Connecting with Cookies and Coffee
Description: A weekly community-based education, support and referral program for individuals and families experiencing opioid and other substance use disorders. It is operated out of the Berks SCA recovery support center (RISE Center) and facilitated by a Certified Family Recovery Specialist. The goal is to share experience, strength and hope to individuals and family members, provide education regarding addiction and recovery and appropriate local resources, as well as ongoing support to families suffering from the effects of opioid and other substance use disorders. Topic include, but not limited to: Trauma Informed Care, Effects of Substances on the Brain, Recovery Pathways, Recovery and The Family, The Role of the CRFS and CRS, Co-Occurring Disorders, Stigma, and Setting Boundaries.
Organization: RISE Center – Berks SCA
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Berks County remediation program #10: FDA Approved Medications for Outpatient Treatment
Description: Using Berks County Opioid Settlement funds to expand the various FDA approved medications to address opioid use disorders to include Subutex and Vivitrol. Through this expansion, the Berks SCA now supports a more full array of MAT medications. Support for this services is funded fee-for-service to various local outpatient treatment providers contracted with the Berks SCA. Opioid Settlement funds are strictly used for those with an Opioid Use Disorder and any co-occurring Substance Use or Mental Health (SUD/MH) condition.
Organization: Council on Chemical Abuse – Berks SCA
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Berks County remediation program #11: Equine Therapy for Pregnant and Post Partum Women
Description: Establishment of an equine therapy program for pregnant and post-partum women. This project will enable pregnant/post-partum women struggling with an Opioid Use Disorder in Berks County to process and heal from past trauma through a modality that has been successful for many and who have not responded to traditional therapy. Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy encompasses a multitude of treatment interventions that address a wide-range of mental health diagnoses. Berks County Opioid Settlement funds will support curriculum development, the actual equine therapy, client transportation and childcare. Participants will be those women with an Opioid Use Disorder and any co-occurring Substance Use or Mental Health (SUD/MH) condition.
Organization: Bethany Christian Services of Central Pennsylvania
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Pregnant and Post-partum Women
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-E. Address the Needs of Pregnant or Parenting Women and Their Families, Including Babies with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Berks County remediation program #12: Peer2Peer and Family2Family
Description: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Berks County provides peer-to-peer (P2P) and family-to-family (F2F) multi-session groups for individuals and families suffering from a co-occurring OUD and mental health condition. These groups provide education as well as mutual support and shared positive impact-experience compassion and reinforcement from people who understand their situation. NAMI of Berks County has offered P2P locally in its current format since 2015 and F2F has been offered since 1998. This service is funded via fee-for-service for those individuals or family members with an Opioid Use Disorder and co-occurring Substance Use or Mental Health condition.
Organization: NAMI of Berks County
Remediation program categories: • Family-Centered Support Programs • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Berks County remediation program #13: Recovery House Support Services
Description: Berks County Opioid Settlement funds support recovery support specialist services for local licensed recovery house. Prior to these funds, this urban based recovery house had no organized/formal recovery support services for those who are at high risk for both relapse and overdose. These Opioid Settlement funded services will help the newly recovery individuals to manage and strengthen their recovery.
Organization: Goodknights Recovery House
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
Berks County remediation program #14: The Response Magazine
Description: The Response magazine, established in 2018, addresses a goal of the SOS Berks Opioid Coalition Strategic Plan: ‘To ensure that all residents of Berks County are well-informed on overdose, signs of a Substance/Opioid Use Disorder, treatment options, and recovery programs available throughout the community.’ Initially funded through a grant from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), the Response magazine publication has offered the reader timely articles on opioid and other substance issues, while addressing the stigma toward substance use and raising community awareness to available and emergent resources. Two issues of the magazine are produced each year with a circulation that reaches a broad audience including schools, churches, libraries, physicians’ and dentists’ offices, barbershops and beauty salons, social service agencies, and individual homes. An online version of the Response is available concurrently with the print edition in English and Spanish.
Organization: SOS Berks – Berks County Opioid/Overdose Coalition
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adults (those aged 18+) • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
• B-J. Leadership, Planning and Coordination
Berks County remediation program #15: Outreach Event
Description: A community outreach breakfast event provided by Berks SOS Opioid Coalition to achieve the following: inform the community of the opioid/overdose crisis, describe various past and planned efforts of Berks SOS and to invite stakeholders and other community members to participate in the coalition.
Organization: SOS Berks – Berks County Opioid/Overdose Coalition
Remediation program categories: • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Substance Use Treatment Personnel • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
• B-J. Leadership, Planning and Coordination
• B-K. Training
Berks County remediation program #16: Outreach to the Spanish Community
Description: A project deemed important by the Berks SOS Opioid/Overdose Coalition due to the large Latino population in Berks County. This included the purchase of full-page Spanish article insertions and community awareness advertising in Palo magazine, a local Spanish language publication.
Organization: SOS Berks – Berks County Opioid/Overdose Coalition
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • Other: Spanish speaking community in Berks County
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
• B-J. Leadership, Planning and Coordination
Berks County remediation program #17: Youth Leadership Council Recruitment Event
Description: The Youth Leadership Council (YLC) offers youth the opportunity to represent their peers as the youth voice for prevention in the local community. The YLC is comprised of Berks County high school youth who meet six times a year with the Berks SCA prevention specialists to offer insight into issues affecting their peers and suggest methods to assist the Berks SCA in delivering effective prevention programming to Berks County Youth. YLC members work on prevention projects and community service throughout the year, as well as awareness campaigns they can bring back to their schools. Berks Opioid Settlement funds were used to sponsor a recruiting event for local high school students.
Organization: Council on Chemical Abuse – Berks SCA
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Berks County remediation program #18: Narcan Media Campaign
Description: Multi-media campaign by the Berks SCA to notify the local community of upcoming expiration of Narcan provided by the Berks SCA as well as to inform the local community of the availability of free Narcan kits through the Berks SCA.
Organization: Council on Chemical Abuse – Berks SCA
Remediation program categories: • Harm Reduction – Naloxone
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Berks County remediation program #19: Recovery Simulation
Description: Interactive/participatory program which highlights the challenges faced by those in early recovery. The intent is to educate participants to reduce stigma and support those seeking long term recovery, which decreases the likelihood of relapse. Intended audience is criminal justice/law enforcement, policy makers, social service agencies and the general public.
Organization: SOS Berks Opioid/Overdose Coalition
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Healthcare Personnel • Substance Use Treatment Personnel • Mental Health Treatment Personnel • Law Enforcement Personnel • First Responders/EMT • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-K. Training
Berks County remediation program #20: IHeart Media Holiday Campaign
Description: The Berks SCA partnered with iHeart Media for a multimedia campaign over the 2023 holidays. This campaign was designed to raise awareness about the availability of opioid/substance use treatment and support services in Berks County even during the holidays, information regardimg the hotline as well as a link to the Berks SCA’s Get Help Now webpage. Advertisements were also run in English and Spanish on social media (Facebook and Instagram), iHeart streaming services, and local English speaking and Spanish speaking radio stations.
Organization: Council on Chemical Abuse – Berks SCA
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Berks County remediation program #21: Center of Excellence for Non-Medical Assistance
Description: Tower Health Reading Hospital has been designated as a Center of Excellence (COE) in Berks County since 2017. This successful program supports patients at Tower Health individuals with opioid use disorders in finding appropriate OUD treatment, medical care and referral and assistance in accessing necessary social services. COE’s primarily serve those enrolled in Pennsylvania’s Medical Assistance program. Berks County Opioid Settlement funds are being used to help expand this service to those not enrolled in MA.
Organization: Reading Hospital Tower Health
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Berks County remediation program #22: Contingency Management/Harm Reduction
Description: Berks Counseling Center, a local licensed outpatient substance use and mental health treatment provider will implement contingency management and harm reduction model for clients who are at high risk for overdose. This is a long-term project which will incorporate a comprehensive evidence-based training developed and supported by the National Institute of Health and the National Institute on Drug Abuse. The contingency management and harm reduction models will be fully implemented and funded via fee-for-service for OUD clients following completion of the training plan.
Organization: Berks Counseling Center
Remediation program categories: • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Harm Reduction – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
• B-K. Training
Berks County remediation program #23: The Bridge Device
Description: Opioid Settlement funds are being used to purchase Masimo Bridge Device for Berks County residents attending treatment for Opioid Use Disorder at White Deer Run of Allenwood. This FDA Authorized medical device accomplishes two critical functions in helping those with an OUD: increases the chance for successful completion of withdrawal from opioids for those seeking complete abstinence; and enhances the opportunity for successful transition from illicit opioid use to a prescribed and medically managed Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program.
Organization: White Deer Run of Allenwood
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Berks County remediation program #24: Medical Fellowship Program
Description: Provide support for specific expenses related to Medical Fellow program at Caron offered in conjunction with Tower Health. Opioid Settlement funds are used to offset the cost of certain expenses related to materials, subscriptions, licensure and medical specialty membership.
Organization: Caron Treatment Centers
Remediation program categories: • Infrastructure Support
Target population: • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Healthcare Personnel
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Berks County remediation program #25: Project Peace
Description: Project PEACE Youth Coalition will provide structured mentoring and leadership opportunities for youth in the Reading School District Middle Schools and High Schools. The goal is to develop effective population level-change by engaging youth to increase awareness of the dangers of substance use, decrease the stigma related to substance use, decrease drug use within the community and reduce the likelihood of overdose. Youth will partner with existing coalitions & community resources to achieve the desired outcomes. This program had been operating for ten years under a federal grant which expired in September 2023. The Berks County Opioid Settlement funds are being used to continue this program.
Organization: Community Prevention Partnership
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Berks County remediation program #26: Drug Court Recovery House Renovations
Description: Berks County successful recovery house strictly for Drug Treatment Court and DUI Court participants is sorely in need of renovation. Opioid Settlement funds, along with other monies, were used to make necessary renovations. The proportion of OS funds used does not exceed the proportion of clients/bed days for those residents with an opioid use disorder as well as those residents who are opioid overdose survivors. The YMCA of Reading and Berks County has on their own raised the majority of the funds needed for the renovation.
Organization: YMCA of Reading and Berks County
Remediation program categories: • Infrastructure Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Berks County remediation program #27: Adolescent Substance Use/Mental Health Conference
Description: One day conference for youth and service providers focusing opioid and other substance use, overdose as well resiliency, trauma, mindfulness. The Opioid Settlement funds will be provided on a fee-for-service basis to offset the cost of the youth attending the conference.
Organization: Amos Lemon Burkhart Foundation
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Berks County remediation program #28: Kids of Promise
Description: The project targets both school-aged youth (5-19) who have been impacted by a loved one’s opioid/substance use disorder as well as the child-serving professionals who support them. Both the psycho-educational programming for youth and the professional development programs will be offered at various locations within Berks County.
Organization: Caron Treatment Centers
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Berks County remediation program #29: Student Athlete Intervention
Description: The project approach incorporates targeted education focused on the increased risk studentathletes face related to substance use, including information on the neurochemistry of the brain of student-athletes, as well as concerns regarding injury and opiate use.
Organization: Caron Treatment Services
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Berks County remediation program #30: Creating Lasting Family Connections
Description: Evidence based Prevention program designed to strengthen families and prevent substance use. The program engages both parents and their children.
Organization: Creating Lasting Family Connections
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Family-Centered Support Programs
Target population: • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Berks County remediation program #31: Specialty Court Recovery Housing
Description: Specialty Court Recovery Housing Program is the DDAP licensed recovery housing component of the Berks County Treatment Court programs. Referrals to this program are generated by the Berks County Court of Common Pleas Specialty Court Team. Aside from housing, the program provides level of care assessments, intensive case management and Recovery Support Specialist services. The amount of opioid settlement funds used to support this project is a prorated based on the number of residents with an Opioid Use Disorder or an Opioid Use Disorder with a co-occurring substance use and/or mental health disorder (typically 40% to 50% of the population). This was identified as a future plan in the March 2024 report to the Trust as the Drug Court Case Management Program.
Organization: Treatment Access and Services Center
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Blair County
Blair County remediation program #1: SAP Evidence-Based Curriculum
Description: The purpose of the project is to enhance trauma-informed services through collaboration, coordination, and training with community, school, and behavioral health providers in Blair County. This project will work to accomplish three overarching aims in the county: 1) convening and facilitating a county-wide workgroup to refine a trauma-informed vision and strategic plan; 2) developing health, education, and criminal justice partners into trauma-sensitive professionals through tailored trainings; and 3) implementing a core set of trauma-informed behavioral health services and supports for children and their caregivers. These are treatment based training approaches.
Organization: Blair County Drug & Alcohol Program, Inc
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Blair County remediation program #3: County Medical Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program
Description: Our program includes vivitrol, methadone, and suboxene. We are currently continuing individuals that are committed to our care that our involved in the use of the above named MAT’s. We will also be adding group sessions, case management, and after care referrals.
Organization: County of Blair
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
Blair County remediation program #4: Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT)
Description: The Community Reinforcement and Family Training program is compassionate, non-confrontational evidence-based intervention that helps family/friends develop effective strategies for helping their loved one to move towards treatment. This workshop for families/friends includes 12 sessions that teaches the family/friends new skills in rapport building, positive reinforcement, problem solving and motivation techniques. The goals of the workshop are to help families move their loved one toward treatment; help reduce the loved one’s alcohol/drug use; and improve the lives of the concerned family member/friend.
Organization: Blair County Drug & Alcohol Program, Inc
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Blair County remediation program #6: 2024 SAP Networking Day
Description: SAP (Student Assistance Program) Networking Day is an annual event planned by Blair County SAP coordination team and organized by the Blair County Mental Health office which brings together all of the county’s SAP Professionals for a day of networking and education about current trends and issues in our county. Act 211 of 1990 requires PA school districts to establish and maintain a K-12 program to provide appropriate counseling and support services to students who experience problems related to the use of drugs, alcohol, and dangerous controlled substances. The Student Assistance Program (K-12) fulfills this requirement. Over 100 SAP team members including school staff from all county school districts, mental health, and SUD professionals were in attendance. The programs presented included education on the availability/dangers of opioid containing counterfeit pills including a presentation of the DEA’s One Pill Can Kill Campaign and the connection between trauma and OUD disorders.
Organization: Blair County Department of Social Services
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18) • Substance Use Treatment Personnel • Mental Health Treatment Personnel • Other: School personnel
Exhibit E strategies: • B-K. Training
Bradford County
Bradford County remediation program #1: Additional Prevention Specialist Employee
Description: This additional Prevention Specialist position’s wages and benefits are 100% funded with Opioid Settlement Funds.
Organization: Bradford/Sullivan SCA
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Bradford County remediation program #2: Additional Case Management Employee
Description: This additional Case Management position’s wages and benefits are 100% funded with Opioid Settlement Funds.
Organization: Bradford/Sullivan SCA
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
• B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Bucks County
Bucks County remediation program #1: Treatment Expansion
Description: Establish a pool of funding to ensure that residents have access to the most appropriate length of all methods of treatment. This initiative is for individuals who are not eligible for other funding through the Single County Authority (SCA) to allow them access or to remain and complete treatment. Modalities include assessment, inpatient, outpatient, and MAT. These funds may also be used to reduce financial barriers to treatment, and may help individuals with high co-pays and deductibles, or financial constraints. We recognize that when an individual is ready for treatment, our system should respond rapidly and ensure all options are made available. It is recognized that one reason for OUD recurrence is early discharge from treatment and this project aims to meet individuals where they are, and provide individualized care with the right treatment and the right length of stay.
Organization: Bucks County Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
• B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Bucks County remediation program #2: Expanding Recovery Housing
Description: Support Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) licensed recovery houses and houses that are working toward licensure to provide additional supports to individuals with OUD. Expenses are related to necessary repairs to continue licensure or receiving li licensing, additional supports for residents including rent expenses, and supports to open additional licensed homes which can include furnishings and repairs to meet DDAP requirements. Current funds expended have been spent on supporting Second Chance Sober Living open an additional house. Second Chance Sober Living is a DDAP licensed facility that accepts MAT at the house. Their first house can house 11 men and the second home can house up to 8 men with OUD.
Organization: Bucks County Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc.
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
• B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Bucks County remediation program #3: Warm Handoff for Individuals Surviving Overdose
Description: Ensure that each Bucks County Hospital has coverage to meet with residents with substance use disorders, including those who have survived an opioid overdose. The goal is to provide immediate access to treatment services.
Organization: Bucks County Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc.
Remediation program categories: • Harm Reduction – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids
Exhibit E strategies: • A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
Bucks County remediation program #4: Outreach and Mobile Engagement Services (MES)
Description: Contract with MES provider to expand to another full-time MES worker to engage residents in services.
Organization: Bucks County Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc.
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
Bucks County remediation program #5: Narcan Purchase and Distribution
Description: Purchase and disseminate Narcan kits, the rescue medication for Opioid overdose, to residents. Providing Narcan kits beyond what is received from the state. Kits include Narcan Nasal Spray, Mouth Shields, Zipped Canvas Bag, Overdose Resource Guides, Household Overdose Prevention Magnets. Funding also allows for some training for providers and stakeholders.
Organization: Bucks County Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc.
Remediation program categories: • Harm Reduction – Naloxone
Target population: • Substance Use Treatment Personnel • First Responders/EMT • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • A-A. Naloxone or other FDA-Approved Drug to Reverse Opioid overdoses
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Bucks County remediation program #7: Media Campaigns
Description: Ensure residents are aware of available resources, are educated on drug trends (such as Fentanyl), medication/syringe returns, diversionary programs, treatment availability.
Organization: Bucks County Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc.
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Other • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Adolescents (those under 18) • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
• B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Bucks County remediation program #8: Website with Family Resources
Description: Edit current BCDAC, Inc. website to include improved and updated Family Resources. This project has been completed https://www.bcdac.org/
Organization: Bucks County Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc.
Remediation program categories: • Harm Reduction – Other
Target population: • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Bucks County remediation program #9: Drug Test Strip Distrubution and Materials
Description: Purchase Drug Test Strips and dissemination and training among the community to reduce opioid death. Current kits include drug testing strips (DTS)/materials, plastic caps, DTS Resource Guides.
Organization: Bucks County Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc.
Remediation program categories: • Harm Reduction – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids
Exhibit E strategies: • A-H. Expanding Syringe Service Programs
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Bucks County remediation program #10: Project Evaluation, Fiscal Management, Data Dashboard, Reporting, Administrative Costs
Description: Salary and Fringe costs for Opioid Settlement Program Manager which will be paid partially through OSF and partially through interest accrued, partnered with university level project evaluator PHMC (Public Health Management Corporation) and reporting functions for the opioid settlement funds, as well as administrative cost for The Bucks County Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc. (BCDAC) who helps oversee programs. Funds expended during this period include the following breakdown- PHMC (Evaluator) – $92,065.72, Program Manager salary and fringe (County) – $73,884.94, Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc Admin – $173,402.61
Organization: County of Bucks Human Services
Remediation program categories: • Data Collection/Research • Infrastructure Support
Target population: • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-J. Leadership, Planning and Coordination
Bucks County remediation program #11: Jail Medication Assisted Treatment
Description: Provide payment for Medication Assisted Treatment Sublocade for inmates with opiate use disorders, at the Department of Corrections.
Organization: County of Bucks Human Services
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Target population: • Justice-involved Individuals
Exhibit E strategies: • A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
• B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Bucks County remediation program #12: Co-Responder Program
Description: Establish team of Co-Responders to partner with police department to meet social service needs of residents who engage with law enforcement. This Project has expanded into 24 police departments between Lower Bucks, Upper Bucks, and most recently Central Bucks.
Organization: County of Bucks Human Services
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Justice-involved Individuals
Exhibit E strategies: • A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
Bucks County remediation program #14: Women’s and Children’s Housing Services
Description: The Pathways to Housing programs provide short-term (up to 90 days) housing for single moms with children facing a housing crisis such as homelessness, or potential placement of children in the foster care system due to unstable housing. Families in the Pathways programs receive intensive case management with a focus on acquiring the skills and resources necessary to obtain secure and permanent housing within the 90 days, including how to increase income and identify safe housing solutions. Self-sufficiency is a focus of this program in which a self-sufficiency test is conducted periodically on individuals enrolled. Referrals to this program ONLY come from Bucks County Children & Youth. There are currently two homes dedicated to this program. The second home opened, is being paid for 100% by opioid settlement funds and only houses families who have been impacted by OUD. The first house serves the other individuals who may not have been impacted by OUD and does not use OSF funding.
Organization: County of Bucks Human Services
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Infants (those under 6 months) • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-C. Pregnant & Postpartum Women
Bucks County remediation program #15: Transportation for D&A Services
Description: Ride agents will be identified in each treatment/recovery support organization, and Danny’s Ride will ensure payment to rideshare groups such as LYFT and Uber. Up to 10 round trips or 20 single rides per individuals, and transportation will be provided for all levels of drug/alcohol treatment and other areas of recovery supports including legal and judicial meetings, recovery support meetings, housing, drug testing, housing, volunteering opportunities, and community activities.
Organization: Bucks County Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc.
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Bucks County remediation program #16: Alternative Activites
Description: Provide non traditional support to youth with families where substance use is prevalent, including but not limited to summer camps, adventure experiences, recreational activities, all with substance use and supportive theme.
Organization: Bucks County Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc.
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Bucks County remediation program #17: 24/7 Crisis Stabilization Unit
Description: Bright Path Center documents have previously been submitted and approved. Construction has began on the Bright Path Center and expected to stay within the current budget. Pending updates on the licenses for center for the levels of care that will be provided to clients while under care in the Center and will continue to provide any significant updates as the project progresses.
Organization: County of Bucks Human Services
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
Bucks County remediation program #18: Community Based Mini-Grants – ARC Caring for the Caregiver
Description: Improving quality of life for those who care for someone with substance use disorder. Support advocates to train caregivers on self-care and connect them to additional services. Budget includes training, training course creation and portal development, and software design.
Organization: ARC Caring for the Caregiver
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Family members of those who use opioids
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Bucks County remediation program #19: Community Based Mini-Grants – Be a Part of the Conversation
Description: Five Community-Based programs whose goal is to destigmatize addiction by; raising awareness about substance use among the general public; helping educators and parents to delay youth substance use, and; supporting all pathways to recovery. Includes expenses for 2 in person events and 3 virtual. Events usually include varying populations with professionals and individuals in recovery.
Organization: Be a Part of the Conversation
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Bucks County remediation program #20: Community Based Mini-Grants – Conquering Life Prison and Recovery Ministries, Inc. (CLPRM)
Description: Funds to support meetings, events, groups, materials, etc. CLPRM is dedicated to helping those that are incarcerated or sttuggling with OUD by providing the necessary tools and resources needed for recovery and to live a productive lifestyle. Reached thousands of men and women in Bucks County, the Greater Philadelphia region and around the country. Target demographics are those in recovery, men and women incarcerated or coming out of incarceration and families that need support for their loved ones.
Organization: Conquering Life Prison and Recovery Ministries, Inc. (CLPRM)
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Bucks County remediation program #21: Community Based Mini-Grants – David’s New Day
Description: Closing the gap by reducing barriers to social determinants and ensure short term stable housing including recovery house funding, necessary legal documents. These costs include first two weeks rent at a recovery house, costs associated with finding employment (transportation, clothing, etc) and other smaller costs (basic toiletries and necessities, photo ID, etc).
Organization: David’s New Day
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Bucks County remediation program #22: Community Based Mini-Grants – Doylestown Health
Description: Four prescriber education events including presentations and information sharing during dinner for key Bucks County physicians working with people with OUand SUDO, this has been a challenging population to educate and this hospital system has devised an innovative delivery of information that will move physicians toward Medication for Opioid Use Disorder prescribing. Expected to invite Emergency Departments and hospital based internal medicine trained physicians (“hospitalists”), from Doylestown Health and Grand View Hospital, which is estimated to be approximately 45 people. We would also includeCARES/CRS providers of Bucks County hospitals in this effort. Budget includes 4k for speakers, 8k for event locations, 1k for speaker fee, and 12k for stipend for key stakeholders.
Organization: Doylestown Health
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Healthcare Personnel
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Bucks County remediation program #23: Community Based Mini-Grants – Family Service Association of Bucks County
Description: Weekly harm reducation education classes, marketing, and harm reduction kits. kits include resource guides, narcan, safer sex supplies, lock boxes, and fentanyl and xylazine drug test strips. Discussed BCDAC will provide the lock boxes, narcan, and fentanyl test strips for the harm reduction kits. Please note that naran, lock boxes, and drug testing strips are not being utilized in this grant since the drug and alcohol commission supplies these to providers for no cost.
Organization: Family Service Association of Bucks County
Remediation program categories: • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Harm Reduction – Other
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Substance Use Treatment Personnel
Exhibit E strategies: • B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Bucks County remediation program #24: Community Based Mini-Grants – Gaudenzia, Inc.
Description: Lower Bucks SMART Family & Friend is a program that will offer weekly group sessions utilizing the SMART Recovery Family & Friends curriculum to support adult family members, friends, and significant others with a loved one receiving treatment at any level of care at Gaudenzia’s Lower Bucks SUD treatment program, as well as those referred through the agency’s partnership with Bucks County Connect: Assess. Refer: Engage. Support (CARES). The overarching goals for this project are to strengthen support in the community for families and significant others impacted by a loved one’s substance use disorder (SUD) and to improve the family health and relationship dynamics of Bucks County residents with SUD and co-occuring and their loved ones.
Organization: Gaudenzia, Inc.
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Family members of those who use opioids
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Bucks County remediation program #25: Community Based Mini-Grants – Ingeniis Coaching
Description: The proposed program aids individuals committed to sobriety to develop career search skills based on their passion, skills and experience, as well as life circumstances. The target audience for this service are individuals attending NA meetings, as these individuals meet the criteria of sobriety needed to pursue a job.
Organization: Ingeniis Coaching
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Bucks County remediation program #26: Community Based Mini-Grants – No Longer Bound
Description: Too Good for Drugs is an evidence based prevention program and will seek to reduce OUD risk with the Social Expansion Kits for the middle school students in Bristol Township Schools. Classroom based facilitation will occur during the school day at Benjamin Franklin Middle School and/or Neil Armstrong Middle School. This 15-week curriculum will equip or youth with alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs (ATOD) awareness skills as well as reduce risk factors and enhance protective factors related to alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs (ATO) use. This interactive activity-based program also promotes character development skills, promote healthy development, and academic success. Too Good for Drugs empowers young people to meet the challenges of middle school while working to build confidence and resistance to substance abuse. Expanding to middle schools.
Organization: No Longer Bound
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Bucks County remediation program #27: Community Based Mini-Grants – St. Luke’s Penn Foundation
Description: Public Awareness campaign, prevention, SUD and OUD, stigma, etc.
Organization: St. Luke’s Penn Foundation
Remediation program categories: • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Bucks County remediation program #28: Community Based Mini-Grants – Sweatshirt of Hope
Description: Expenses related to Sweatshirt of Hope event that occurs at the recovery walk. Faith based organization and event to ensure equity in OUD prevention and community mobilization.
Organization: Sweatshirt of Hope
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Bucks County remediation program #29: Community Based Mini-Grants – Sync Recovery Community
Description: Peer support services and sober activities through action-based peer support (ABPS) recovery. includes opportunities for social connection, health and wellness, spiritual principles and service opportunities. Services are designed for those in recovery from OUD and connected with treatment and recovery supports. Services are particularly important for people in the dangerous gap between treatment or the justice system and sustained recovery. In 2024, Sync Recovery served 1,132 Bucks County unique individuals and monthly events had an average of 25% new participants and 75% were returning.
Organization: Sync Recovery Community
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Bucks County remediation program #30: Community Based Mini-Grants – Walk It Out Recovery Services, LLC
Description: Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) coaching, mentoring, and family supports for youth, young adults, and older adults. Focus is on Spanish speaking population. The focus is to reduce the risk of OUD reoccurence.
Organization: Walk It Out Recovery Services, LLC
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Bucks County remediation program #31: Community Based Mini-Grants – Special Equestrians
Description: Non-riding Equine Therapy for teens involved with the Bucks County Youth Center Residential Services Unit for at risk youth who have experienced OUD/SUD in their homes or themselves and are also involved in youth justice system and a Summer Camp program for at risk youth who have been impacted by OUD referred to the camp by Bucks County Children and Youth.
Organization: Special Equestrians
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Bucks County remediation program #32: Community Based Mini-Grants – Hidden, High, & Hammered
Description: Education and prevention efforts to educate school staff, parents, and social service providers who serve teens on indicators of poor lifestyle choices in efforts to intervene before a crisis occurs. Focus on at risk youth and school partnership, being replicated in Bucks due to success in other PA counties, focus on SUD prevention.
Organization: Bucks County Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc.
Remediation program categories: • Harm Reduction – Other
Target population: • Other: Educators, Parents, and Social Service staff who encounter Youth.
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Bucks County remediation program #33: Community Based Mini-Grants – Caron Treatment Centers
Description: Engage student athletes in prevention programs through 5 different program services being offered to schools who participate in Bucks County. Program is being offered in light of data showing youth involved in sports who are also using prescription medications, in an effort to reduce OUD risk. 1. Peak Performance: a 45-min session delivered to individual teams or as an assembly 2. SUD Prevention Micro-sessions: 30-min sessions that cover various substance use and their risks 3.Wellness Micro-sessions: 30-min sessions that include topics of sleep, team building, communication, and stress management 4. Leadership Academy: 3-4-hr workshop for student-athlete leaders containing multiple sessions focusing on leaderships skills and promoting health decisions to establish a positive team culture 5. Coaches and/or Parent Sessions: a 45-min presentation focusing on how substances affect youth athletic performance, signs of use, and effective strategies to address concerns.
Organization: Bucks County Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc.
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Bucks County remediation program #34: Community Based Mini-Grants – Neshaminy School District PASS Program
Description: 4 week Summer Program for middle schoolers to help improve and develop social, emotional, physical, and intellectual skills as part of a prevention program. The Program offers a combination of academic, career, and recreational activities. Participation of youth in the program comes from the school social workers in helping identify children that are considered high risk and low income. High risk indicators of students are as follows: A combination of social and emotional issues, negative school behaviors, truancy, SUD/OUD in the family, and low income households.
Organization: Bucks County Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc.
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Bucks County remediation program #35: Community Based Mini-Grants – Maura Farrell
Description: Therapeutic services inclusive of equine therapy, individual and groups. Partnering with St Luke’s Penn Foundation. Intended for individuals who are enrolled at inpatient treatment for OUD to provide additional therapeutic programs to further support individuals in their recovery journey. Individuals who will be selected for this service will be inpatient clients with OUD with multiple previous treatment attempts.
Organization: Bucks County Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc.
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Bucks County remediation program #36: Community Based Mini-Grants – Bensalem Police Department PAL Program
Description: The Bensalem Police Activity League is a free youth crime prevention program created to provide recreational activities which provide opportunities for youth who may not ordinarily be given the chance to participate. PAL is a prevention program for at-risk youth and the project seeks to equitably provide opportunities tor reduce risk factors.
Organization: Bucks County Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc.
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Bucks County remediation program #37: Public Defender Social Service Advocate
Description: Funding for one Social Service Advocate role embedded within the Public Defender’s office. Having a dedicated employee embedded in the Public Defender’s office is used as part of the holistic defense model, which focuses on addressing clients’ needs in addition to their criminal defense. The focus of the employee is to connect clients with services at the front-end of them becoming forensically involved. This includes developing individualized referrals based on the clients’ needs to address their underlying needs and challenges. Connecting individuals to services early in their cases, allows them to access services earlier and achieve better outcomes of their charges, including recommendations to specialty courts and helps connect individuals with OUD to assessments and treatment options in addition to helping them with other basic needs for successful recovery.
Organization: County of Bucks Human Services
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Justice-involved Individuals
Exhibit E strategies: • B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Bucks County remediation program #38: Bucks County Emergency Shelter
Description: Provide shelter residents supports with seeking and engaging in treatment through a CPS/CRS, transportation expenses to assist with getting residents to and from counseling treatment and appointments, offering professional medical and/or counseling services at the shelter to more fully address substance use education and health related issues, and related administrative expenses. Providing additional transportation services so residents can engage in services and are able to focus increased attention on employment, housing, health care and more. Transportation to mental health and physical health appointments, to support groups, and for MAT will be offered. Transportation to seek housing, apply for employment, for child day care, to training and to education will be offered. This addresses their health care needs and their social determinants of health, we will promote recovery and reduce the likelihood of return to homelessness.
Organization: County of Bucks Human Services
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Bucks County remediation program #39: Peer Support and Case Management
Description: Recognizing that people with lived experience have significant impact, this project will expand Certified Peer Support and Case Management services offered to residents with substance use disorders. The primary focus of Case Management is to increase client retention in – and completion of – treatment in order to move towards recovery and self-sufficiency. This service is confidential and participation is voluntary, thus ensuring the case management process is client centered and client-driven.
Organization: Bucks County Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc.
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
Bucks County remediation program #40: Prevention Programs
Description: AIM (Accept. Identify. Move) Program in Palisades School District, an evidence informed school program. Center for Effective Schools (CES) to deliver training and other implementation support and based on concepts that are evidence-based: Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Applied Behavior Analysis. Together the approach seeks to improve the lives of children with or without disabilities who struggle with social and emotional challenges who are considered high risk of OUD/SUD who are identified by data collected through the school district staff. Lock Boxes and related materials to provide to parents/caregivers to prevent youth from accessing medications. Bensalem Police Department Behind Closed Doors Rental for community event. https://bucks.crimewatchpa.com/bensalempd/15488/post/behind-closed-doors-realistic-creation-typical-teenager%E2%80%99s-bedroom Budget Breakdown: CES Program – $17,925 Lock Box – $7,487.56 Behind Closed Doors – $1,500
Organization: Bucks County Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc.
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Bucks County remediation program #41: Coroner Rapid Tox Program
Description: Purchase Randox Machine and other related materials for Rapid Tox program for all suspected drug related deaths and other cases as deemed appropriate to determine the cause and manner of death. The ability to perform expedited toxicology in 31 minutes at the Coroner’s discretion will allow for more accurate and timely tracking of deaths and drug trends in Bucks County, providing a higher quality of service for its citizens. This service will help determine the drug or medication use as the main cause of death, but also for the detection of drug use in other non-suspected drug deaths where it may ultimately be determined to be a contributing factor. Expanded toxicology allows for a more complete and accurate determination in a way that previous basic toxicology testing did not allow for. The Randox Machine can test for all substances with the proper test strips. Purchases include Randox Machine, test cassettes, refrigerator, and 4 IPads.
Organization: Bucks County Coroner’s Office
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids
Exhibit E strategies: • B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Bucks County remediation program #42: Criminal Justice Drug/Alcohol Assessment Project
Description: Partnership with the Courts and Sherriff to launch at the Justice Center Assessment/Case Management diversionary service to offer on-line scheduling and a same day assessment can be performed in the Justice Center.
Organization: Bucks County Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc.
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Justice-involved Individuals
Exhibit E strategies: • B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Bucks County remediation program #43: Community Based Mini-Grants – Bristol Township School District Tiger Twins
Description: Project will pair Truman (High School) student mentors with Armstrong (Middle School) student mentees. Both Truman and Armstrong students will be paired based on qualitative data (personality, strengths, internalizing/externalizing needs) from school social workers and counselors to ensure best possible match. Truman students will be “referred” to this program based on observed leadership qualities/potential and STUDENT RISK SCREENING SCALE (SRSS) data. Middle School students will be referred based on risk factors that identify them for substance use disorder, such as a combination exposure to substances, family members with SUD/OUD, poor school attendance/performance, vaping, family discord/issues, MH concerns, etc. This program will provide students with a community building opportunity, enhance feelings of school connectedness and buy-in, and teach students leadership skills necessary for future success.
Organization: Bucks County Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc.
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Bucks County remediation program #44: Community Based Mini-Grants – Bristol Township School District After School
Description: Support partial funding of some Truman High School afterschool activities who help serve a highly at-risk population by giving them pro-social activities with peers and caring educational professionals, but do not receive extracurricular activity support from the district like our athletic, academic, yearbook, and performing arts based clubs. It is well established that access to a variety of extracurricular activities can positively impact adolescent MH/SUD risk, and that these activities are historically less accessible to youth from low Social Economic Status backgrounds (such as ours) than in other populations (Socioeconomic disparities in adolescent substance use: Role of enjoyable alternative SUD-free activities, 2017). proportional to OSF funds, students identified in the clubs by the following risk factors: directly affected by SUD/OUD, poverty, homelessness, or have previously experienced trauma related to these factors. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6601618/
Organization: Bucks County Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc.
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Bucks County remediation program #45: Community Based Mini-Grant – Maternity Care Coalition
Description: Supporting the Maternity Care Coalition MOMobile Rapid Engagement program marketing efforts to reach more high-risk pregnant and post-partum women and their families who are impacted by SUD/OUD in Bucks County.
Organization: Bucks County Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc.
Remediation program categories: • Family-Centered Support Programs
Target population: • Pregnant and Post-partum Women
Exhibit E strategies: • B-E. Address the Needs of Pregnant or Parenting Women and Their Families, Including Babies with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Bucks County remediation program #46: Community Based Mini-Grant – Bucks County Community College
Description: The Bucks County Community College – Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP), is dedicated to supporting students aged 17 and older, including both traditional and non-traditional students. This diverse group comprises individuals in recovery from SUD/OUD, those currently struggling with SUD/OUD, and students impacted by the SUD/OUD of friends or loved ones. The program aims to create a safe, sober, and stigma-free environment that addresses the unique challenges faced by those struggling with or recovering from SUD/OUD. CRP offers a comprehensive array of activities designed to support students, provides weekly drop-in peer support group meetings and one-on-one sessions to help students navigate their recovery journey. Meetings are available in-person and virtually and offer a confidential space to connect with peers and CRP staff. CRP hosts monthly SOBER Events, harm reduction trainings and supplies such as Narcan and drug testing strips, and plans to host its first Annual Resource Fair.
Organization: Bucks County Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc.
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Bucks County remediation program #48: Community Based Mini-Grant – Pyramid Healthcare
Description: The Excellence and Greater Learning Experience (EAGLE) Program will address a specific population of clients that are high risk for relapse of OUD. There is a high correlation between overdosing and treatment recidivism rates. As recidivism rates continue to trend high in SUD treatment, this program has been designed for clients who have had multiple treatment episodes and will provide further interventions that continue to be missing. The goal of the EAGLE Program is to incorporate the use of animals and agriculture while in treatment in order to enhance the treatment experience and will provide a greater learning experience for clients who left treatment prematurely from traditional programs. The schedule coincides with ASAM alignment. Activities included in the program: animal assisted therapy, gardening, enhanced relapse prevention programming, life skills development opportunities, enhanced coping skill development, community involvement and additional experiential therapy
Organization: Bucks County Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc.
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Bucks County remediation program #49: Bucks County Grand Family Resources
Description: BC Grand Families Support Group is a group to benefit grand families and kinship families raising loved ones children due to incarceration, SUD/OUD, or death of a parent as a result of their OUD/SUD. Groups are run by grandparent/professionals (peer support group) and intended to build support, discuss topics related to challenges, celebrate success, broaden knowledge, educate others through lived experience and resources are provided to attendees. Speakers from other organizations are often brought in to provide education and offer supports when eligible. According to the most recent U.S Census Bureau, there are 7 million grandparents in the US living with their grandchildren, 2 million in PA, and 12,000 in Bucks County, 26% being the primary caregivers.
Organization: Bucks County Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc.
Remediation program categories: • Family-Centered Support Programs
Target population: • Family members of those who use opioids
Exhibit E strategies: • B-E. Address the Needs of Pregnant or Parenting Women and Their Families, Including Babies with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Butler County
Butler County remediation program #1: Prison MAT
Description: These funds are used to pay for a portion of the cost of providing MAT to individuals while in the Butler Prison.
Organization: Butler County Prison
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Target population: • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
• A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
Butler County remediation program #2: Courage to Change Journaling Program
Description: Courage for Change is an evidence-based classroom training provided to people with substance use disorders who are involved with the criminal justice system. This is a cognitive-behavioral interactive journaling system that guides participants to develop a record of their commitments and progress throughout probation and a roadmap to success in their efforts to make positive behavior change. Referrals are made by the Adult Probation Department. This is the link for the website that provides more details: https://shop.changecompanies.net/collections/the-courage-to-change
Organization: Glade Run Lutheran Services
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Butler County remediation program #3: Hope Is Dope Community Outreach
Description: The Hope is Dope community education program aims to explain how popular substances of abuse can lead to addiction by altering brain chemistry. The program then outlines a path to recovery based on neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to ‘rewire’ and heal itself, through activities, habits, and beliefs that positively impact the same brain chemistry altered by substance use. The program is offered in 6-hour sessions for those suffering from opioid use disorder or mental health issues, through community and professional education, and the program is adaptable for targeted training programs.
Organization: Butler County Community College
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Recovery Support • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Substance Use Treatment Personnel • Mental Health Treatment Personnel
Exhibit E strategies: • B-K. Training
Butler County remediation program #4: Recover Empower Institute MAT Support Group
Description: The Recover Empower Institute provides an MAT support group that is open to all individuals within the community who are looking for additional support as they continue on the path of recovery. The weekly support groups, along with one-on-one recovery life coaching, provides individuals with tools and actionable steps they can apply in their personal lives as well as within the community. The group embraces a holistic approach to overall growth and healing and integrates emotional intelligence, leveraging the power of shared experiences to create a supportive community.
Organization: Recover Empower Institute
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Butler County remediation program #5: Housing Coordinator
Description: The Housing Coordinator supports people with OUD who are being served in Interim Housing units that are currently available through Center for Community Resources (primarily funded through alternative sources). The Interim Housing Program provides voluntary, short-term, temporary housing for those in a homeless situation while the Interim Housing Coordinator provides connections to community services and resources in an effort to obtain a more permanent housing situation.
Organization: Center for Community Resources
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Butler County remediation program #6: Reintegration Apartment
Description: The Reintegration Apartment will be used as temporary housing for people leaving the Butler County Prison who were involved with the Reintegration Program while incarcerated and who are in recovery from OUD or SUD/MH. The Reintegration Apartment is designed for people to stay for up to 4 months while securing an income, permanent housing and other necessary connections in order to successfully reintegrate into the community after incarceration.
Organization: Center for Community Resources
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Butler County remediation program #7: Recovery Center
Description: The Recovery Center is set to officially open in May 2024 and is critical to meeting the needs of individuals in our communities seeking to retain a healthy, recovery-based lifestyle. It will be a safe, drug free/sober place for individuals to come together to build the therapeutic social aspects of a healthy recovery. The Recovery Center will provide a sober social and recreational environment to assist individuals in building the skills and confidence they need to ensure their recovery remains an integral part of their lives. Recovery Center staff will serve as role models for positive recovery behavior, demonstrate the principles of enjoyment and leisure in recovery, and provide healthy guidance and direction for the recovery center members.
Organization: Nonprofit Development Corporation
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Butler County remediation program #8: MX908 with LETI Program
Description: The MX908 is a device that will be used to keep law enforcement/prison staff safe during drug arrests. Often, our law enforcement/prison staff lives are at risk when opening undisclosed drugs. Once it is confirmed what kind of drug it is the person had, then law enforcement can properly create a plan to expedite the process for the individual. This is where LETI comes into play. Law enforcement can inform the District Attorney of the person with OUD/SUD and charges, at which point the person can possibly be connected with an inpatient rehabilitation center, or specialty treatment court. This process can be much swifter with the diagnosis of the drug from the MX908, then move quickly with law enforcement to the DA, which will result in the individual being connected to treatment much faster.
Organization: Butler County Prison
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Justice-involved Individuals
Exhibit E strategies: • B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Butler County remediation program #9: EMS Incentive
Description: Incentive payments are made to partnering Emergency Management Services organizations that respond to a potential overdose and provide information about D&A treatment and other resources during the response and support a warm handoff to treatment.
Organization: Butler County Drug and Alcohol Program
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids
Exhibit E strategies: • B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
Cambria County
Cambria County remediation program #1: Cambria County RISE Project
Description: The Cambria County RISE Project provides student access to school-embedded clinical mental health professionals in all Cambria County high schools. The clinical mental health professional may provide screening, counseling, and ongoing support and/or necessary linkages to students to address a myriad of concerns that, when left unaddressed, may lead to the student’s misuse of opioids or another substance. The placement and ongoing availability of the clinical mental health professional in the school site eliminates logistical impediments and insurance-related barriers that may preclude some students from initiating or accessing similar services in another setting. The engagement of interns in the project expands capacity to serve referred students in the near term while also providing a source of clinically trained graduates to maintain the project in subsequent years.
Organization: Cambria County Drug & Alcohol Program
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Cambria County remediation program #2: Cambria County Prison MAT Project
Description: The Cambria County Prison MAT Project provides incarcerated individuals who were receiving medications for the treatment of opioid use disorder prior to their incarceration the opportunity to continue that medication while incarcerated at Cambria County Prison. Medications currently available to these individuals include methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. Costs for medication, necessary labs, and personnel related to the dispensing of these medications are assessed by the prison’s medical provider through a per diem charge for each participating inmate. A per diem charge is also assessed by the opioid treatment provider furnishing methadone to the project. Costs for a drug and alcohol counselor position specific to this program are also billed to the prison by the medical provider. In FY 24-25 the project will be expanded to include induction of medications for clinically appropriate individuals for the treatment of opioid use disorder.
Organization: Cambria County Prison
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Target population: • Justice-involved Individuals
Exhibit E strategies: • A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
Cameron County
Cameron County remediation program #2: Governmental Agency Assistance Initiatives
Description: The County has allocated settlement dollars to our Children and Youth Services Department to increase the beginning wage offering as a retention effort, thus increasing the salaries of current employees to account for the increase in their services that position them as care and treatment liaisons and facilitators. As Cameron County is incredibly rural, this office has been the conduit to ensuring people are matched to treatment, rehabilitation opportunities, and care. Full Description of the services and funding breakdown of periods attached. Due to the ongoing evaluation of this program by the Trust Board – funds have been allocated but not reimbursed to the general fund for expenses occurring in both reporting periods of 2024. Therefore, the total allocation committed to this program as of 12/31/24 reflects the annual allocation of 2024 and the attached explanation depicts this reporting period’s portion.
Organization: Cameron County Salary Board
Remediation program categories: • Family-Centered Support Programs • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Infants (those under 6 months) • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
• B-E. Address the Needs of Pregnant or Parenting Women and Their Families, Including Babies with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Cameron County remediation program #4: ADAS Emporium Recovery Hub
Description: Since purchasing our building, our vision has been to create a “recovery hub” for the community. These funds will help make that vision a reality. Previous grants allowed us to expand services and staff, but this new plan will create a “one-stop shop” for those seeking help, offering employment opportunities and restoring lives and families. The renovation funds will help create a suitable space for a recovery drop-in center, which will host meetings, support groups, and community activities, fulfilling key sections of Exhibit E. The center will be led by a Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRS), funded by settlement dollars, who will facilitate sessions and provide peer support. We’ll also offer on-site assessments, assist with insurance applications, and provide harm reduction resources like Narcan and fentanyl test strips, along with training. This comprehensive plan supports several strategies from Exhibit E.
Organization: Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services, Inc.
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Carbon County
Carbon County remediation program #1: Prevention Advertising #1
Description: Advertising program to provide assistance to Opioid Use prevention programs within the county.
Organization: Carbon-Monroe-Pike Drug & Alcohol
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Carbon County remediation program #2: Drug Treatment Court D&A services
Description: Drug and Alcohol counseling services and assistance provided to individuals with OUD being processed through the Carbon County Drug Treatment Court.
Organization: Carbon-Monroe-Pike Drug & Alcohol
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Carbon County remediation program #4: School Presentation – Opioid Use Speaker
Description: Contracting for Presentations at County School Districts on Opioid Use Prevention
Organization: Carbon-Monroe-Pike Drug & Alcohol
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Carbon County remediation program #5: National Night Out Contributions
Description: Local Police Departments participated in National Night Out events to promote the prevention of further or new use of Opioids. The county contributed towards the expenses incurred by the police departments to participate.
Organization: Carbon-Monroe-Pike Drug & Alcohol
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Carbon County remediation program #6: Coroner Randox Machine
Description: The County’s collaboration with the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office and Forensic Center has highlighted the significant benefits of utilizing the Randox machine for death cases suspected to involve opioid overdoses. By integrating this technology, the Coroner’s Office can provide preliminary and sometimes final drug death information, reducing a wait time from the usual 6-8 weeks. This will allow the sharing of vital information with local, county and state officials, in order to bolster the collective efforts in opioid overdose prevention and prevention of opioid use.
Organization: Carbon County Coroner’s Office
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Data Collection/Research
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • A-I. Evidence-based Data Collection and Research Analyzing the Effectiveness of the Abatement Strategies within the State
Carbon County remediation program #7: Community Engagement
Description: This individual’s time will be spent meeting with various community groups and members, coalitions, school districts and other professionals with the focus on making communities in Carbon County safer, healthier and drug free. Multi-agency collaboration will have an impact on Opioid Substance Use Disorder. Technical assistance will be provided via a certified prevention specialist at meetings/events in order to provide service expertise or perspective that assists in strengthening the prevention messages and enhance the activities to promote prevention.
Organization: Carbon-Monroe-Pike Drug & Alcohol
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Carbon County remediation program #8: Red Ribbon Week Supplies
Description: Red Ribbon Week is a drug and violence prevention awareness campaign in the USA every October. Supplies for this week were purchased in order to run week long Opioid Use Prevention activities in all Carbon County School District.
Organization: Carbon-Monroe-Pike Drug & Alcohol
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18) • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Carbon County remediation program #9: Recovery Housing and Inpatient Treatment
Description: CMP Drug and Alcohol has seen an increase in individuals seeking “clean” housing to continue their recovery journey. This funding is used to fund Carbon County residents residing at licensed Recovery Houses who allow individuals to be on medications for Opioid Use Disorders.
Organization: Carbon-Monroe-Pike Drug & Alcohol
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Carbon County remediation program #10: Transportation
Description: CMP D&A provides Carbon County residents with Opioid Use Disorder rides to their outpatient and intensive outpatient treatment services. Cancellations to ambulatory services are most frequently caused by a lack of available transportation in rural Carbon County.
Organization: Carbon-Monroe-Pike Drug & Alcohol
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Carbon County remediation program #11: Medication Lock Boxes
Description: This funding was used to purchase medication lock boxes by CMP D&A in conjunction with local stakeholders through the Carbon County hospital system and Area Agency on Aging. The lockboxes contain a sticker on how to access treatment services for Opioid Use Disorder and the importance of keeping Opioids locked up.
Organization: Carbon-Monroe-Pike Drug & Alcohol
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Carbon County remediation program #12: Prevention Case Management
Description: CMP D&A provides staffing in Lehighton and Panther Valley School Districts and in community to act as a Prevention Case Manager. This position is based in the schools and community working with children and their families to prevent Opioid Misuse. Prevention has never been more important. There is a multigenerational impact from the OUD crisis with increased economic and other stressors in families and the Carbon County community.
Organization: Carbon-Monroe-Pike Drug & Alcohol
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18) • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Carbon County remediation program #13: Correctional Facility OUD Case Management
Description: Provide Treatment and Case Management to individuals with OUD incarcerated at the Carbon County Correctional Facility
Organization: Carbon-Monroe-Pike Drug & Alcohol
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Centre County
Centre County remediation program #1: Contingency Management/Transportation Funding
Description: This program was initiated at the start of the opioid project. The intent was to provide gift cards for individuals engaged in treatment, with funding toward transportation. Focus would be on those who have a cost for transportation with a barrier to treatment, and for those who participated in a few sessions as a reinforcer to keep them engaged. Providers would purchase, distribute and be reimbursed. This effort was prioritized due to significant changes in the local bus system, leaving many without transport options. In the second period, we reduced the amount, due to a slow start and not as many expressing a need. Have since started offering funds to assist individuals who want to use the county transportation system to meet requirements for the probation/court program obligations. This has found greater interest and greater accessibility. Will re-advertise availability. The need and potential opportunity is there and worth offering to those who would benefit.
Organization: Centre County Drug and Alcohol
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Centre County remediation program #2: Bridge Device
Description: This initiative is only available to new admissions to detox at White Deer Run facilities that offer this option. Will again make it known that this is available to any Centre County resident who is admitted to detox, regardless of the payer of their treatment stay. The need and potential opportunity is there and worth offering to those who would benefit.
Organization: Centre County Drug and Alcohol
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Centre County remediation program #3: Sober Living House Support
Description: Centre County continues to support Crossroads Counseling in operating their 3-person Sober Living House which opened in 2017. To date there have still only been requests for minor purchases at the house. Centre County has confirmed that there is a need for upgrades in the home (i.e., new furnishings, linens, etc.). They also still need a Nalox-box for the home. These purchases will proceed in the next reporting period.
Organization: Centre County Drug and Alcohol
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Centre County remediation program #4: Recovery Center Needs
Description: Centre County supported the Rule 62 Clubhouse in applying for reinvestment funds through Health Choices in order to purchase a property in State College. Rule 62 Clubhouse is a small 501c3 organization that supports a significant number of the 12-step recovery meetings in the State College area, as well as offering their space for other support groups and wellness activities in the area. The property has finally been purchased, code and building permits have been approved, and renovations are being completed – all with Health Choices reinvestment funding. Opioid settlement funds will be used for furnishings and other purchases within the center itself once the occupancy permit is approved. All of the code and permit process have taken longer than anticipated, hence the delay in purchasing and expenditures.
Organization: Centre County Drug and Alcohol
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Centre County remediation program #5: MeetingMaker program
Description: This software application is currently used by eligible participants in any of Centre County’s three treatment court programs. Rather than securing signatures on paper at meetings or produce documentation from an appointment, the participant uses the phone app to “swipe in” when they arrive, attend the meeting/appointment, and then “swipe out” when they leave. The app documents location and time in/time out. At the end of the week, a report is generated and is easier than tracking paper. It also affords the individual more privacy than the signature process. This office has had this option added to current grants and offers MH/ID-D&A funding for those who do not qualify for Opioid funding. This will be offered again in the new year.
Organization: Centre County Drug and Alcohol
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Centre County remediation program #6: Language/Interpretation Support
Description: Opiate Settlement Funds have been used to help pay for translation services in other counties. We have secured our own contract with Language Line for this office to use. We have not yet purchased the handheld devices for staff to use in the field but still plan to do so. We are still interested in the device that translates in writing on the device screen while the person talks into the other person’s language, so they can follow along while they talk – and then reverses for the other person. The need and potential opportunity is there and worth offering to those who would benefit in the future.
Organization: Centre County Drug and Alcohol
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Centre County remediation program #7: Student Assistance Support Services
Description: Exhibit E speaks to support groups and education/intervention-level services for students who need them through the schools. Centre County added two new elementary schools to the list of schools supported by its Student Assistance Program (SAP) liaisons. The liaisons offer ongoing support to students and families where needed, and the second SAP liaison was moved to full time hours. The number of referrals for SAP services continues to grow, and the needs of our students are significant, with students who still have not rebounded from their time at home during COVID. With this increased need and demand for support, additional funding was used during the last reporting period, and additional funding will be allocated for the coming reporting period.
Organization: Centre County Drug and Alcohol
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Centre County remediation program #8: Narcan/Media Campaign
Description: Centre County’s HOPE Initiative is currently planning its Narcan/Media Campaign – exploring options to increase community awareness of the availability of Narcan, reduce stigma, distribution of Narcan, Good Samaritan laws, etc. The HOPE Coalition has had requests for NaloxBoxes in various locations and would like to encourage other local businesses to have them in their establishments. This increases awareness and provides this lifesaving tool in public locations where it could be made available in an emergency. The Coalition would provide the box and the Narcan, as well as track the dates on the Narcan – making sure that it would be replaced before its expiration. To support this initiative, funds will continue to be committed to the campaign.
Organization: Centre County Drug and Alcohol
Remediation program categories: • Harm Reduction – Other • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • Healthcare Personnel • Law Enforcement Personnel • First Responders/EMT • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Centre County remediation program #9: Medication Assisted Treatment Program – Centre County Correctional Facility
Description: The Centre County Correctional Facility received a grant from PCCD to begin an MAT program within the facility. This program started with assuring continued services for individuals with OUD already on a bup/suboxone protocol, to assure they could continue that protocol while incarcerated. This would include medical services, medication and treatment. The program then expanded to include individuals with OUD who wanted to start a bup/suboxone protocol, but was not currently receiving MAT. Funding thru the grant will be exhausted by the end of February 2025 and funds will be needed or the program will end. Opioid settlement funding is requested to continue this program for eligible Centre County individuals with an OUD while incarcerated, until other funding can be identified.
Organization: Centre County Drug and Alcohol
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
Centre County remediation program #10: Corrections-Based Outpatient Treatment Services
Description: Opioid Settlement funds will be provided to assure that SUD and co-occurring MH/SUD outpatient treatment services are available to individuals with Opiate Use Disorder (OUD) who are incarcerated if other funding is not available. This service is currently provided by a licensed outpatient treatment provider who comes into CCCF and provides services to individuals during their extended period of incarceration. Current funding periods are coming to an end and requests for the next fiscal year are being made. Opioid settlement funds are being requested to assure services continue at their current level.
Organization: Centre County Drug and Alcohol
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
Centre County remediation program #11: Drug and Alcohol Therapist – Centre County Correctional Facility
Description: This position offers D&A counseling and case management for a caseload in a facility based intensive D&A intervention program. Additional duties include interviews to connect/refer to required services within the criminal justice system, facilitate individual/group sessions, community groups/meetings, working w/ volunteer services, making D&A and mental health referrals as needed, arranging programs/treatments for individuals within the facility or through outside agencies. In addition, finding sober housing options, arranging for treatment services (including MAT services), and connecting individuals with recovery resources requires collaborative work with other departments/agencies to offer the individual a chance of success back in their home community. Opioid Settlement funds are requested at 25%, based on the number of individuals coming through CCCF on an annual basis with an OUD diagnosis. Opioid settlement funds are being requested to assure services continue as described.
Organization: Centre County Drug and Alcohol
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
Centre County remediation program #12: Community-Based Outpatient Treatment Services
Description: Opioid Settlement funds will be provided to assure that outpatient and intensive outpatient treatment services are available in the community to individuals with Opiate Use Disorder (OUD) if other funding is not available. Current funding periods are coming to an end and requests for the next fiscal year are being made. Opioid settlement funds are being requested to assure services continue at their current level.
Organization: Centre County Drug and Alcohol
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
Centre County remediation program #13: Community Based Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program
Description: Opioid Settlement funds will be provided to assure that Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) – both Buprenorphine (Suboxone and Sublocade) and Vivitrol – is made available in the community to individuals with Opiate Use Disorder (OUD) if other funding is not available. Current funding periods are coming to an end and requests for the next fiscal year are being made. Opioid settlement funds are being requested to assure services continue at their current level.
Organization: Centre County Drug and Alcohol
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
Centre County remediation program #14: Residential Inpatient Treatment Services
Description: Opioid Settlement funds will be used to provide access to inpatient residential treatment to individuals who meet criteria and have an Opiate Use Disorder (OUD) if other funding is not available. Current funding periods are coming to an end and requests for the next fiscal year are being made. Opioid settlement funds are being requested to assure services continue at their current level.
Organization: Centre County Drug and Alcohol
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
Centre County remediation program #15: Treatment Court Services
Description: Centre County currently operates a successful drug court program, with 18 active participants. Best practice calls for recognizing participants when they are doing well in the program and offering incentives to encourage them. Participants in the program also often need assistance that is not always available within the Centre County community – such as bus tokens, rental assistance, recovery materials, etc. Opioid settlement funds will be used to provide participant assistance and other incentives to treatment court members who have an OUD diagnosis, as appropriate.
Organization: Centre County Drug and Alcohol
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Centre County remediation program #16: Housing Support Services
Description: Access to affordable housing in Centre County is incredibly difficult for many individuals, but particularly for individuals who have a substance use disorder. Opioid Settlement dollars will be used for housing support (security deposit, rental assistance, etc.) using the SCA’s current recovery support policy, to assist individuals with Opiate Use Disorder (OUD) if other funding is not available. Current funding periods are coming to an end and requests for the next fiscal year are being made. Opioid settlement funds are being requested to assure services continue at their current level.
Organization: Centre County Drug and Alcohol
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Centre County remediation program #18: Program Oversight of Opioid Settlement Funds
Description: 3% of Administrator’s time will be dedicated to monitoring, contracting, auditing, and reporting of expenditures of opioid settlement funds.
Organization: Centre County Drug and Alcohol
Remediation program categories: • Infrastructure Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Adults (those aged 18+) • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-J. Leadership, Planning and Coordination
Chester County
Chester County remediation program #1: International Overdose Awareness Day event
Description: We did not expend funds during this reporting period. We have been participating in International Overdose Awareness Day since 2017 to honor the lives lost and to reduce stigma related to OUD.
Organization: Chester County SCA
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Family-Centered Support Programs • Recovery Support • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Substance Use Treatment Personnel • Law Enforcement Personnel • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Chester County remediation program #2: Women with Children Wellness Seminar Sponsorship
Description: This remediation strategy is a continuation of the program previously filed with and approved by the Trust. The previous submission was for allocated funds and during this period, the funds were spent. This remediation program involved sponsoring Gaudenzia’s 30th Annual Wellness Seminar, part of Gaudenzia’s Women with Children Conferenc. The conference, “Building a Brighter Future Generation to Generation: An event impacting Addiction”, took place November 6, 2024. We could not fund this event without the Opiate Settlement funds.
Organization: Gaudenzia, Inc.
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Family-Centered Support Programs • Recovery Support • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Healthcare Personnel • Substance Use Treatment Personnel • Mental Health Treatment Personnel
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-E. Address the Needs of Pregnant or Parenting Women and Their Families, Including Babies with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Chester County remediation program #3: Naloxone/Narcan
Description: We have recently become a designated POPP recognized entity, therefore we no longer need to budget for Narcan in future periods since it will be provided through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency.
Organization: Chester County SCA
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-A. Naloxone or other FDA-Approved Drug to Reverse Opioid overdoses
Chester County remediation program #4: Narcan kit supplies
Description: This remediation strategy is a continuation of the program previously filed with and approved by the Trust. The cost in this reporting period is for the supplies with which to make Narcan kits (kits include a bag which houses the Narcan itself as well as a Resource Card and Overdose Instruction Card) for community distribution.
Organization: Chester County SCA
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Naloxone
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Healthcare Personnel • Substance Use Treatment Personnel • Mental Health Treatment Personnel • Law Enforcement Personnel • First Responders/EMT • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • A-A. Naloxone or other FDA-Approved Drug to Reverse Opioid overdoses
Chester County remediation program #5: Medication Safety: Locking Medication Safety Devices
Description: This remediation strategy is a continuation of the program previously filed with and approved by the Trust. Locking medication boxes, bags, pill vials and seven-day secure medication locking devices, combined with the CDC’s Up, Up and Away Campaign Literature, are provided to providers and community members to reduce accidental overdose in children and prevent opioid misuse. We would not be able to fund the expansion without Opiate Settlement funds.
Organization: Chester County SCA
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Other • Safe Disposal
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Infants (those under 6 months) • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • Healthcare Personnel • Substance Use Treatment Personnel • Mental Health Treatment Personnel • Law Enforcement Personnel • First Responders/EMT • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Chester County remediation program #6: Alternative Activities: Social Recovery Events for Children & Families
Description: This remediation strategy is a continuation of the program previously filed with and approved by the Trust. This remediation program is part of the DDAP Category “Alternative Activities” and supports individuals and families in recovery as well as grand-families raising children due to overdose fatality by providing alternative activities for the children affected. We would not be able to fund these activities without the use of Opiate Settlement Funds.
Organization: Chester County SCA
Remediation program categories: • Family-Centered Support Programs • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Chester County remediation program #7: Recovery Support Literature
Description: This remediation strategy is a continuation of the program submitted in our previous filings and approved by the Trust. In this strategy, we purchased literature racks with which to hold recovery literature available at our county’s contracted Drug and Alcohol providers. We would not have been able to support this remediation strategy without funding from the Opiate Settlement.
Organization: Chester County SCA
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Justice-involved Individuals
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
Chester County remediation program #8: Media Campaign
Description: This remediation strategy is a continuation of the program previously filed with and approved by the Trust. The Media Campaign program involves use of multiple methods of media in our DDAP Approved Prevention Information Dissemination campaign. We contracted with four firms to provide information dissemination services: 1. IHeart Media: IHeart Streaming Radio, Snapchat, Facebook & Instagram advertising in English & Spanish 2. Beasley Broadcast Group: Multiple Web Based Media advertising 3. Clear Channel: Bus Shelter advertising along Route 30 corridor 4. West Chester University: Radio advertising during athletic events. County data has shown that the highest incidence of overdose fatality is along the Route 30 Corridor in Chester County and we have directed our efforts toward this geographical area.
Organization: Chester County SCA
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Harm Reduction – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Chester County remediation program #9: Community Recovery Resources: Printed Materials
Description: This remediation strategy is a continuation of the program previously filed with and approved by the Trust. . During this reporting period, we printed the CDC’s Up Up and Away campaign materials to include with each locking medication safety device issued.
Organization: Chester County SCA
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Other • Family-Centered Support Programs • Safe Disposal
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Infants (those under 6 months) • Adolescents (those under 18) • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
• B-E. Address the Needs of Pregnant or Parenting Women and Their Families, Including Babies with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
• B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Chester County remediation program #10: Warm Hand Off Expansion
Description: This remediation strategy is a continuation of the program previously filed with and approved by the Trust. This strategy involves the continuation of funding the Certified Recovery Specialist dedicated to the COPE team warm hand off of pregnant and postpartum clients with Substance Use Disorder to include co-occurring SUD and mental health conditions, as described in Exhibit E, Schedule A, Strategy E, Item 3. This strategy involved the targeting of ob/gyn clinics and PCP clinics in Chester County, focusing on pregnant and post-partum clients, a DDAP recognized priority population. We would not be able to fund the expansion without Opiate Settlement funds.
Organization: Holcomb Behavioral Health
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Harm Reduction – Other • Family-Centered Support Programs • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
Chester County remediation program #11: Valley Creek Crisis stabilization
Description: This remediation strategy is a continuation of the program previously filed with and approved by the Trust. . This remediation program involves the support of a partial staff position dedicated to Substance Use Disorder. During this reporting period we issued the final payment for this contract as the contract expired on 6/30/24 and was not renewed.
Organization: Holcomb Behavioral Health
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
Chester County remediation program #12: Prevent Future Overdoses: Toxicology Testing
Description: This remediation strategy is a continuation of the program previously filed with and approved by the Trust. The program represents an expansion of Postmortem Toxicology. The Basic Panel tests for 17 analytes, whereas the Expanded Panel allows for a much wider range of illicit drugs and medications, testing for 166 analytes. There are many ways that the expanded toxicology testing is extremely helpful, even necessary, in addressing the Opioid crisis and preventing future overdoses. Per the previously submitted details, it is evident that testing for 166 analytes versus the basic 17 allows for identification of more than just the presence of opiates. It is important to collect data on as many substances for which there are analytes as this allows for identification of potentially fatal adulterants in the illicit drug supply and their contribution to overdose fatalities which can then inform our prevention, harm reduction, and treatment services as well as overdose reversal efforts.
Organization: Chester County Coroner’s Office
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Other • Data Collection/Research
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Infants (those under 6 months) • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • Healthcare Personnel • Substance Use Treatment Personnel • Mental Health Treatment Personnel • Law Enforcement Personnel • First Responders/EMT • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Chester County remediation program #13: Expanded Testing for Adult Probation
Description: This remediation strategy is a continuation of the program previously filed with and approved by the Trust. This Remediation Strategy is to expand the random urine screening panel used in the Chester County Treatment Courts to include fentanyl and opiates. Prior to this funding, the Treatment Courts were NOT able to randomly and routinely test for fentanyl/opiates. Instead, the Courts only tested for fentanyl/opiates when they had developed other suspicion that a client was using these substances. This often resulted in delays in identifying a relapse which in turn delayed the ability to get the client reassessed for the appropriate level of care. Additionally, we expanded the hours of the testing site, going from testing hours of 10 am to 6 pm to allow for an earlier start time and provide testing from 6am to 6pm. This allows participants to keep their commitments to the Court while allowing for them to work and meet their family commitments.
Organization: Chester County Adult Probation Office
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Harm Reduction – Other • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Chester County remediation program #14: Equestrian Recovery Supports
Description: This remediation program was previously submitted as Remediation Program No. 14 and went through the dispute resolution process. This program was deleted from the RedCap form and will need to be merged so the overall funds committed and spent will match. Please see supporting documentation for the DRC appeal.
Organization: Jamie Johnson
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Chester County remediation program #15: Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) in Chester County Prison
Description: This remediation strategy is a continuation of the program previously filed with and approved by the Trust. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is the use of medications in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies for the treatment of substance use disorders. For those with an opioid use disorder (OUD), medication addresses the physical difficulties that one experiences when they stop taking opioids. In 2023, we successfully launched the Chester County Prison’s first MAT treatment program for incarcerated individuals. This program began with continuation therapy of the three FDA approved MAT medications (buprenorphine, naltrexone and methadone) and was extended to include induction therapy in the beginning of 2024. We would not have been able to provide this service without the use of Opiate Settlement Funds.
Organization: PrimeCare Medical
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other • Harm Reduction – Other • Recovery Support • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
Chester County remediation program #16: Community Mobilization: Communities that Care
Description: This remediation strategy is a continuation of the program previously filed with and approved by the Trust. Chester County exclusively uses prevention strategies that are Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs (DDAP) approved. This strategy includes meeting with community groups/members, coalitions or other professionals. Community meetings or coalitions may be comprised of parents, teachers, law enforcement, businesses, religious leaders, health providers and other community activists who are mobilizing at the local level to make their communities safer, healthier, and drug-free. Multi-agency collaboration refers to meetings with other agencies or professionals in which the purpose of the meeting is to have a direct impact on substance use prevention at the community/local level. Technical assistance includes attendance by prevention staff at a meeting in order to provide services, expertise, or perspective that helps strengthen or enhance activities to promote prevention.
Organization: Chester County Department of Drug and Alcohol
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Infants (those under 6 months) • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Chester County remediation program #17: Prevention Media Campaign: Communities that Care
Description: This remediation strategy is a continuation of the program previously filed with and approved by the Trust. Chester County exclusively uses prevention strategies that are Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs (DDAP) approved. This remediation strategy involves the development and dissemination of printed materials such as flyers, brochures and newsletters and includes the development of materials in a version that can be disseminated by email, websites, blogs and social media. We would not have been able to provide this service without Opiate Settlement Funds. During this reporting period, we are submitting for the final payment of these services as the contract has not been renewed and these services have been contracted for elsewhere.
Organization: Chester County Department of Drug and Alcohol Services
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Infants (those under 6 months) • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Chester County remediation program #18: Family Education Program: Be Part of the Conversation
Description: This remediation strategy is a continuation of the program previously filed with and approved by the Trust. Chester County exclusively uses prevention strategies that are Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs (DDAP) approved. This remediation program involves structured classes and programs intended to assist parents and families in addressing substance use risk factors, implementing protective factors and/or learning about the effects of substance use on individuals and families. Topics typically include parenting skills, family communications, decision-making skills, conflict resolution, family substance use risk factors, family protective factors and related topics..
Organization: Be a Part of the Conversation
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Family-Centered Support Programs • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Chester County remediation program #19: Student Assistance Programs (SAP): Devereux
Description: This remediation strategy was submitted in previous filings as allocated, but not spent, and was approved by the Trust. The Student Assistance Program team is comprised of school staff (teachers, guidance counselors, administrators, school nurse, etc.) and agency staff, including an SAP Liaison from Devereux. The team is trained to identify students, ages 5 to 18, who are experiencing barriers to learning and success in school. These barriers may include, but are not limited to, attendance issues, academic difficulties, mental health concerns, substance use and grief. This project could not be expanded without the use of Opiate Settlement funds.
Organization: Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Other • Recovery Support
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Chester County remediation program #20: Prevention Awareness and Alternate Activities
Description: This remediation strategy is a continuation of the program previously filed with and approved by the Trust. Chester County exclusively uses prevention strategies that are Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs (DDAP) approved. The Compass Mark Alternative Activities (6300) and Environmental Strategies (6600) were selected for the following reasons: 1. Alternative Activities provide safe, drug free experiences for youth and families that challenge the norms around substance use being necessary for relaxing, celebrating or experiencing key life moments and provide leadership opportunities for youth to be mentors/role models for their peers. 2. Environmental strategies seek to address and ultimately change, the context in which a problem behavior is occurring and the behavior by addressing the circumstances in which the behavior is occurring. 3. Compass Mark combines these two DDAP approved strategies.
Organization: Compass Mark
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Other • Family-Centered Support Programs
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Chester County remediation program #21: Prevention Information Dissemination: Stall Stories
Description: This remediation strategy is a continuation of the program previously filed with and approved by the Trust. “Stall Stories” is a DDAP approved Primary Prevention Campaign, involving the dissemination of monthly awareness campaigns about topics related to substance use disorder. The Stall Stories Campaign was selected based on the following principles: a. Campaign uses data (Chester County based data) to change the common narratives around substance misuse (ie “everyone is doing it” or “it is worse over in this other community”) by providing information about the issues in the community using this campaign. b. Campaign seeks to provide education about a variety of substance use related topics to normalize discussion of these issues, reduce stigma around the topics, and increase discussion of ways to address issues. c. Campaign seeks to create linkages between information seekers and services available to address the issues through topics addressed in the monthly campaigns.
Organization: Holcomb Behavioral Health
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Safe Disposal • Recovery Support • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Infants (those under 6 months) • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • Healthcare Personnel • Substance Use Treatment Personnel • Mental Health Treatment Personnel • Law Enforcement Personnel • First Responders/EMT • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Chester County remediation program #22: Information Line
Description: This remediation strategy is a continuation of the program previously filed with and approved by the Trust. Callers to the Compass Mark Information Line are provided information on local resources appropriate to their needs; this will include, but not be limited to, the following: Information on Health Choices and County funded SUD treatment services, support services (i.e., 12 Step Programs), insurance information, prevention information, etc. Referral is provided if the need for a structured treatment regimen or other service is indicated. These services call also support families, caregivers and concerned loved ones who are trying to understand these behaviors by providing information and resources they need to help their loved one navigate treatment and support their loved one in recovery. All our primary prevention strategies are Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs (DDAP) approved.
Organization: Compass Mark
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other • Harm Reduction – Other • Family-Centered Support Programs
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Infants (those under 6 months) • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • Healthcare Personnel • Substance Use Treatment Personnel • Mental Health Treatment Personnel • Law Enforcement Personnel • First Responders/EMT • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
Chester County remediation program #23: Prevention Community Awareness
Description: This remediation strategy is a continuation of the program previously filed with and approved by the Trust. Chester County exclusively uses prevention strategies that are DDAP approved. This strategy involves providing technical assistance and facilitation of multi-agency collaborations to determine the most strategic ways to raise awareness of issues, to include various meetings with community groups/members, coalitions or other professionals. Community meetings or coalitions may be comprised of parents, teachers, businesses, religious leaders, health providers, and other community activists who mobilize at the local level to make their communities drug-free. Multi-agency collaboration refers to meeting with other agencies or professionals to have a direct impact on substance use prevention at the community/local level. Technical assistance includes attendance by prevention staff to provide services, expertise or perspective that helps strengthen prevention activities.
Organization: Holcomb Behavioral Health
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other • Harm Reduction – Other • Recovery Support • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Infants (those under 6 months) • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • Healthcare Personnel • Substance Use Treatment Personnel • Mental Health Treatment Personnel • Law Enforcement Personnel • First Responders/EMT • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Chester County remediation program #24: Ambulatory Services: MVP Recovery
Description: This remediation strategy is for the completion of the startup phase of two new fully operational ambulatory service locations, submitted in our March 15th, 2024, filing and approved by the Trust. Although this service has been in place since the inception of the SCA, MVP Recovery is a new service provider for the Chester County SCA.
Organization: MVP Recovery, LLC
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Chester County remediation program #25: Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Outpatients
Description: This remediation strategy is a continuation of the program previously filed with and approved by the Trust. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is the use of medications in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies for the treatment of substance use disorders. For those with an opioid use disorder (OUD), medication addresses the physical difficulties that one experiences when they stop taking opioids. This remediation strategy supports the use of Vivitrol, Sublocade and Suboxone in those who cannot afford the medication.
Organization: Chester County Dept of Drug and Alcohol Services
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
Chester County remediation program #26: Transportation to Recovery Events
Description: This remediation strategy is a continuation of the program previously filed with and approved by the Trust. Chesco Connect provides transportation for individuals in recovery to get to recovery appointments and events. We could not support this remediation strategy without the use of Opioid Settlement Funds.
Organization: Transportation: Chesco Connect, Danny’s Ride
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Chester County remediation program #27: Recovery Housing
Description: While we did not expend funds during this reporting period, we do intend to do so in future reporting periods. This remediation strategy was submitted in previous filings and was approved by the Trust. Recovery houses provide a clean and sober living environment that support a person’s newly developed recovery-based lifestyle. The objective of recovery housing will be to assist in the development of a person’s education and skill sets to help them achieve gainful employment, assist with the obtainment independent housing, as well as reunification with family members/loved ones. A recovery house is a place where an individual lives and obtains supportive services while attending non-residential treatment services.
Organization: DDAP Approved Recovery Houses
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Chester County remediation program #28: Maternal Dependency Program
Description: This remediation strategy is a continuation of the program submitted in previous filings and approved by the Trust. The opioid epidemic touches all genders, races, ages and locations across Pennsylvania. One such impact of the opioid epidemic is OUD present during pregnancy, which affects the health of women and newborns alike. The Maternal Dependency Program offers treatment, case management and supportive services specifically to parents and pregnant women. Among the many unique features of gender-sensitive programs is the link between treatment provided to mothers and services provided to their children. These services, traditionally rendered in the long-term residential setting, are now offered across the continuum of care. At the outpatient, intensive outpatient, and partial levels of care, age-appropriate prevention programs are provided on-site while mothers are in treatment, counseling and/or group therapy sessions.
Organization: Chester County Contracted Outpatient Providers
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Infants (those under 6 months) • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-E. Address the Needs of Pregnant or Parenting Women and Their Families, Including Babies with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Chester County remediation program #29: 988 Crisis Center
Description: This remediation strategy is a continuation of the program previously filed with and approved by the Trust. In 2020, Congress designated the new 988 dialing code to be operated through the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) views 988 as a first step towards a transformed crisis care system in America. Chester County rolled out our 988 system in 2024. Chester County residents who call 988 will reach a team of crisis counselors located in Chester County. This local connection ensures a more comprehensive, effective, and accessible mental and behavioral health crisis response system for all who live in Chester County. If needed, these crisis counselors can: activate a mobile mental health crisis team that will arrive on site; provide therapeutic interventions; and/or make referrals for outpatient services or transportation for further evaluation.
Organization: Chester County Dept of Human Services
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Harm Reduction – Other • Family-Centered Support Programs • Recovery Support • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • Healthcare Personnel • Substance Use Treatment Personnel • Mental Health Treatment Personnel • Law Enforcement Personnel • First Responders/EMT • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
• B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Chester County remediation program #30: Certified Recovery Supports
Description: This is a continuation of the remediation strategy previously submitted to and approved by the Trust. This remediation strategy funds Certified Recovery Specialist services. The Certified Recovery Specialist’s (CRS) role is to support others in recovery from a substance use disorder. The CRS is a person with lived experience who serves as a role model, mentor, advocate, and motivator to recovering individuals in order to help prevent relapse and promote long-term recovery.
Organization: The Council of Southeast PA
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Harm Reduction – Other • Family-Centered Support Programs • Recovery Support • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Chester County remediation program #32: Prevention Information Dissemination
Description: This remediation strategy is a continuation of the program previously filed with and approved by the Trust. Compass Mark was awarded the project for DDAP Approved Strategy 6100, Information Dissemination. The contract is updated annually through a non-competitive Request for Information process. Compass Mark’s Information Dissemination Strategies (6100) focus on: 1. Providing information about available services and support to those concerned about their own use, or that of someone they know 2. Creating educational opportunities through evidence informed speaking engagements 3. Increase awareness of the issues and the ways to address them through Health Promotion Events These strategies are available across a variety of media (printed, web-based, in person) and are tailored to the individual needs of the groups being served.
Organization: Compass Mark
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • Healthcare Personnel • Substance Use Treatment Personnel • Mental Health Treatment Personnel • Law Enforcement Personnel • First Responders/EMT • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Chester County remediation program #33: Prevention Evidence Based Education
Description: This remediation strategy is a continuation of the program previously filed with and approved by the Trust. Chester County exclusively uses prevention strategies that are Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs (DDAP) approved. The most effective way to stop misuse is to prevent first use. Education services provide knowledge, build on strengths, develop protective factors, and give youth and their parents the skills to make healthy decisions the reduce the likelihood of risk behaviors which could lead to substance use disorder. Compass Mark’s Prevention Evidence-Based Education Strategies focus on: a.. Evidence based curricula across the continuum of pre-k through grade 12 b. Developmentally appropriate approaches which build on each other c. Coordinated efforts between providers, schools, and community groups to reduce duplication and eliminate gaps in provision d. Achieving outcomes through fidelity of program delivery.
Organization: Compass Mark
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Chester County remediation program #34: Medical Community Education
Description: This remediation strategy is a continuation of the program previously filed with and approved by the Trust. This program represents a collaboration between the Chester County Department of Drug & Alcohol Services and the Chester County Medical Society to provide training for health care providers on the Disease Model of Addiction, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) of Opioid and other Substance Use Disorder, and on Stigma. This lecture series was recorded and will be disseminated to other health professionals, treatment providers, community stakeholders, and will become part of the mandatory training for staff at the Chester County Prison.
Organization: Chester County SCA
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Healthcare Personnel • Substance Use Treatment Personnel • Mental Health Treatment Personnel • Law Enforcement Personnel • First Responders/EMT • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
• B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Chester County remediation program #35: Addiction Professional Education
Description: This remediation strategy is a continuation of the program previously filed with and approved by the Trust.. Per Exhibit E, Schedule B, Section K “Training”, this remediation strategy involves funding addiction professional staff training. This training, provided through the Philadelphia Area Psychodrama Institute, taught Substance Use Disorder (SUD) professionals a different method of psychotherapy so they could bring these enhanced clinical skills back to the clients at their treatment facilities for use with their clients.
Organization: Philadelphia Area Psychodrama Institute
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other • Recovery Support • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Substance Use Treatment Personnel • Mental Health Treatment Personnel
Exhibit E strategies: • B-K. Training
Chester County remediation program #36: Addiction Professional Workforce Development
Description: This remediation strategy is a continuation of the program previously filed with and approved by the Trust. Per Exhibit E, Schedule B, A, 9 “Support workforce development for addiction professionals who work with OUD and any co-occurring SUD/MH conditions””, this remediation strategy involves funding Staff Summits for Chester County Addiction/SUD Treatment professionals. The Staff Summits funded in this remediation strategy allow these professionals to gather with their colleagues to engage in team development activities, wherein they learn how to better communicate with their team, build trust, foster collaboration, receive support from colleagues, recognize contributions, and work through organizational and team challenges – all with the goal of improving staff retention and effectiveness in delivering services to clients with OUD and co-occurring SUD/MH conditions. We would not be able to support this program without these funds.
Organization: Chester County SCA
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other • Recovery Support
Target population: • Substance Use Treatment Personnel
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Chester County remediation program #37: Prevention Alternative Activities: Post-Prom Mini-Grant
Description: This remediation strategy is a continuation of the program previously filed with and approved by the Trust. This strategy focuses on providing alternative drug- and alcohol-free activities on “high risk nights,” such as after graduation or in this instance, after prom. We received mini-grant applications from six local high schools, each with a plan for diverting youths from the “rite of passage” type of post prom party where individuals engage in high-risk behavior, such as drug and alcohol consumption. The six high schools awarded mini-grants for this reporting period are as follows: Downingtown East, Downingtown West, Downingtown STEM, West Chester East, West Chester Henderson and West Chester Bayard Rustin High Schools.
Organization: Chester County SCA
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Other • Recovery Support
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Chester County remediation program #38: Chester County Drug Take Back and Disposal Program
Description: Per Exhibit E, Schedule B, G “Prevent Misuse of Opioids”, 3, “Public Education relating to Drug Disposal” and 4, “Drug take-back, disposal or destruction programs”, this remediation strategy involves the Chester County Drug Take Back and Disposal Program. This program has been expanded to include additional collection box sites. During this reporting period, we did not have any costs, nor have we committed funds; however, we will likely have expenditures in the coming year.
Organization: Chester County SCA
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Other • Safe Disposal
Target population: • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Chester County remediation program #39: Prevention Evidence Informed Education
Description: This remediation strategy is a continuation of the program previously filed with and approved by the Trust. Chester County exclusively uses prevention strategies that are Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs (DDAP) approved. As with all our prevention strategies, the goal is to prevent misuse of substances and risky decisions. The most effective way to stop misuse is to prevent first use. Education programs provide knowledge, build on strengths, develop protective factors, and give youth and parents the skills required to make healthy decisions and reduce the likelihood of engaging in risk behaviors which could lead to substance use disorder and opioid use disorder. Chester County has partnered with the Caron Foundation to provide evidence informed prevention education through the THRIVE Program and PEAK Performance Program (literature submitted with previous filing).
Organization: The Caron Foundation
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Chester County remediation program #40: Expansion of Treatment Assessment
Description: There is a golden minute in which to engage an individual with OUD (and any co-occurring SUD/MH conditions) in treatment. It is of the utmost importance that when a client seeks out treatment, that the assessment to determine diagnosis, level of care and the appropriate place for treatment (detoxification unit, inpatient, outpatient, etc.) happen as rapidly as possible. We believe that by adding a credentialed staff position at each of our 5 contracted treatment facilities dedicated to performing this initial assessment, we will capture more individuals in this crucial moment and thereby expand availability of treatment, support and reimburse evidence-based services that adhere to the American Society of Addiction Medicine (“ASAM”) continuum of care, and support evidence-based withdrawal management services for OUD and any co-occurring SUD/MH conditions.
Organization: Chester County SCA
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Chester County remediation program #41: Community Needs Assessment
Description: A more thorough rationale is provided in the supporting documents. This remediation strategy involves partnering with Capacity for Change to conduct Community Needs Assessments. The Needs/Resource Assessment, Planning and Evaluation process is a collaborative undertaking to create a systematic plan for Single County Authorities (SCA’s) to identify high risk drug and alcohol consumption behaviors in their counties, survey population needs, underserved areas, available resources, gaps in resources, and readiness to address needs and gaps. This collection and analysis of data assists in defining the current problems in our area and informs the strategies to combat these problems. The Community Needs Assessment informs the planning and implementation of programs funded by the Opiate Settlement. We could not have utilized the expertise of Capacity for Change without the use of Opiate Settlement funds.
Organization: Capacity for Change
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other • Family-Centered Support Programs • Recovery Support • Stigma Reduction • Data Collection/Research
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Infants (those under 6 months) • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • Healthcare Personnel • Substance Use Treatment Personnel • Mental Health Treatment Personnel • Law Enforcement Personnel • First Responders/EMT • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-J. Leadership, Planning and Coordination
Chester County remediation program #42: Residential Treatment Services
Description: This remediation strategy involves funding treatment for Opioid Use Disorder for the underinsured and uninsured in residential treatment. We could not have funded treatment for these individuals without the use of Opioid Settlement funds.
Organization: Chester County SCA
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
Clarion County
Clarion County remediation program #1: School Saltworks Presentations
Description: Each school building in Clarion County will be permitted to schedule up to 2 Saltwarks Theater productions. The Saltworks Theater productions are award-winning, entertaining, and educational school assemblies which make clear the consequences of substance abuse while giving the student hope that comes from making a life-affirming choice instead of a destructive one.
Organization: Armstrong-Indiana-Clarion Drug and Alcohol Commission
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Clarion County remediation program #2: Blues Program
Description: The Blues Program is a research based program for high school students who are at risk for the onset of major depression. Outcomes for this program include the reduction of substance use.
Organization: Clarion County’s Promise, Inc.
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Clarion County remediation program #3: Certified Recovery Specialist Jail Reentry Coordinator
Description: The Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) Reentry Coordinator provides daily opportunities for peer recovery support and reentry planning for all inmates in the SUD program in the Clarion County Jail. The CRS Reentry Coordinator will develop Recovery Plans with inmates and begin discharge planning.
Organization: Armstrong-Indiana-Clarion Drug and Alcohol Commission
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Justice-involved Individuals
Exhibit E strategies: • A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
Clarion County remediation program #4: Recovery Housing
Description: The target population for this Substance Use Disorder Recovery Housing Plan is men who are struggling with a substance use disorder and are in need of a community-based clean and sober living environment. The goal of the Recovery House will be to provide safe, sober, and affordable housing that meets the needs of individuals with substance use disorders by providing a structured, affordable, and stable living environment.
Organization: Armstrong-Indiana-Clarion Drug and Alcohol Commission
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
• B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Clearfield County
Clearfield County remediation program #1: Contraband Prevention
Description: https://www.securetechvs.com/human-body-scanners/ht3000sv/
Organization: Clearfield County Jail
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Justice-involved Individuals
Exhibit E strategies: • B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Clearfield County remediation program #2: MAT at Clearfield County Jail
Description: These funds were used to purchase OUD medications, along with proper counseling, for inmates at the Clearfield County Jail.
Organization: Clearfield County Jail
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Target population: • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals
Exhibit E strategies: • A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
Clearfield County remediation program #3: Prevention Specialist
Description: Clearfield County has worked closely with the Clearfield-Jefferson Drug & Alcohol Commission over the years. With the Opioid Settlement funds being received, the County has agreed to reimburse CJDAC for the wages & benefits of a new Prevention Specialist. This Prevention Specialist works with schools in Clearfield County with the purpose of educating students so as to prevent opioid use disorder. Please note that I have uploaded a copy of the County’s 2025 budget showing funds allocated for the Clearfield-Jefferson Drug & Alcohol Commission, but it is a lump sum including other County appropriations. The portion allocated for the Prevention Specialist in 2025 is $55,450.
Organization: Clearfield Jefferson Drug & Alcohol Commission
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Clearfield County remediation program #4: Farm Stress Paycheck Inserts
Description: The Penn State Extension, Clearfield County office, created a flyer highlighting the dangers of Farm Stress leading to potential opioid use. This is to be distributed to farm-related occupations in Clearfield County. The Penn State Extension funded 1/2 of the cost of the flyers, with Clearfield County providing the other half in the amount of $180.00.
Organization: Penn State Extension – Clearfield County
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Clinton County
Clinton County remediation program #1: Opioid Treatment Remediation Program
Description: https://wbdrugandalcohol.org/
Organization: West Branch Drug and Alcohol
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other • Family-Centered Support Programs • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Infants (those under 6 months) • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • Substance Use Treatment Personnel • Mental Health Treatment Personnel
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
• B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Clinton County remediation program #2: PrimeCare Treatment for Correctional Facility
Description: Treatment for incarcerated individuals due to opioid use.
Organization: PrimeCare
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Harm Reduction – Other • Family-Centered Support Programs • Recovery Support • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Adults (those aged 18+) • Substance Use Treatment Personnel • Mental Health Treatment Personnel
Exhibit E strategies: • A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
Columbia County
Columbia County remediation program #1: Recovery Community Services Program
Description: The Recovery Community Services Program (RCSP) provides peer recovery support services to individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) and any co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders (COD) through evidence-based programs and strategies that are defined in Exhibit E: List of Opioid Remediation Uses of the court order establishing the Pennsylvania Opioid Misuse and Addiction Abatement Trust.
Organization: CMSU Behavioral Health & Developmental Services
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Harm Reduction – Other • Recovery Support • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
Crawford County
Crawford County remediation program #1: Medical Asst Treatment at Corrections
Description: The County Commissioners are funding and providing with the assistance of the medical provider at the jail, a Medical Assistance Treatment program to assist inmates with Opioid Use Disorders including the use of Suboxone to assist inmates suffering from the effects of Opioid addiction. The funding will also cover the additional costs of counseling which is a requirement of the MAT program. The jail has never offered a MAT program prior to this. The program will also include evidence-informed treatment, including MAT, recovery support, harm reduction, and will provide appropriate services to those individuals in prison and who will be leaving jail. This will be accomplished by connecting the MAT program to the Single County Authority for Crawford County.
Organization: PrimeCare Medical, Inc
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals
Exhibit E strategies: • A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
Crawford County remediation program #2: Narcan Dispensers for Public Areas
Description: These dispensers will be placed in various public places such a library lobbies. This will increase the access to Naloxone throughout Crawford County.
Organization: Crawford County PA
Remediation program categories: • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Harm Reduction – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids
Exhibit E strategies: • A-A. Naloxone or other FDA-Approved Drug to Reverse Opioid overdoses
Crawford County remediation program #3: Marketing Outreach
Description: The primary focus of this media campaign is to prevent opioid misuse in our community. The vendor will be utilizing a wide array of multimedia platforms to spread the information. The vendor is interviewing a SUD individual who is currently in recovery and will be using those interviews in the campaign. Each platform utilized will have built in measurables that will be reviewed by the Opioid Settlement Committee on a regular basis.
Organization: Starn Marketing Group
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Other • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Infants (those under 6 months) • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • Law Enforcement Personnel • First Responders/EMT • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Crawford County remediation program #6: Dexterra Program
Description: The purpose of the Deterra distribution program is to minimize available accidental opioid overdoses by providing our communities with a safe and effective way to dispose of these medications. With the increase over the last several years of accidental pediatric overdoses, this program is geared towards that population. In addition, we have had many families with concerns about opioid medications (prescribed for pain) that need disposed of. We will be using the library and other public facing organizations for distribution of the Deterra packages.
Organization: Verde Technologies Inc
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Other • Safe Disposal
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Crawford County remediation program #7: EMS Leave Behind Program
Description: The EMS naloxone leave behind program will assist in narcan distribution to families who have suffered an overdose situation with a friend or family member. This program will be particularly important for distribution to the rural parts of Crawford County. In most cases, the patients are transported prior to any interaction with a case worker. The program will not only provide naloxone to first responders who in turn will distribute it to SUD patients and /or their families, it will compensate the providers for responding to the call itself. Another important aspect of this program is the dissemination of an information sheet with contact for not only the Single County Authority but other social services as needed.
Organization: Crawford County Drug & Alcohol
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Harm Reduction – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Healthcare Personnel • First Responders/EMT
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Crawford County remediation program #8: The Living Room
Description: Support of the Living Room project provides recovering community members a place to go to meet with caseworkers and also a place to congregate that is safe from temptations of using again as well as being surrounded with a healthy environment. The Living Room is conveniently located in downtown Meadville within walking distance of the main public transit hub and within the same complex as the county Single County Authority. There are currently laundry and kitchen facilities available at the Living Room .
Organization: Crawford County Drug & Alcohol
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Crawford County remediation program #10: Indigent (Uninsured/Underinsured)
Description: This program is designed to expand the Crawford County Drug and Alcohol out-patient MAT program to the indigent and low income consumers. Often times the CCDAEC noticed a barrier to participation in the MAT program in many cases was financial concerns. This program will be used to expand and offset the cost of the MAT program to the indigent population. The program is being managed by the SCA of Crawford County.
Organization: Crawford County Drug & Alcohol
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Cumberland County
Cumberland County remediation program #1: Cumberland County Prison Medication Assisted Treatment
Description: In allocating opioid settlement funds, the Cumberland County Prison Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program was the first priority of the Cumberland County Commissioners for two reasons: 1) inmates with an opioid use disorder (OUD) are high risk for an overdose upon return to the community; and 2) due to recent lawsuits county jails are now faced with a new unfunded legal mandate to provide access to all three forms of FDA-approved OUD medication assisted treatment. This program includes access to all three forms of MAT – methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone (Vivitrol) – approved by the FDA for treatment of opioid use disorders. It also includes access to Certified Recovery Specialists to assist with transition to MAT treatment and recovery support services in the community upon discharge from prison.
Organization: Cumberland County Prison
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
• A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
• A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
Cumberland County remediation program #2: Narcan Distribution Program
Description: An Opioid Mitigation Coordinator receives, tracks, and distributes free naloxone received through the PA Overdose Prevention Program. Naloxone is distributed to first responders, schools, SUD treatment providers, the county jail, and any community group or individual request. The Coordinator attends provider fairs and public events to help distribute naloxone and Deterra medication disposal pouches. In addition to supplying Deterra disposal pouches, the Coordinator promotes the utilization of medication drop boxes and medication take back events. The Coordinator also assists in developing and disseminating information on available resources for those with OUD and directs interested parties to organizations that provide naloxone trainings and other harm reduction materials such as drug test strips and xylazine wound care kits. Funding for this program is committed through 2028.
Organization: Cumberland-Perry Drug & Alcohol Commission
Remediation program categories: • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Safe Disposal
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • Healthcare Personnel • Substance Use Treatment Personnel • Mental Health Treatment Personnel • Law Enforcement Personnel • First Responders/EMT • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Cumberland County remediation program #3: Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
Description: The Cumberland County Commissioners have allocated opioid settlement funds to our Single County Authority, the Cumberland-Perry Drug & Alcohol Commission, to cover the cost of opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment for Cumberland County residents who are uninsured or whose insurance does not cover the needed service, and who lack the financial capacity to pay out of pocket. These funds may be used for any licensed OUD treatment services: detoxification, inpatient rehabilitation, halfway house, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, or outpatient.
Organization: Cumberland-Perry Drug & Alcohol Commission
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
• B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Cumberland County remediation program #4: Evidence-Based Prevention
Description: Opioid Settlement Funds have been allocated to our Single County Authority, the Cumberland-Perry Drug & Alcohol Commission, to cover part of the cost for providing substance use disorder (SUD) prevention services to Cumberland County schools and communities. These services are evidence-based programs designed to increase the youth’s skills related to healthy decision-making, standing up to peer pressure, and learning about the harmful effects of drug use. Specific evidence-based programs offered include “Too Good for Drugs”, “Life Skills”, “Catch My Breath”, “Project Towards No Drug Abuse”, “Strengthening Families Program”, “Guiding Good Choices”, and “Incredible Years”. Services are provided in all nine public school districts in Cumberland County, and in various community settings within the County. This supplemental funding allows the Commission to accommodate the greater demand for these services within the past two years.
Organization: Cumberland-Perry Drug & Alcohol Commission
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
• B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Cumberland County remediation program #5: Student Assistance Early Intervention
Description: Opioid Settlement Funds have been allocated to our Single County Authority, the Cumberland-Perry Drug & Alcohol Commission, to cover part of the cost for providing substance use disorder (SUD) Student Assistance Program (SAP) services to Cumberland County schools, students, and families. SAP is an evidence-informed prevention program required of all schools’ grades K-12 in PA. SAP is designed to assist in identifying issues including drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and mental health issues which pose a barrier to a student’s success. Students can be identified and helped with the SAP program with any concerns around their using drugs or their families. This is an established and continuing service provided in all nine school districts within the County. Many of the students served are also involved with the County’s Children & Youth Services or Juvenile Probation departments.
Organization: Cumberland-Perry Drug & Alcohol Commission
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Justice-involved Individuals • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
• B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Cumberland County remediation program #6: Cumberland County Problem-Solving Courts
Description: Cumberland County operates three problem-solving courts: Treatment Court, Overdose Intervention Court, and TOMS Mental Health Court. These courts are effective in linking offenders with opioid use disorders (OUDs) to a full continuum of treatment, case management, and recovery support services. In 2023 the cost to the County for operating these courts exceeded $1 million. The County’s projection of a $20 million budget deficit for 2024 has led to a review of all current county-funded programs and has called into question its ability to continue providing the specialty courts. The share of costs covered by settlement funds is based on the percentage of participants in each court that have an OUD: 62% for Overdose Intervention Court; 42% for Treatment Court; 23% for TOMS Mental Health Court. The total amount committed for 2024 is $536,278.
Organization: Cumberland County Criminal Justice Services
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Dauphin County
Dauphin County remediation program #1: McNees Opioid Remediation Grant Program
Description: Provides resources to staff government oversight and management of opioid abatement programs. McNees staff facilitate the Opioid Remediation Grant Program in Dauphin County by establishing guidelines, managing applicants, facilitating the advisory board, and supporting Human Services staff to ensure awarded funds are used in compliance with the settlement parameters.
Organization: McNees Strategic Solutions Group, LLC.
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Harm Reduction – Other • Family-Centered Support Programs • Safe Disposal • Recovery Support • Stigma Reduction • Data Collection/Research • Infrastructure Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Infants (those under 6 months) • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • Healthcare Personnel • Substance Use Treatment Personnel • Mental Health Treatment Personnel • Law Enforcement Personnel • First Responders/EMT • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-J. Leadership, Planning and Coordination
Dauphin County remediation program #2: Arcana Transforming and Monitoring Recovery Support
Description: Arcana Recovery is a software platform that supports the work performed by a range of Recovery Specialists (Certified Recovery Specialists, Counselors, Administrators, etc.) and other support groups (Case Managers, Legal Counselors, Community Liaisons, etc.) who are committed to successful opioid remediation across their community and across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Arcana Recovery solution includes fully integrated tracking and reporting of each patient’s unique challenges with underlying data analysis tools that constantly measure patient success and highlight needed changes. These same analytics are viewable by administrators and other team members to help manage the direction and continues success of abatement strategies at the community level as well as the individual patient level.
Organization: Arcana Recovery
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support • Data Collection/Research
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-J. Leadership, Planning and Coordination
Dauphin County remediation program #3: Bethany Christian Services – ReNew
Description: ReNew provides comprehensive wrap-around services to pregnant and post-partum women who present with OUD and co-occurring substance abuse disorder and mental health conditions. Integrating trauma-informed, evidence-based, harm reduction strategies and formalized cross-sectoral care coordination, the funds are supporting the Women’s Advocate, who facilitates the program for both women in the community and those transitioning out of the criminal justice system. ReNew mitigates harms from OUD through Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities (TASC) strategies for success outlined below. These practices integrate cultural, family, and specific needs tailored for each individual and community. Building trusting relationships and employing direct case management activities and holistic life navigation.
Organization: Bethany Christian Services
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Other • Family-Centered Support Programs
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Infants (those under 6 months) • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-C. Pregnant & Postpartum Women
• A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
• A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
Dauphin County remediation program #4: Catholic Charities – Saint Samuel Center Social Determinates of Health
Description: Funds will be used to support the salaries of the Program Director and one Part-Time Case Manager. The Program Director oversees all Lourdeshouse operations and ensures that residents receive high-quality services. The Case Manager will help residents address basic needs so that the counselors can focus on counseling. The Case Manager will also help residents be more efficient in their search for resources, allowing them to spend more time working on their addictions. Funds will also be used to give women direct assistance including personal supplies, household supplies, rent assistance, and monthly bus passes. The supplies and rent assistance will address two basic needs so that the women have the time & space to focus on recovery. The bus passes will enable the women to consistently attend critical appointments. Together, the resources that will be provided with Opioid Remediation funds will create an environment that will greatly bolster these women’s chances of beating addiction.
Organization: Catholic Charities of the Dioceses of Harrisburg
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • A-C. Pregnant & Postpartum Women
• A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
• B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Dauphin County remediation program #5: Dauphin County ASPIRE
Description: Dauphin County ASPIRE provides awareness promotion and marketing, trainings, task force support, resources and training to survivors, and school support. ASPIRE manages a suicide prevention website, does social media and marketing, facilitates awareness events for suicide prevention, markets HOPE Squad and Aevidum school programs, as well as creates and distributes suicide prevention videos for education and support. ASPIRE provides various suicide prevention trainings: QPR, ASIST, LOSS, and community trainings for “natural listeners”. ASPIRE support the Suicide Prevention Task Force by providing crucial information on potential needs. ASPIRE provides resources and training for suicide attempt survivors. ASPIRE also supports youth suicide prevention efforts through their Hope Squads across several school districts.
Organization: Dauphin County ASPIRE
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Treatment – Other • Harm Reduction – Other • Recovery Support • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • Mental Health Treatment Personnel • Law Enforcement Personnel • First Responders/EMT • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Dauphin County remediation program #6: Dauphin County CASA
Description: This effort of training volunteers is multifaceted. Volunteers begin to learn and understand OUD and SUD as well as mental health, domestic violence, LGBTQIA, trauma, and resiliency. All of these subjects are closely related to OUD. OUD is often a cause and/or an effect of the reasons we work with the families we do. The curriculum that is taught to our volunteers is a national curriculum that is enhanced with real local data and partners to add practicality. The national training is standard at 30 hours, our training is closer to 40 hours. We partner with Penn State Health, Dauphin County Drug and Alcohol to enhance our preservice training as well as provide additional training for current volunteers.
Organization: Dauphin County CASA
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Family-Centered Support Programs
Target population: • Family members of those who use opioids • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
• B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
• B-J. Leadership, Planning and Coordination
• B-K. Training
Dauphin County remediation program #7: Daystar Trauma Treatment Integration
Description: Provide effective trauma treatment for individuals with opioid use disorder and co-occurring substance use disorder and mental health disorder through integrating a trauma track into our existing program. The trauma track will include training our healthcare personnel to identify and address trauma and add the following new services: a service dog for the facility, trauma-informed yoga, equine-assisted therapy, and biofeedback therapy.
Organization: Daystar Center for Spiritual Recovery
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Dauphin County remediation program #8: Gaudenzia Re-entry Case Management
Description: Gaudenzia, Inc. provided re-entry case management services to justice-involved Dauphin Co. residents with OUD/SUD.
Organization: Gaudenzia Inc.
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
Dauphin County remediation program #9: Hamilton Health Opioid Remediation Program
Description: Hamilton Health uses these funds to expand their warm hand-off and recovery services while using the evidence-based strategy of motivational interviewing. The target population is women and men with OUD and co-occurring SUD and mental health concerns. The funds were used to hire a new intensive case manager (ICM) as part of their Opioid Center of Excellence program. The ICM assesses the individuals’ needs, including assessment of social determinants of health, developing a service plan, and meeting with the program participants regularly to meet their needs. The ICM will assist the participants in connecting with drug & alcohol treatment and coordinating resources such as transportation, housing, education, job placement/training, and childcare. The ICM will coordinate with community-based agencies to assure access to inpatient, outpatient, MAT, and mental health services.
Organization: Hamilton Health Center
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
Dauphin County remediation program #10: JFT Recovery and Re-entry
Description: Peer to Peer Mentoring Services provided to Northern Dauphin County to include all 14 Townships and 8 Boroughs. The program is an up to 12-month program of goal setting, resource brokerage, support, life skills and recovery skills provided individually and in group settings. This also includes community education and outreach. The program works within treatment programs to help with engagement and follow-up and then in the community to establish life skills and support needed to continue a lifetime of wellness. Increase community awareness and education on opioids, Naloxone and other Opioid Reverse Overdose and lifesaving medications, MAT’s, addiction, breaking stigma -measured by surveys (key informant, focus groups and pre/posttests.) Provide a MARA (MAT) Support Group meeting as one of the multiple pathways to recovery.
Organization: JFT Recovery and Veterans Support Services
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
Dauphin County remediation program #11: Mazzitti and Sullivan/Pyramid-Police Peer Program
Description: The Police Peer Support Program is an extension of the Employee Assistance Program that is specifically tailored toward law enforcement. Mental health professionals and retired law enforcement officials work in collaboration to train volunteer Peer Support Officers, who provide confidential support services to fellow employees. This program is designed to help individual officers manage the residual effects of primary and secondary traumatic stress and to increase positive outcomes among police officers, police departments, and the communities they serve.
Organization: Pyramid Healthcare d/b/a Mazzitti and Sullivan Counseling Services
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: • First Responders/EMT
Exhibit E strategies: • B-I. First Responders
Dauphin County remediation program #12: UPMC Center for Addiction Recovery
Description: UPMC plans to purchase a mobile unit so their addiction medicine specialists can deliver treatment to residents of Dauphin County who are not accessing care through the Center for Addiction Recovery or a waivered primary care provider. UPMC providers will focus on specific areas of the county that are identified as hot spots for opioid use and overdoses. The mobile intervention model allows providers to meet people where they are, build trusting relationships, and work to engage their patients with consistent long-term health care.
Organization: UPMC in Central PA
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Dauphin County remediation program #13: White Deer Run Bridge Device
Description: These funds were used to purchase 33 Masimo Bridge devices at a cost of $660 each. These devices are indicated for two forms of treatment: 1.) Total Abstinence Detoxification and 2.) Transition from a full agonist opioid, like fentanyl and methadone, to buprenorphine products such as Suboxone or Sublocade. Of the 104 clients who utilized Bridge, all but four met their goals. This represents a 96.2% rate of completion using this device. More information on this device can be found at: https://www.masimo.com/en-us/content-pages/masimo-bridge.html
Organization: White Deer Run Allenwood
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • B-F. Prevent Over-Prescribing and Ensure Appropriate Prescribing and Dispensing of Opioids
Dauphin County remediation program #14: PA Adult and Teen Challenge
Description: Pennsylvania Adult & Teen Challenge endeavors to provide ‘wholeness to the hopeless’ through multiple levels of care. These levels of care include Withdrawal Management, Residential Treatment and Outpatient Treatment and Mental Health Counseling. Each level of care includes options for MAT Treatment.
Organization: PA Adult and Teen Challenge
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
Dauphin County remediation program #15: The Naaman Center
Description: Pennsylvania Adult & Teen Challenge endeavors to provide ‘wholeness to the hopeless’ through multiple levels of care. These levels of care include Withdrawal Management, Residential Treatment and Outpatient Treatment. Each level of care includes options for MAT Treatment. The Naaman Center provides an evidence-based counseling model and approaches to addiction recovery: Trauma informed care, CBT, DBT, MI Strategies.
Organization: PA Adult and Teen Challenge
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids
Exhibit E strategies: • A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
Dauphin County remediation program #16: PSU Vending Machines for Community Health
Description: PSU has installed vending machine in the Millersburg Borough. The objective is to reduce barriers in the local community to promote health and reduce the harms of OUD and SUD in underserved and hard-to-reach populations of Northern Dauphin County. The vending machine dispenses health items free of charge such as: naloxone, fentanyl testing strips, HIV self-test, condoms, pregnancy tests, covid-19 test, as well as mittens, hats, and socks. The vending machines are available 24/7/365. The vending machines are also interactive and have web-based cloud services, allowing for a number of novel uses to connect users to local community resources like food pantries, housing, healthcare, OUD/SUD services, and mental health services. To find more information on the vending machines, you can visit this link: https://research.med.psu.edu/health-to-go-vending-machines/
Organization: The Pennsylvania State University
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Harm Reduction – Other • Family-Centered Support Programs • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Infants (those under 6 months) • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Dauphin County remediation program #17: PSU MAT Education, Training, & Mentorship
Description: This project provided education to primary care work-force at Penn State on prescribing buprenorphine in the setting of primary care visits. These funds have enabled Penn State Health to establish a Hub-and-Spoke program, with the PA Psychiatric Institute’s Opioid Treatment Program, to serve as a “hub” and a network of dispersed primary care and subspecialty clinics serving as “spokes”.
Organization: Pennsylvania State Univ, Hershey Med Ctr
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Dauphin County remediation program #18: Penn State Health Maternal Substance Use Disorder Program
Description: Our Maternal Substance Use Disorder evidence-based program employs a comprehensive approach to diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for all pregnant individuals affected by substance use disorder. These services encompass screening of affected populations, such as pregnant individuals and neonates; provision of medication-assisted treatment (MAT); management of substance use disorder throughout pregnancy and for the subsequent year postpartum; provision of mental health services; provision of neonatal and pediatric services; consultation with addiction medicine specialists; collaboration with local and regional administrative bodies, including the Department of Health and Child and Youth Services; outreach to care facilities, including non-profit centers, rehabilitation centers, and correctional and incarceration facilities; and collaboration with local and regional care facilities that provide “warm handoff” services.
Organization: The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Harm Reduction – Other • Family-Centered Support Programs • Recovery Support • Stigma Reduction • Data Collection/Research • Infrastructure Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Infants (those under 6 months)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
• A-C. Pregnant & Postpartum Women
• A-D. Expanding Treatment for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (“NAS”)
Dauphin County remediation program #19: County Administrative Oversight
Description: Dauphin County administrative oversight of the grant, 3% max. This includes designated staff salaries and benefits based on the portion of the employees’ job that is spent working specifically on the Opioid Remediation Grant. This is calculated by a time-study for the Human Services Director and percentage of funds that are managed by the Fiscal Director in order to determine the amount of each employee’s salary that can be charged to the Opioid Remediation Grant. The amount reported is only half the actual expenses for county administration of this grant. The other funding source used to pay these expenses is the interest earned on the opioid remediation funds.
Organization: Dauphin County
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Harm Reduction – Other • Family-Centered Support Programs • Safe Disposal • Recovery Support • Stigma Reduction • Data Collection/Research • Infrastructure Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Infants (those under 6 months) • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • Healthcare Personnel • Substance Use Treatment Personnel • Mental Health Treatment Personnel • Law Enforcement Personnel • First Responders/EMT • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-J. Leadership, Planning and Coordination
Dauphin County remediation program #20: A New Tomorrow Recovery and Reentry Support Services
Description: A New Tomorrow is a grassroots non-profit organization founded in 2019. Their mission is to provide housing to women being released from facilities and to provide supportive services for family reunification, financial planning, mentoring, case management, recovery services, employment assistance, goal planning, and connect them to resources using trauma-informed care approach. The opioid grant funds will support the expansion of their recovery and re-entry supportive services at the Recovery House for individuals on Medication Assistance Treatment, Opioid Use Disorder with co-occurring SUD and MH. It will also help expand group services such as SMART Recovery, Parenting-Mommy Matters/Proud Dads, and Trauma-Seeking Safety.
Organization: A New Tomorrow
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Treatment – Other • Family-Centered Support Programs
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
• A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
• B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Dauphin County remediation program #21: Ascend Clinical Services-Naaman Center
Description: The Naaman Center will utilize the Opioid Remediation funding on staff training and development in trauma treatment, providing transportation to eliminate barriers to receiving supportive services, and case management to assure their clients are connected to vital resources such as housing, transportation, job placement, training, and childcare. The Naaman Center provides an evidence-based counseling model and various approaches to addiction recovery. The Naaman Center offers intensive outpatient treatment, ASAM Level of Care 2.1, Outpatient Treatment, ASAM Level of Care 1.0. Their evidence-based approaches include Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Family Program.
Organization: Ascend Naaman Center
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other • Family-Centered Support Programs • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
• A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
• B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Dauphin County remediation program #22: Catholic Charities Free Walk-In Outpatient Clinic
Description: Catholic Charities will use the Opioid Remediation Funding to offer extra assistance to clients with OUD during their recovery. Services will be offered free of charge to individuals with OUD to lower costs and barriers to underserved communities. SDOH such as income, employment, housing, education, and neighborhood play a critical role in successful treatment outcomes. This funding will allow the clinic staff to offer OUD clients resources that will help them persevere with treatment and make a full recovery. Funds will be used to cover the costs associated with Psychiatric staff and Case Manager positions as well as covering medication prescriptions, providing bus passes, food and personal supplies to clients with OUD. The Licensed Psychiatrists will provide counseling and the Case Manager will help clients access additional resources to aid them in their recovery.
Organization: Catholic Charities
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
• A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
• B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Dauphin County remediation program #23: Dauphin County Prison MAT Program
Description: Dauphin County Prison will utilize the Opioid Remediation Funds to increase access to Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT) services and supports for incarcerated individuals, those on probation, parole, and those returning to the community after incarceration. Funds will be used to support MAT for those with Opioid Use Disorder. The overall goal is to reduce overdose deaths by increasing access to evidence-based treatment, services, and supports. Dauphin County Prison contracts with PrimeCare to provide medical services to justice-involved individuals.
Organization: Dauphin County Prison
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Harm Reduction – Other • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
Dauphin County remediation program #24: Hamilton Health Center Opioid Remediation II
Description: Hamilton Health Center will expand their screening, intervention, and referrals to treatment (SBIRT) to non-Medicaid eligible or uninsured pregnant women with OUD and co-occurring SUD and MH. This project will provide a licensed mental health professional with experience in trauma, co-occurring mental health and SUD conditions to provide comprehensive therapy for pregnant and postpartum women being served by Bethany Christian Services and Penn State Health partnerships. This partnership will close the gaps in services by providing wrap-around services including housing, transportation, job placement, and childcare resources. These intervention efforts in conjunction with MAT and case management, will ensure a seamless warm handoff to a full continuum of recovery services.
Organization: Hamilton Health Center
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other • Family-Centered Support Programs
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Infants (those under 6 months) • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-C. Pregnant & Postpartum Women
Dauphin County remediation program #25: HIS Ministries – Father Me
Description: HIS Ministries is a nonprofit organization the facilitates the “Father Me” program, which focuses on men and fathers to equip them with the skills and tools to improve themselves, their families, and their communities. H.I.S. provides fatherhood, developmental training, and whole family programming through Dauphin County Children and Youth, Camp Hill Prison, and other local agencies. This funding will provide resources and hope to boys ages 10-14 whose fathers are incarcerated, so they are surrounded by supports and positive male role models. When given the right tools to succeed, HIS Ministry rebuilds families and supports children’s self-esteem, resiliency, and inspire and assist them in living meaningful lives. The holistic program is aimed at breaking family cycles of opioid use and incarceration while improving youth outcomes.
Organization: HIS Ministries
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Family-Centered Support Programs
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Justice-involved Individuals • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Dauphin County remediation program #26: LivingWell Family Restoration Program
Description: LivingWell will use the Opioid Remediation Funds to expand their warm-handoff program and their capacity to serve more individuals and families struggling with opioid addiction and co-occurring mental health challenges. It will also expand their prevention services. LivingWell’s Family Restoration Program includes educational workshops, support groups, and community programs. All programs funded by this grant will include an emphasis on one or more abatement strategies with a focus on raising awareness about the dangers of opioid misuse, providing resources for prevention, and offering support for those affected by addiction, their families, and loved ones.
Organization: LivingWell Institute
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Family-Centered Support Programs • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids
Exhibit E strategies: • A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
• B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
• B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Dauphin County remediation program #27: Samara Center for Individual and Family Growth
Description: Samara is a 501c3 nonprofit organization with a mission to interrupt intergenerational cycles of child maltreatment, neglect, and abandonment. Drug addiction is a leading cause of child abuse. Samara is certified in the Neuro-sequential Model, an evidence-based approach to clinical problem-solving. It is an approach that integrates core principles of neurodevelopmental and traumatology to inform work with children, families, and the community: https://www.neurosequential.com. Most of the families at Samara have been impacted directly or indirectly by drug use, manufacturing, dealing, and childhood maltreatment.
Organization: Samara Center
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Family-Centered Support Programs • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Infants (those under 6 months) • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-E. Address the Needs of Pregnant or Parenting Women and Their Families, Including Babies with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Delaware County
Delaware County remediation program #1: Opioid Crisis Response Center (American Treatment Network)
Description: Opioid Crisis Response Center, located in Upland, to provide three primary services: Opioid Treatment Program with a full continuum of treatment services; in-person 24-hour assessment center; and 23-hour reclines for individuals awaiting placement in treatment services. Program Description submitted with 12/31/23 Report
Organization: American Treatment Network
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
• A-C. Pregnant & Postpartum Women
• A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
Delaware County remediation program #2: Resilience After Infant Substance Exposure (CHOP)
Description: Clinical service which provides longitudinal neurodevelopmental monitoring and care coordination to identify points of intervention within family strengths and areas of need to improve the well-being, health and developmental outcomes for infants and children diagnosed with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome or Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome. Initial Program Description submitted with 12/31/23 Report, subsequent response for Request for Grant Proposals for 2023 Funds submitted with 6/30/24 report. Program description for 2024 Funds attached.
Organization: Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Family members of those who use opioids • Infants (those under 6 months)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-D. Expanding Treatment for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (“NAS”)
Delaware County remediation program #3: Substance Use Harm Reduction for Families (CHOP)
Description: Program designed to build capacity in overdose prevention and treatment services by supporting the public, clinicians, recovery professionals, and first responders by providing real-time coaching through initiating Medication Assisted Treatment, administering naloxone, poisoning prevention train-the-trainer events, and real-time surveillance for needs assessment and program evaluation. Initial Program Description submitted with 12/31/23 Report, response for Request for Grant Proposals for 2023 Funds submitted with 6/30/24 Report.
Organization: Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Other
Target population: • Family members of those who use opioids • Infants (those under 6 months)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-A. Naloxone or other FDA-Approved Drug to Reverse Opioid overdoses
• A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
• A-I. Evidence-based Data Collection and Research Analyzing the Effectiveness of the Abatement Strategies within the State
Delaware County remediation program #4: Assessment and Therapy for Homeless and Near Homeless Households (Community Action)
Description: Provide screening and assessment for persons experiencing homelessness or near homelessness, and therapy for those who are identified as having issues related to opioid or other substance use. Program Description submitted with 12/31/23 Report
Organization: Community Action Agency of Delaware County
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Delaware County remediation program #5: Targeted Case Management for Pregnant Women/Children (Human Services)
Description: Amend current contractual agreements with service providers to include a specialized case management track geared towards pregnant women and women with children. Program Description submitted with 12/31/23 Report
Organization: Delaware County Human Services – Drug and Alcohol
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-C. Pregnant & Postpartum Women
Delaware County remediation program #6: Transportation Services (Human Services)
Description: Add transportation to current contractual agreements with service providers to reduce the identified barrier to accessing treatment. Program Description submitted with 12/31/23 Report
Organization: Delaware County Human Services – Drug and Alcohol
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Delaware County remediation program #7: Delco Revive (DCHD)
Description: Expansion of Delco Revive to provide leave-behind kits, CPR Certification, MRC training support, and marketing campaign. Program Description submitted with 12/31/23 Report. Response to Request for Grant Proposals for 2024 Funds attached.
Organization: Delaware County Health Department
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Harm Reduction – Other
Target population: • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic
Exhibit E strategies: • A-A. Naloxone or other FDA-Approved Drug to Reverse Opioid overdoses
Delaware County remediation program #8: Deterra (DCHD)
Description: Proposal to contract with Deterra to distribute drug disposal pouches, which allow for safe medication disposal at home, and will include a customized postcard with a greeting from the County and health education information about medication safety and opioid harm reduction. Program Description submitted with 12/31/23 Report
Organization: Delaware County Health Department
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Delaware County remediation program #9: Warm handoff/Recovery Program Expansion (Merakey)
Description: Expansion and enhancement of the forensic services through case management and peer services to support individuals while incarcerated, when approaching release, when integrating into the community, and participating in diversion courts. Program Description submitted with 12/31/23 Report. Request for continued funding attached.
Organization: Merakey
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
Delaware County remediation program #10: Prevention (MCFS)
Description: Program designed to combat the opioid crisis within the immigrant community through media campaigns to prevent opioid misuse by engaging non-profits and faith-based communities as systems to support prevention. Program Description submitted with 12/31/23 Report. Request for continued funding attached.
Organization: Multicultural Community Family Services
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Delaware County remediation program #11: Medication Assisted Treatment – Start-Up (MVP)
Description: Start-up costs to develop the Narcotic Treatment Program at the Chester site to provide Medication Assisted Treatment, including a Partial Hospitalization Program and Certified Recovery Specialists. Program Description submitted with 12/31/23 Report
Organization: MVP Recovery
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
Delaware County remediation program #12: Prevention Education (Nemours)
Description: Provide education at four events, one being an Opioid Awareness Day program and the remaining three at schools within the higher population densities communities in the County, designed to increase awareness of risks, prevention, and treatment among adolescents and their families. Program Description submitted with 12/31/23 Report
Organization: Nemours Children’s Health
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Delaware County remediation program #13: CareConnect Warmline (Penn)
Description: Expansion of CareConnect Warmline, currently operating in Philadelphia, which provides a low-barrier safety net to buprenorphine and substance use navigation services, to Delaware County. Initial Program Description submitted with 12/31/23 Report, response for Request for Grant Proposals for 2023 Funds submitted with 6/30/24 Report.
Organization: Penn’s Center for Addiction Medicine and Policy
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • A-A. Naloxone or other FDA-Approved Drug to Reverse Opioid overdoses
• A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
• A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
Delaware County remediation program #14: Education and Training (PA Institute of Technology)
Description: Implement opioid education initiatives that would strengthen current healthcare-related curricula intended toward future practitioners and would provide educational opportunities and resources for the community. Program Description submitted with 12/31/23 Report
Organization: Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-A. Naloxone or other FDA-Approved Drug to Reverse Opioid overdoses
• A-G. Prevention Programs
Delaware County remediation program #15: CEU Program Targeting Pharmacy-Related Providers (SJU)
Description: Online, asynchronous continuing educational program for pharmacists addressing critical areas such as reducing the stigma surrounding Opioid Use Disorder, implementing screening techniques, intervening when necessary, and appropriately referring patients to local resources. Program Description submitted with 12/31/23 Report Response to Request for Grant Proposals attached.
Organization: St. Joseph’s University
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Healthcare Personnel
Exhibit E strategies: • B-F. Prevent Over-Prescribing and Ensure Appropriate Prescribing and Dispensing of Opioids
Delaware County remediation program #16: Opioid Addiction Education and Prevention Series for Medical Residents/Students (SJU)
Description: Prevention-based educational series, addressing themes of recognizing addition, safe prescribing practices, and alternative forms of chronic pain management, for medical residents and medical students. Program Description submitted with 12/31/23 Report
Organization: St. Joseph’s University
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Delaware County remediation program #17: Working Group to Develop Curriculum for K-12 Students Focused on Opioid Prevention (SJU)
Description: Convene a workgroup to evaluate and enhance the Institute for Clinical Bioethics’ comprehensive education and prevention curriculum to be deployed at County Schools. Program Description submitted with 12/31/23 Report
Organization: St. Josephs University
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Delaware County remediation program #18: Housing and Outreach (Savage Sisters)
Description: Expand evidence-based services, including recovery housing, education, harm reduction, and outreach, currently operational in Philadelphia to Delaware County. Program Description submitted with 12/31/23 Report Request for continued funding attached.
Organization: Savage Sisters Recovery Inc.
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Harm Reduction – Other • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids
Exhibit E strategies: • A-A. Naloxone or other FDA-Approved Drug to Reverse Opioid overdoses
• A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
• A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
Delaware County remediation program #19: First Helps Program (Shevlin)
Description: Proposal to provide financial assistance through gift cards and money orders for basic needs to persons beginning recovery, staffing to monitor the program, and a portion of the recovery software utilized to track participant’s recovery journey and ongoing care coordination. Program Description submitted with 12/31/23 Report. Request for continued funding attached.
Organization: The Shevlin Family Foundation
Remediation program categories: • Family-Centered Support Programs
Target population: • Family members of those who use opioids
Exhibit E strategies: • A-A. Naloxone or other FDA-Approved Drug to Reverse Opioid overdoses
• A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
Delaware County remediation program #20: Nurturing Sober Communities (Shevlin)
Description: Proposal to enhance provider’s ability to nurture sober communities through community events, such as Recovery Fest, Overdose Awareness and Memorial Walk, and Phillies Game for persons in recovery; and facilitation of Recovery Home Coalition Meetings. Program Description submitted with 12/31/23 Report
Organization: The Shevlin Family Foundation
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Delaware County remediation program #21: Stabilization and Enhancement of the Journey Program (Shevlin)
Description: Proposal to increase capacity to provide ongoing recovery support to persons in the Journey Program by adding Certified Recovery Specialists on a part-time basis to establish and maintain regular contact with the individuals. Program Description submitted with 12/31/23 Report
Organization: The Shevlin Family Foundation
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
• A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
• A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
Delaware County remediation program #22: Opioid Service Delivery Expansion Program (Widener)
Description: Enhance the clinical experience of predoctoral interns to increase training experiences related to developing core competencies required for working with the vulnerable and underserved populations impacted by the opioid crisis, design and implement inter-professional learning, and increase the standard of integrated clinical practice. Initial Program Description submitted with 12/31/23 Report, and response for Request for Grant Proposals for 2023 Funds submitted with 6/30/24 Report.
Organization: Widener University
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Substance Use Treatment Personnel
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-F. Prevent Over-Prescribing and Ensure Appropriate Prescribing and Dispensing of Opioids
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Delaware County remediation program #23: Community Recovery Center (American Treatment Network)
Description: Program description uploaded with June 30, 2024 Report.
Organization: American Treatment Network
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Delaware County remediation program #24: Community Recovery Center (UDTJ)
Description: A comprehensive strategy to address the Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) epidemic in Delaware County, focusing on marginalized residents, including LGBTQQIA+, BIPOC, and underserved youth populations. It encompasses a multifaceted approach aimed at increasing accessibility to resources, improving mental health, fostering community building, reducing social isolation, and empowering individuals through advocacy and creative arts programs.
Organization: Amistad Law Project – Understanding, Devotion, Take Action, Justice
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Family-Centered Support Programs • Recovery Support • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Delaware County remediation program #25: CRS in Emergency Rooms (MVP)
Description: A mutual agreement with Emergency Departments to have CRS staff stationed on site for the real time, hands on warm hand off process to occur.
Organization: MVP Recovery
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids
Exhibit E strategies: • B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
Delaware County remediation program #26: Recovery Stabilization (Opioid Crisis Action Network)
Description: Provide recovery stabilization for those in treatment, such as transportation, food/clothing assistance, workforce training, GED preparation, rental/utility assistance, and other wrap-around services.
Organization: Opioid Crisis Action Network
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Delaware County remediation program #28: Immigrant Opioid Prevention Education (International Center)
Description: Educational activities to prevent the spread of opioid misuse and addiction in the African immigrant communuty and focusing on prevention of new cases of opioid use disorder and targeting the underrepresented communities in Delco that comprise of immigrants from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Rwanda and South Africa. It will be conducted in partnership with an immigrant headed church, the Trinity Episcopal Church in Boothwyn. The ICAP team will act as facilitators, providing technical input, background information, leading discussions, ensuring the project and manpower meets the required standards and that timelines and targets are met in a timely manner and that the project is in full compliance with the grant requirements.
Organization: International Center for Alleviation of Poverty
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Delaware County remediation program #29: Wrap Around and Recovery Stabilization (Maternity Care)
Description: Range of programs in Delaware County that provide comprehensive wraparound and recovery stabilization services to pregnant and postpartum women with and in recovery from opioid use disorder (OUD) and substance use disorder (SUD) to ensure that high-risk families do not slip through the social safety net.
Organization: Maternity Care Coalition
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Infants (those under 6 months)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-C. Pregnant & Postpartum Women
Delaware County remediation program #30: Peer Support Services (MHP)
Description: To enhance current Mental Health Partnerships services in Delaware County – Project Share, Homeless Outreach Program, and Connect to Permanency RRH – through the addition of three trained Recovery Coaches and a Supervisor. These additional staff members, based at the Delaware County office in Upper Derby, will establish the site as a Community Recovery Center and resource hub for folks with substance use disorder, their familiies and the community as a whole.
Organization: Mental Health Partnerships
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
Delaware County remediation program #31: Implementation of Substance Use Prevention (SJU)
Description: A curruculum to support school administrators (i.e., principals, vice principals, superintendents), faculty, school mental healthcare personnel, families, and students. Specifically, through the educational program, we aim to create a program that supports the needs of each level within Delaware County schools to support the overall community and nurture a clinate of prevention.
Organization: St. Joseph’s University
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Delaware County remediation program #32: Prevention Education (Savage Sisters)
Description: Funding the continuation of the work of opening and continued operation of two receovery homes, the implementing and continued operation of three weekly mobile outreach events, and the increase of overdose prevention and reversal training to the Delaware County Community.
Organization: Savage Sisters Recovery Inc.
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic
Exhibit E strategies: • A-A. Naloxone or other FDA-Approved Drug to Reverse Opioid overdoses
• A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
• A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
Delaware County remediation program #33: Family Recovery Community Center (Shevlin)
Description: Funding to create a business plan, find a property, refit and furnish a property and start to build the programs needed to support families of those affected by substance use disorder.
Organization: The Shevlin Family Foundation
Remediation program categories: • Family-Centered Support Programs
Target population: • Family members of those who use opioids
Exhibit E strategies: • A-A. Naloxone or other FDA-Approved Drug to Reverse Opioid overdoses
• A-G. Prevention Programs
• B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-E. Address the Needs of Pregnant or Parenting Women and Their Families, Including Babies with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Delaware County remediation program #34: Transportation Services
Description: Funds utilized for transportation services for individuals to attend treatment, recovery groups, etc.
Organization: American Treatment Network
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Delaware County remediation program #35: Public Health Campaign
Description: Be Part of the Conversation will provide six community-based programs throughout Delaware County by May 31, 2026. These programs will be offered either in person (four) or on Zoom (two). The programs suggested include “Challenging Stigma: Helping Friends and Families Understand Harm Reduction” and “Demystifying Harm Reduction.” These programs will have subject matter experts present on the history and background of harm reduction, the legality and access of harm reduction supplies (including but not limited to naloxone, test strips), and how to safely use the supplies. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions at registration in order to effectively engage and develop programs with questions answered. One of the programs will be translated and offered to a Spanish speaking community.
Organization: Be Part of the Conversation
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Delaware County remediation program #36: Medication Assisted Treatment – George W. Hill
Description: Medication Assisted Treatment at the County Correctional Facility. Expenditures for staff, medication, and operational costs.
Organization: George W. Hill Correctional Facility
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Target population: • Justice-involved Individuals
Exhibit E strategies: • B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Delaware County remediation program #38: Test and Go
Description: The Delaware County Health Department (DCHD) aims to use Opioid Settlement Funds to expand its self-service testandgo™ health kiosk campaign. In September 2024, DCHD launched three healthcare kiosks in the county that provide 24/7 access to harm-reduction products, including Narcan, fentanyl and xylazine testing strips, and infectious disease testing products, all free of charge. Since their introduction, over 600 products have been distributed, and interest in additional kiosks has grown in several municipalities. With the requested funding, DCHD plans to install two more kiosks in high traffic areas with accessibility to vulnerable populations to further reduce opioid-related fatalities. The testandgo™ kiosks are designed to dispense Narcan (Naloxone), Fentanyl, and Xylazine testing strips.
Organization: Delaware County Health Department
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Other
Target population: • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic
Exhibit E strategies: • A-A. Naloxone or other FDA-Approved Drug to Reverse Opioid overdoses
Delaware County remediation program #39: Information Technology – GIS Mapping
Description: Staff costs associated with the GIS mapping of overdose deaths and Naloxone Administrations within the County.
Organization: Delaware County Information Technology
Remediation program categories: • Data Collection/Research
Target population: • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic
Exhibit E strategies: • B-L. Research
Delaware County remediation program #40: Ongoing Services of Children Born Addicted (Maternity Care Coalition)
Description: Maternity Care Coalition will utilize the funds to support its programs in Delaware County that provide comprehensive, trauma-informed services to children born affected by substances in utero and pregnant and postpartum women with and in recovery from opioid use disorder (OUD) and substance use disorder (SUD). Funds will support the provision of direct services as well as marketing efforts to reach more high-risk pregnant and postpartum women, their infants, and families who are impacted by OUD/SUD in Delaware County.
Organization: Maternity Care Coalition
Remediation program categories: • Family-Centered Support Programs
Target population: • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Infants (those under 6 months)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-E. Address the Needs of Pregnant or Parenting Women and Their Families, Including Babies with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Delaware County remediation program #41: Toxicology Testing – Medical Examiner
Description: The Delaware County Medical Examiner will begin the proposed public health campaign by analyzing toxicology reports to identify trends in substance abuse, focusing on which communities are most impacted by opioid overdoses. This includes tracking the prevalence of opioids such as fentanyl, heroin, and prescription painkillers, as well as the emergence of new or synthetic drugs. This in-depth analysis will help recognize vulnerable populations, neighborhoods with high substance use rates, and demographic trends. Based on this data, our organization will identify high-risk communities, particularly underserved areas with higher rates of opioid-related deaths with limited access to healthcare and education. The DCOME will collaborate with local partners, including health care organizations, law enforcement, schools, and community groups to lead a more integrated approach to substance abuse remediation. For additional information, please see attached.
Organization: Delaware County Medical Examiner
Remediation program categories: • Data Collection/Research
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids
Exhibit E strategies: • B-L. Research
Delaware County remediation program #43: Ongoing Services of Children Born Addicted (Recovery Works PA)
Description: All In, will provide support for families with babies, children, and adolescents born with opiate dependence. EMMA can support during the perinatal continuum to promote optimal birth and recovery outcomes; while CORAS can support the family unit through family therapy services. When needed, therapy referrals for children under 14 will be made to ensure all members receive the care they need. Adolescents 14 and older have access to therapy services and resource connections independent of their family’s enrollment status in treatment. For additional detail, please see attached.
Organization: Recovery Works PA
Remediation program categories: • Family-Centered Support Programs
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Infants (those under 6 months) • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-C. Pregnant & Postpartum Women
Elk County
Elk County remediation program #1: Family Centers and Pre-K Counts Building Renovations
Description: www.cenclear.org
Organization: Cen Clear Child Services
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Elk County remediation program #2: Children’s Calming Room
Description: The primary use of the proposed children’s room will be for children involved with dependency court. The creation of this child friendly space, which includes a play area, a reading area and also accommodations for a hearing room, will provide a more comfortable, less intimidating environment for what is a stressful situation for the child.
Organization: 59th Judicial District of Pennsylvania
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-E. Address the Needs of Pregnant or Parenting Women and Their Families, Including Babies with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Elk County remediation program #3: Elk County Prison MAT Program
Description: Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) will provide evidence-based treatment to individuals with OUD and any co-occurring SUD/MH conditions who are incarcerated in the Elk County Prison.
Organization: Elk County Prison
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Elk County remediation program #4: Support transportation MAT
Description: Client transportation for MAT
Organization: Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services (ADAS) Elk/Cameron/McKean County
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Elk County remediation program #5: OUD Client Housing
Description: To fund the cost of thet Potter County Women’s Shelter for a client.
Organization: Elk County Probation Department
Remediation program categories: • Family-Centered Support Programs
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Elk County remediation program #6: Elk County Prison Harm Reduction Strategy
Description: To fabricate and install a screening cover for above the outdoor yard at the Elk County Prison.
Organization: Elk County Prison
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Elk County remediation program #7: OUD Service Connection
Description: With the great percentage of individuals entering the jail with OUD/DUD or alcohol dependency, the Corrections Counselor is the single individual responsible for the intake screening and treatment program options while incarcerated.
Organization: Elk County Prison
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Elk County remediation program #8: 2022 CYS Out-of-Home Placement Costs
Description: Reimburse County of Elk for out-of-home placement costs from September 2022 until December 31, 2022. Youths who have required out-of-home care as a result of custodial opioid use were placed within foster homes. Because the custodian/parent was experiencing an OUD, it necessitates the county to intervene and place the youth in a more stable lower risk environment.
Organization: County of Elk CYS
Remediation program categories: • Family-Centered Support Programs
Target population: • Family members of those who use opioids
Exhibit E strategies: • B-E. Address the Needs of Pregnant or Parenting Women and Their Families, Including Babies with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Erie County
Erie County remediation program #1: Outreach Project
Description: Inclusion of harm reduction strategies, particularly for high-risk populations like the BIPOC & LGBTQ+ community. Outreach activities designed to increase engagement & reduce stigma around substance use disorders. Activities aimed to connect individuals, families, & groups with resources for prevention, treatment, & recovery. Distribution of harm reduction supplies (fentanyl test strips, xylazine test strips, Deterra bags, naloxone kits, SUD screening tool kits, condoms, pregnancy tests, & wound care kits). Since July 2023, significant quantities of these supplies have been distributed. Scheduled 22 community events for summer 2024 to enhance outreach & support. Initiation of a contingency management group to support recovery efforts. Targeted outreach to the LGBTQ+ population to provide a safe support network.
Organization: UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor
Remediation program categories: • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Harm Reduction – Other • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Erie County remediation program #2: Education and Public Media Campaign
Description: Glenbeigh Center clinicians were trained in EMDR, ensuring that clients suffering from OUD/SUD receive high-quality, trauma-focused care. This aligns with the settlement’s goal of implementing proven, effective treatment modalities. Glenbeigh’s use of individual & group therapy, medication, relapse prevention, & trauma therapy provide a comprehensive care model for person suffering from OUD/SUD. This multifaceted approach ensures clients receive support across all aspects of their recovery. Glenbeigh’s planned fellowship and training program, with LECOM’s medical school to specialize in addiction treatment, addresses the need for more trained professionals in the field, aligning with the settlement’s focus on capacity building in the addiction treatment workforce. Glenbeigh’s media campaign, utilizing billboards, bus advertising, Google, & Spotify, raises awareness about opioid addiction and available treatments. This proactive outreach effort specifically targets opioid use disorder.
Organization: Glenbeigh
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Erie County remediation program #3: Medication Assisted Treatment
Description: The Erie County Department of Corrections has established a protocol for providing inmates with OUD who are currently receiving, or may be eligible to receive, approved Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) in the forms of Sublocade or Vivitrol while incarcerated. A D&A service provider is providing Service Coordination in the prison through a separate Opioid Settlement award.
Organization: Erie County Department of Corrections
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Target population: • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
• A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
Erie County remediation program #4: HOPE – Health and Opioid Prevention Education
Description: The Health and Opioid Prevention Education (HOPE) Curriculum is a kindergarten through high school opioid prevention curriculum designed to support local health education curriculum. The HOPE Curriculum supports the requirements to provide a health education curriculum that ‘includes instruction on the dangers of prescription opioid abuse and the connection between prescription opioid abuse and addiction to other drugs, such as heroin.’ The HOPE Curriculum provides developmentally appropriate lessons to build students’ skills and functional health knowledge that leads to healthy behaviors students can demonstrate throughout their life.
Organization: Premier Education Services, Inc.
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
• A-G. Prevention Programs
Erie County remediation program #5: Enhanced Engagement Project – Residential
Description: The program is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs & provides individualized treatment on a voluntary basis. Stairways’ practices to assist residents in preparing for reentry & ensuring a warm hand-off to outpatient treatment is crucial for sustained recovery post-residential treatment. The program includes a curriculum on essential life skills, such as refusal skills, healthy living, organizational skills, and independent transportation. These components help eliminate barriers to treatment and support active participation. This program has significantly increased treatment completion rates.
Organization: Stairways Behavioral Health
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Erie County remediation program #6: Prison MAT Service Coordination
Description: The program provides enhanced MAT services, including medication consultations and aftercare preparation, ensuring that inmates receive appropriate and continuous treatment for OUD. Service Coordination: A full-time service coordinator/case manager acts as a gatekeeper for MAT services, facilitating comprehensive care and support within the prison system. This includes individualized service plans, education about medications, and referrals for jail-based drug treatment. The program includes a robust component that focuses on developing a comprehensive discharge plan for each participant, ensuring a smooth transition to community-based MAT services post-release. This continuity of care is critical for supporting long-term recovery and preventing overdoses post-incarceration. Assisting inmates in applying for Medical Assistance ensures they have access to necessary healthcare services post-release, facilitating continuous care.
Organization: Stairways Behavioral Health
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Justice-involved Individuals
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Erie County remediation program #7: Enhanced Engagement Project – OP Clinic
Description: The Stairways Behavioral Health-Outpatient Clinic offers community-based treatment, focusing on individualized care for persons with opioid use disorder (OUD). Their outpatient program supports client wellness through the reduction of treatment engagement barriers, promoting healthy lifestyle choices, and providing educational programming. The program offers training on life decisions, organizational skills (pocket calendars) and independent transportation (bus passes). They provide healthy food/snacks during group sessions and referrals to nutritionists and dieticians, which assists in engagement and also helps long-term health outcomes. The initial data outcomes have shown increased enrollment in transportation services, improved attendance, reduced relapse rates, and positive participant feedback.
Organization: Stairways Behavioral Health
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Erie County remediation program #8: Program Enrichment – Gateway
Description: Gateway Rehabilitation Center located in Erie, PA requested to expand their training and education resources on OUD addiction treatment and related topics. The program expands Gateway’s clinical modalities and intervention with information on evidence-based approaches to treating OUD/SUD in an inpatient facility. Five clinicians will be trained in new modalities, and all staff at the inpatient facility will receive training in these modalities. Gateway will utilize pre- and post-test methodology to study barriers to the implementation. This program ended on 6/30/24, but remains in the list of remediation programs.
Organization: Gateway Rehabilitation Center
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-K. Training
Erie County remediation program #10: Overdose Prevention/Harm Reduction
Description: The Erie County Office of Children & Youth (OCY) is working with families affected by Opioid Use Disorder (OUD), either caring for children at home or striving to regain custody of children in foster care and establish permanency. OCY utilizes nurses to educate parents on preventing children’s access to substances or paraphernalia. Through opioid settlement funding, OCY nurses and caseworkers received training on safekeeping practices, and medication lock boxes were provided to parents to secure substances. Educational materials on safekeeping were also distributed. Additionally, the project aims to reduce harm by providing parents with Narcan, Fentanyl testing strips, and timer cap bottles. Infants born exposed to opiates are at 3.5-fold increased risk for infant morbidity demonstrating the need for increased safe sleep and education initiatives.
Organization: Erie County Office of Children and Youth
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Other • Family-Centered Support Programs
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Family members of those who use opioids • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Infants (those under 6 months) • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-E. Address the Needs of Pregnant or Parenting Women and Their Families, Including Babies with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Erie County remediation program #11: Recovery Support Services Project
Description: The Certified Recovery Specialists (CRS) will serve as role models, mentors, advocates, and motivators, to support individuals in recovery. This includes providing peer support, which is a key strategy highlighted in the settlement for effective recovery and relapse prevention. The CRS’s role in meeting with clients individually for recovery planning, supporting transitions between levels of care, and facilitating group meetings ensures comprehensive peer support, which is critical for sustaining long-term recovery. The CRS ensures smooth transitions and retention in treatment programs for effective recovery outcomes. CRS team members work to engage clients in treatment, increase treatment retention and completion rates, reduce instances of clients discharging against staff advice (ASA), conduct client follow-up, and facilitate connections with recovery support and aftercare services.
Organization: Gaudenzia, Inc.
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
• B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Erie County remediation program #12: National Training Summit
Description: This was a one-time funded project that remains on the list of remediation programs.
Organization: Erie Police Department
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Erie County remediation program #13: D&A Office Projects
Description: The Erie County Office of Drug & Alcohol Abuse has several projects that are being funded through the Opioid Settlement Fund for persons suffering from opioid use disorder. Those include providing the community, families & non-profits with medication lock boxes, fentanyl test kits, & educational materials. We provide transportation for clients who do not have reliable transportation to their treatment appointments. We also provide stipends to persons who go through the Certified Recovery Specialist Program & pass the course. Additional OUD programs were added in 2024 to including assisting clients, who are otherwise not eligible for support funds, with obtaining identification documents (such as birth certificates & photo identification cards). These documents are required for housing applications, employers & education programs. We also added incentives for individuals who successfully complete their Case Management Program and also added assistance with childcare.
Organization: Erie County Office of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Remediation program categories: • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Harm Reduction – Other • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Erie County remediation program #14: Project Lighthouse – Life Skills Prevention
Description: Project Lighthouse is a drug prevention effort that provides evidence-based prevention programs to families, teens, and children attending Erie County’s private schools with the goal of reducing and preventing substance abuse. Project Lighthouse offers a beacon of hope in the fight against addiction. CCCAS will facilitate a school-based drug prevention program aimed at preventing the onset of substance use among high school and middle school students. These programs will be led by facilitators who take the primary role in implementing prevention curriculum with students. Safety First, an evidence-based curriculum is relevant for high school students already using, at-risk for using, and/or living in communities in which there are any level of exposure to drugs. The Botvin LifeSkills Training Program will be used with middle school-aged children. This program is a premier intervention for substance misuse and violence prevention in schools.
Organization: Catholic Charities Counseling & Adoption Services
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Erie County remediation program #15: Harm Reduction Supply – Targeted Street Outreach
Description: MOC Targeted Street Outreach distributes Narcan, Fentanyl Testing Strips, and Xylazine Testing Strips door-to-door in the neighborhoods in Erie that experience the highest overdoses. During the door-to-door visits, in addition to providing the harm reduction tools, MOC will provide education about using the products and information about where to seek help if a person is struggling with substance use disorder. In addition, MOC distributes Narcan, Fentanyl Testing Strips, and Xylazine Testing Strips to businesses, churches, community centers and other entities that are in the neighborhoods with higher rates of overdose. Again, because the members of MOC grew up in these neighborhoods, the current Executive Directors of the community centers, the pastors at the churches, and the business owners are people they grew up with so there is a natural and pre-existing connection with them.
Organization: Men of the Community
Remediation program categories: • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Harm Reduction – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Erie County remediation program #17: Erie County Wastewater Testing & Data
Description: The ECDH has contracted with Biobot Laboratories to reveal consumption trends in the community. This wastewater data provides clear decision support on where and how prevention and harm reduction resources are most needed. This project captures three levels of data: 1. High Risk Substance Panel: Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, Cocaine, Xylazine, and Trans-3-Hydroxycotinine (a nicotine metabolite. This panel measures the metabolites of these substances, indicating their level of use in the community served by the Wastewater Treatment Facility. 2. Substance Abuse Disorder Treatment Panel: Naloxone, Naltrexone, Buprenorphine, Methadone 3. Opioids Panel: Both prescription and nonprescription opioids. This data serves two key purposes: measuring the metabolites of substances being used, and monitoring levels of substances in wastewater. Wastewater data will be leveraged to predict drug overdoses reliably and offer lead time for prevention efforts.
Organization: Erie County Department of Health
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Data Collection/Research
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-J. Leadership, Planning and Coordination
• B-L. Research
Erie County remediation program #18: Erie County Overdose Fatality Review
Description: in 2023, Erie County saw 122 overdose deaths, 84% confirmed opioid related, marking an increase from the previous year. In response to this ongoing crisis, the Erie County Department of Health (ECDH) is leading efforts to establish an Overdose Fatality Review (OFR). This initiative brings together a multidisciplinary team to conduct confidential reviews of individual overdose deaths. Each review examines various aspects of a decedent’s life, including, but not limited to: substance use history, co-occurring health conditions, major medical events, treatment history and barriers to care, encounters with law enforcement and the criminal justice system. By identifying missed opportunities for intervention, the OFR will develop targeted recommendations to help prevent future overdose deaths and guide local prevention strategies.
Organization: Erie County Department of Health
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Harm Reduction – Other • Stigma Reduction • Data Collection/Research • Infrastructure Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Substance Use Treatment Personnel • Mental Health Treatment Personnel • Law Enforcement Personnel • First Responders/EMT • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-J. Leadership, Planning and Coordination
Erie County remediation program #20: Recovery House – Males
Description: This project covers startup costs for establishing a Licensed Recovery House to serve a minimum of 16 males. The goal is to provide safe, structured, recovery-oriented, and affordable housing for individuals recovering from OUD (Opioid Use Disorder) and/or SUD (Substance Use Disorder). Up to $250,000, covering up to 75% of costs, for associated expenses such as property acquisition and/or renovation, licensure, furnishing, zoning compliance, security systems, staff onboarding and/or training, and other approved startup expenses. Funds will be reimbursed based on approved costs. Adhere to Pennsylvania Act 59 of 2017, 28 PA. Code Chapter 717, and DDAP regulations.
Organization: Snug Harbor Rehabilitation and Recovery
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support • Infrastructure Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
• B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-J. Leadership, Planning and Coordination
Erie County remediation program #21: Recovery House – Males
Description: This project covers startup costs for establishing a Licensed Recovery House to serve a minimum of eight (8) males. The goal is to provide safe, structured, recovery-oriented, and affordable housing for individuals recovering from OUD (Opioid Use Disorder) and/or SUD (Substance Use Disorder). Up to $250,000, covering up to 75% of costs, for associated expenses such as property acquisition and/or renovation, licensure, furnishing, zoning compliance, security systems, staff onboarding and/or training, and other approved startup expenses. Funds will be reimbursed based on approved costs. Adhere to Pennsylvania Act 59 of 2017, 28 PA. Code Chapter 717, and DDAP regulations.
Organization: Pyramid Healthcare Inc.
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support • Infrastructure Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
• B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-J. Leadership, Planning and Coordination
Erie County remediation program #22: Recovery House – Females
Description: This project covers startup costs for establishing a Licensed Recovery House to serve a minimum of eight (8) females. The goal is to provide safe, structured, recovery-oriented, and affordable housing for individuals recovering from OUD (Opioid Use Disorder) and/or SUD (Substance Use Disorder). Up to $250,000, covering up to 75% of costs, for associated expenses such as property acquisition and/or renovation, licensure, furnishing, zoning compliance, security systems, staff onboarding and/or training, and other approved startup expenses. Funds will be reimbursed based on approved costs. Adhere to Pennsylvania Act 59 of 2017, 28 PA. Code Chapter 717, and DDAP regulations.
Organization: Pyramid Healthcare Inc.
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support • Infrastructure Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
• B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-J. Leadership, Planning and Coordination
Erie County remediation program #23: Too Good for Drugs
Description: Too Good for Drugs & Violence (TGVDV) is an evidence-based drug and alcohol practice for the prevention of children, youth and young adults to begin using drugs and/or alcohol. Erie County Office of Children & Youth is piloting this evidence-based service in its Independent Living Program (ILP) and all the youth in the ILP subsidized housing program due to a recent death from OUDs of one of the participants and the involvement of law enforcement due to drugs with another participant. The ILP subsidized housing program participants have completed the TGFDV training, and it was successful. The training will now be expanded to all youth in the ILP; future plans are that the training may be expanded to all residential providers and other services in the Erie County Children & Youth system.
Organization: Erie County Office of Children and Youth
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Erie County remediation program #24: Just Care Services
Description: Just Care Services (formerly known as F.A.I.R. or Families Actively Improving Relationships) is an intensive, evidence-based , trial-studied, trauma-informed in-home treatment designed to serve parents involved with the Office of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, the county child welfare agency, and/ or the criminal justice system, due to parental opioid or methamphetamine substance use or abuse (OUD) and/or child safety issues due to the parental OUD. The program serves both mothers and fathers, including intact parents, who are both diagnosed with OUD. Just Care brings together evidence-based strategies to offer treatment and support to parents and families experiencing a range of challenges under a single program. Just Care provides targeted strategies under a Circle of Services including prevention and treatment of behaviors and symptoms related to substance use, mental health, parenting, service navigation, building community, and basic personal and parenting needs.
Organization: Erie County Office of Children and Youth
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women
Exhibit E strategies: • A-C. Pregnant & Postpartum Women
• A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
• A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
• B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-E. Address the Needs of Pregnant or Parenting Women and Their Families, Including Babies with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Fayette County
Fayette County remediation program #1: HOUSING FOR PEOPLE WITH SUD
Description: City Mission Living Stones provides emergency, transitional and permanent supportive housing, transportation, case management and connection referrals for those in need with substance abuse disorders while they undergo treatment and rehabilitation services.
Organization: CITY MISSION
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support • Infrastructure Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
Fayette County remediation program #2: EXPANSION OF RECOVERY SERVICES
Description: Wellness Recovery provides integrated psychiatric substance abuse treatment for both withdrawal management and rehabilitation programs. These programs are unique in that the medical care is delivered by a psychiatrist with credentials in addiction medicine.
Organization: WELLNESS RECOVERY
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Adults (those aged 18+) • Substance Use Treatment Personnel
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
• A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
Fayette County remediation program #3: DRUG TESTING
Description: The Adult Probation department of Fayette County utilizes this program to subsidize the expense of drug testing supplies. With this program in place, it helps to serve those in treatment and recovery to ensure a relapse has not taken place. If a relapse has occurred, those individuals can be directed to a recovery center for more support.
Organization: APO
Remediation program categories: • Harm Reduction – Other
Target population: • Justice-involved Individuals • Law Enforcement Personnel
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Fayette County remediation program #4: EXPANDING EDUCATION TO YOUTH
Description: The Juvenile Probation program of Fayette County utilizes this program to purchase needed materials for a training room in which to educate vulnerable youth on the dangers of drug use and addiction. It is hopeful that early education will reduce those later afflicted with an opioid use disorder.
Organization: JPO
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Justice-involved Individuals • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
• A-G. Prevention Programs
Fayette County remediation program #5: EDCATION PROGRAM
Description: This program was a one-time expense paid to the PA State Police for a Drug Identification Guide.
Organization: STATE POLICE
Remediation program categories: • Data Collection/Research
Target population: • Law Enforcement Personnel
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
• A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
Fayette County remediation program #6: EXPANSION OF WARM HAND OFF PROGRAMS
Description: The CAST Program (Community Addiction Support Team) provides addiction intervention services during the initial contact with the patient/family. Tri Conn Alternative Services, through the CAST Program, offers care and medical treatment to a patient at the initial interaction. Funds expended are to reimburse for clinical specialists to physically attend to the person during a 911 call, offer outcomes and options, follow up with the patient within 24 hours and provide a Plan of Care program. The plan of care may include a referral to Drug & Alcohol and transportation for necessary services.
Organization: TRI CONN ASI
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • First Responders/EMT
Exhibit E strategies: • A-A. Naloxone or other FDA-Approved Drug to Reverse Opioid overdoses
• A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
• A-G. Prevention Programs
Fayette County remediation program #7: WARM HAND OFF
Description: Fayette County Drug & Alcohol provides similar services as TRI CONN ASI in program 6 with the CAST Program. Opioid funding is used to cover wage expenses for Treatment, Case Management and Certified Recovery Specialists as well as drug screening costs often related to referrals from TRI CONN ASI.
Organization: FC DAC
Remediation program categories: • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Harm Reduction – Other • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • First Responders/EMT • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • A-A. Naloxone or other FDA-Approved Drug to Reverse Opioid overdoses
• A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
• A-G. Prevention Programs
Fayette County remediation program #8: WOMENS’S SUPPORT GROUP
Description: Fayette County Child & Youth Services uses funding for a women’s support group for those affected by OUD. A staff person facilitates the group which also utilizes TRI CONN ASI for their Plans of Safe Care programs. Child watch services through the YMCA and transportation services are provided for moms participating in the group.
Organization: FC CYS
Remediation program categories: • Family-Centered Support Programs • Recovery Support
Target population: • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Infants (those under 6 months)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-C. Pregnant & Postpartum Women
• A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
Fayette County remediation program #9: DRUG TREATMENT FOR INMATES
Description: Prime Care provides medication-assisted treatment to the incarcerated population at the Fayette County Jail.
Organization: PRIME CARE
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Target population: • Justice-involved Individuals
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
• A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
• A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
Forest County
Forest County remediation program #1: FOREST COUNTY OMA TRUST FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Description: THE FOREST COUNTY ABATEMENT TRUST FUND COMMITTEE PURCHASED A LAPTOP & SOFTWARE TO SUPPORT ANY CORRESPONDENCE RELATED TO OPOIDS & OPOID PROGRAMMING.
Organization: FOREST COUNTY OMA TRUST FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-J. Leadership, Planning and Coordination
Forest County remediation program #2: PHOENIX PROJECT
Description: The PHOENIX Project (Program for Harm Reduction, Outreach, and Education in a Nonjudgmental Individualized eXperience) is a new initiative founded by Family Services of Warren County’s (FSWC) Recovery Support Program that focuses on harm reduction and community-wide overdose prevention.
Organization: FAMILY SERVICES OF WARREN COUNTY
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Treatment – Other • Family-Centered Support Programs • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic
Exhibit E strategies: • A-A. Naloxone or other FDA-Approved Drug to Reverse Opioid overdoses
• A-G. Prevention Programs
Forest County remediation program #3: SPEAK SOBRIETY
Description: STEPHEN HILL-FOUNDER OF SPEAK SOBRIETY,YOUNG PERSON IN RECOVERY, BEST SELLING AUTHOR,RECOVERY COACH, AND A DEFENSE ATTORNEY-IS A RENOWNED NATIONAL SPEAKER ON SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION & MENTAL HEALTH AWARENETSS WITH A TRULY INSPIRING COMEBACK STORY THAT EVERYONE MUST HEAR.
Organization: FOREST AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Forest County remediation program #4: COMMUNITY PREVENTION
Description: WE PURCHASED THE DETERRA DRUG DEACTIVATION BAGS, STICKERS FOR THESE BAGS TO REFERENCE THE OPIOID ABATEMENT TRUST FUND & KIOSKS FOR THE LOCAL PHARMACIES AS A WAY TO ADVERTISE WAYS TO PREVENT THE USE OF OPOIDS & INFORMATION FOR AGENCIES TO HELP WITH THIS PROCESS.PURCHASE T SHIRTS WITH OUR OPIOID PREVENTION LOGO TO DISTRIBUTED AT EVENTS AND OUR LOCAL SCHOOLS.
Organization: FOREST COUNTY OMA TRUST FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Forest County remediation program #6: DEERFIELD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & CENTER FOR ADDICTION TREATMENT
Description: THIS IS A HEALTH CENTER WITHIN OUR COUNTY THAT PROVIDES LOCAL TREATMENT OPTIONS AND SUPPORT FOR LOCAL PEOPLE OF OUR COMMUNITY SUFFERING FROM ADDICTION. THEY WILL BE DOING TRAINING FOR PREVENTION PROVIDING EDUCATION MATERIALS. THEY WILL OFFER DROP IN SUPPORT. TREATMENT ACCESS AND SUPPORT. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE WHATEVER THE NEED IS.
Organization: DEERFIELD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & CENTER
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Harm Reduction – Other • Family-Centered Support Programs • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Adults (those aged 18+) • Substance Use Treatment Personnel • Mental Health Treatment Personnel • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Forest County remediation program #7: RECLAMATION SISTERS OUTREACH
Description: THE RECLAMATION SISTERS ARE DEDICATED TO EQUIPPING FOREST COUNTY COMMUNITY WITH THE TOOLS AND KNOWLEDGE TO ADDRESS OPIOID ADDICTION EFFECTIVELY. THEY WILL AIM TO EMPOWER OUR TRANSPORTATION DRIVERS, SUPPORT COMMUNITY OUTREACH, PROVIDE EDUCATION TO CAREGIVERS AND OFFER VALUABLE TREATMENT RESOURCES.
Organization: RECLAMATION SISTERS
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Other • Family-Centered Support Programs
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Other: COMMUNITY EDUCATION ,EDUCATION MATERIALS FOR CLIENTS, FAMILY BASED SERVICES & EDUCATION
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
• B-K. Training
Forest County remediation program #8: SEVEN MOUNTAINS MEDIA
Description: THIS WILL BE A MEDIA BASED INFORMATIVE COMMERCIAL RUN ON THEIR RADIO STATIONS TO GET PEOPLE THE NECESSARY INFORMATION ON HOW TO GET HELP OR FOR FAMILIES TO GET THE HELP FOR THEIR LOVED ONES ADDICTED TO OPIOIDS
Organization: SEVEN MOUNTAINS MEDIA
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Franklin County
Franklin County remediation program #1: Recovery Oriented Systems Care Specialist
Description: The Recovery Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) Specialist is responsible for designing and implementing recovery systems that prioritize individualized, person-centered, and strength-based services. This role is crucial for advocating on behalf of individuals in recovery and their families, ensuring they have access to high-quality care. The ROSC Specialist also oversees the coordination of services across various sectors, enhancing access to comprehensive wrap-around supports such as housing, transportation, job training, and childcare. By broadening recovery services to address co-occurring Substance Use Disorders (SUD) and Mental Health (MH) conditions, this strategy fills critical service gaps. The ROSC Specialist serves people with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and other SUD/MH conditions by improving service navigation, advocating for necessary resources, and ensuring integration of peer support services, recovery housing, and comprehensive case management.
Organization: Franklin Fulton County SCA
Remediation program categories: • Family-Centered Support Programs • Recovery Support • Stigma Reduction • Infrastructure Support
Target population: • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Substance Use Treatment Personnel • Mental Health Treatment Personnel
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
• B-J. Leadership, Planning and Coordination
Franklin County remediation program #2: Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) and Certified Family Recovery Specialist (CFRS) Training
Description: The Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) and Certified Family Recovery Specialist (CFRS) training programs were established to address critical workforce shortages in the addiction recovery field. These programs prepare individuals to become certified recovery professionals, with CRS focusing on supporting individuals in recovery and CFRS providing support to families impacted by substance use disorders. The training enhances the capacity of the workforce to meet the growing needs of individuals and families in recovery, aligning with the priorities identified by the Single County Authority (SCA) treatment needs assessment. Participants learn evidence-based practices, peer support techniques, and family engagement strategies, equipping them to provide essential recovery support services. The individuals served by this program include those in recovery from Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and co-occurring Substance Use Disorder (SUD)/Mental Health (MH) conditions, as well as family members.
Organization: Pennsylvania Recovery Organizations Alliance
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other • Family-Centered Support Programs • Recovery Support • Stigma Reduction • Infrastructure Support
Target population: • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Substance Use Treatment Personnel • Mental Health Treatment Personnel
Exhibit E strategies: • A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
• B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-K. Training
Franklin County remediation program #4: Evaluator for Opioid Settlement Expenditures
Description: The Evaluator for Opioid Settlement Expenditures program is designed to ensure transparency and compliance with the settlement’s guidelines, as outlined in Exhibit E. The evaluator’s role is to collect and analyze data on the use of opioid settlement funds, ensuring that spending aligns with the core strategies and approved uses for opioid abatement. This includes evaluating recovery services, harm reduction programs, and prevention initiatives supported by the funds. The data collected will help the community understand the impact of these expenditures and enhance the efficiency of future allocations. The program serves the public by promoting accountability and ensuring funds are directed toward evidence-based strategies that address Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and co-occurring conditions. Continued funding ensures that program assessments remain robust, and future decisions are data-driven, supporting ongoing efforts to combat the opioid crisis.
Organization: Franklin Fulton County SCA
Remediation program categories: • Data Collection/Research
Target population: • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • A-I. Evidence-based Data Collection and Research Analyzing the Effectiveness of the Abatement Strategies within the State
• B-L. Research
Franklin County remediation program #9: Naloxone Access Points
Description: The Naloxone Access Points (Naloxone Vending Machines) program expands access to lifesaving naloxone for individuals at high risk of opioid overdose and community members who may assist in overdose reversals. Machines are strategically placed in jails, shelters, treatment centers, and community hubs to ensure accessibility for those transitioning from incarceration, active substance use, or recovery. This initiative aligns with Opioid Settlement-approved harm reduction strategies, providing free, 24/7 access to naloxone while removing barriers like cost, stigma, and availability. Educational materials on overdose recognition and response are included to promote public awareness and preparedness. By increasing naloxone distribution, this program prevents opioid overdose deaths, supports harm reduction efforts, and enhances community-wide response. It also complements MAT, behavioral health services, and peer support networks, ensuring individuals at risk have immediate access to Narcan
Organization: Franklin Fulton County SCA
Remediation program categories: • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Infrastructure Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • First Responders/EMT • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • A-A. Naloxone or other FDA-Approved Drug to Reverse Opioid overdoses
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Franklin County remediation program #10: PA Start Initiative – Media Campaign
Description: The PA Start Initiative – Media Campaign is a public awareness effort designed to educate the community about opioid use, prevention, and access to treatment and recovery resources. Funded through opioid settlement dollars and implemented by Healthy Communities Partnership (HCP), this campaign aligns with Exhibit E by utilizing evidence-based messaging to promote opioid prevention strategies, reduce stigma surrounding opioid use disorder (OUD), and increase awareness of harm reduction approaches. The campaign features targeted outreach through advertisements in public spaces (buses, billboards, and restaurants), digital media, and printed materials to engage youth, families, and high-risk populations. By fostering a better understanding of opioid-related risks and available resources, this initiative supports early intervention, encourages treatment engagement, and enhances community connections to evidence-based recovery services.
Organization: Healthy Community Partnership (HCP)
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Franklin County remediation program #11: Shippensburg University Opioid Prevention & Education Program
Description: The Shippensburg University Opioid Prevention & Education Program aims to reduce opioid misuse and overdose risk among college students and the surrounding community. This initiative provides evidence-based education, outreach, and stigma reduction efforts, ensuring students, faculty, and staff receive critical information about opioid risks, overdose prevention, and available treatment resources. Through educational campaigns, workshops, and peer-driven initiatives, the program raises awareness about prescription opioid misuse, fentanyl risks, and overdose prevention while promoting harm reduction strategies, including naloxone education and safe medication disposal. The program also connects students to local treatment and recovery services to ensure access to care. This initiative aligns with Opioid Settlement-approved prevention strategies, focusing on opioid-specific risks and using evidence-based approaches to prevent opioid use disorder (OUD) and overdose deaths.
Organization: Shippensburg University
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • A-A. Naloxone or other FDA-Approved Drug to Reverse Opioid overdoses
• A-G. Prevention Programs
Franklin County remediation program #12: Noah’s House, Inc. – Recovery Housing Expansion & Overdose Prevention Program
Description: The Noah’s House, Inc. – Recovery Housing Expansion & Overdose Prevention Program provides stable, supportive housing for individuals recovering from Opioid Use Disorder (OUD), including overdose survivors transitioning from hospitals, emergency departments, or the justice system. The program expands housing capacity by addressing structural repairs, implementing a flexible hoteling strategy for transitional residents, and creating spaces for case management, peer support, and recovery services. By ensuring safe housing, the program reduces relapse, overdose risk, and homelessness, particularly for overdose survivors needing stabilization. It also includes naloxone training and overdose prevention education, equipping residents and staff with life-saving tools. By integrating housing stability, harm reduction, and peer support, Noah’s House helps prevent overdose recurrence and strengthens long-term recovery pathways for those most at risk.
Organization: Noah’s House Inc
Remediation program categories: • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Recovery Support • Infrastructure Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
Franklin County remediation program #13: Pyramid Healthcare – Bilingual Recovery Liaison for Opioid Treatment & Support
Description: The Pyramid Healthcare – Bilingual Recovery Liaison for Opioid Treatment & Support program enhances access to opioid treatment and recovery services for Hispanic individuals by eliminating language barriers and providing culturally competent support. This initiative creates a Bilingual Recovery Liaison role to assist non-English-speaking individuals in navigating Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD), harm reduction services, and recovery support. The program helps clients access housing, healthcare, and essential support systems, ensuring stability and reducing relapse and overdose risk. Additionally, the Bilingual Recovery Liaison tracks client progress and gathers feedback, improving engagement in opioid treatment. By integrating language accessibility, housing support, and harm reduction, this initiative ensures equitable access to life-saving care and strengthens long-term recovery pathways for Hispanic individuals with OUD.
Organization: Pyramid Healthcare
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Recovery Support • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Substance Use Treatment Personnel • Other: Individuals and families from Hispanic/Latino communities who are impacted by Opioid Use Disorder (OUD), including family members of individuals in recovery or affected by opioid-related overdose, who may not directly seek treatment themselves but are in need of support services for housing, healthcare, and resources to aid their loved ones. These individuals may require culturally competent guidance to navigate the opioid treatment system and support their family members in the recovery process.
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
• A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
Franklin County remediation program #14: Mental Health Association (MHA) – Peer Recovery Center Expansion
Description: The Mental Health Association (MHA) – Peer Recovery Center Expansion focuses on expanding opioid recovery services for individuals with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) in Chambersburg and Waynesboro. The program will establish a Recovery Specialist Supervisor and a Peer Recovery Specialist to offer support groups, workshops, and recreational activities, all dedicated to opioid recovery and addressing co-occurring mental health conditions. Additionally, the Leadership Academy in Chambersburg will empower individuals in opioid recovery to develop leadership skills, fostering long-term recovery. By providing peer support and education, this initiative strengthens community-based opioid recovery and enhances outcomes for individuals impacted by OUD. The program will also create a supportive network for families and community members affected by the opioid epidemic.
Organization: Mental Health Association
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other • Family-Centered Support Programs • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Substance Use Treatment Personnel
Exhibit E strategies: • A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
Franklin County remediation program #15: House of Hope (HOH) – Reintegration Program
Description: The House of Hope (HOH) – Reintegration Program supports individuals recovering from Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders (SUD/MH) by providing stable housing and peer recovery support. The program is designed to address the unique challenges faced by those transitioning from incarceration into the community. By focusing on providing financial education, job placement, and housing support, the program helps individuals rebuild their lives while mitigating the risk of relapse. Key to the program’s success is the safe and supportive living environment, which encourages individuals to engage in peer recovery support and community-based therapy. In addition to basic needs, the program offers access to transportation and recreational activities, further fostering holistic recovery. This approach helps address both OUD and co-occurring mental health conditions, providing individuals with the necessary tools to navigate their recovery and thrive
Organization: House of Hope
Remediation program categories: • Family-Centered Support Programs • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Adults (those aged 18+) • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
Franklin County remediation program #16: Leah’s Legacy – Certified Family Recovery Specialist (CFRS) and Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS)
Description: Leah’s Legacy – Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) & Certified Family Recovery Specialist (CFRS) Program expands warm hand-off and recovery services for individuals and families impacted by opioid use disorder (OUD). The CRS provides peer-based support, helping individuals navigate treatment, access resources, and develop recovery plans while reducing relapse and overdose risks. The CFRS assists families affected by OUD, offering education, peer support, and strategies to foster a stable home environment. The program also provides transportation, life skills workshops, and peer-led groups to strengthen recovery. Both specialists collaborate with local stakeholders to improve access to services. This initiative enhances engagement in treatment, improves recovery outcomes, and increases support for individuals and families in southern Franklin County.
Organization: Leah’s Legacy
Remediation program categories: • Harm Reduction – Other • Family-Centered Support Programs • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic
Exhibit E strategies: • A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
• B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Fulton County
Fulton County remediation program #1: Narkit/Noloxbox Installation
Description: Settlement funds were approved to locate overdose emergency kits throughout the community to include Narcan. These will be located in the same place as AEDs. There are 30 locations that have been identified including County buildings, Lions Club Park, Schools etc. Locations and permissions have already been obtained by Project SAAFE Community Coalition.
Organization: Fulton Co Family Partnership / Project SAAFE Coalition
Remediation program categories: • Harm Reduction – Naloxone
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Family members of those who use opioids
Exhibit E strategies: • B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Fulton County remediation program #2: Medically Assisted Treatment Start-Up
Description: Opioid Settlement funds were earmarked to assist the local provider (Gaudenzia) with initial start-up costs for MAT/MOUD. Primarily one-time operational and personnel costs associated with start-up. This aligns with local strategies to improve access to MATs and MOUD which were not previously available in the county.
Organization: Gaudenzia Inc.
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Target population: • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Fulton County remediation program #3: Recovery To Employment Planning Initiative
Description: Settlement funds were allocated to a planning position to coordinate and prepare an ARC INSPIRE https://www.arc.gov/grants-and-opportunities/sud/inspire-initiative-application-information/ federal application for March 2024. Nine- month planning period to collaborate with Employment and Training. This will include coordination between employers, employment supports, human Service agencies and the recovery community. Delivery of a submitted application in March 2024 for funding for project implementation. If successful, funding will start in October 2024.
Organization: Fulton County Family Partnership
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support • Infrastructure Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-J. Leadership, Planning and Coordination
Fulton County remediation program #4: FCMC Medication Take Back Box
Description: Settlement funds were allocated to install a secure medication take back drop box at the Fulton County Medical Center. This will expand access to a locked medication disposal box outside of a law enforcement agency but still in a secure, monitored area that would be available to the public for extended hours. Funding includes supplies and signage.
Organization: Fulton County Family Partnership/Project SAAFE/Fulton Co Medical Center
Remediation program categories: • Safe Disposal
Target population: • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Fulton County remediation program #5: Recovery To Employment – ARC FIRE
Description: Fulton Inspires Recovery Employment (FIRE) Initiative. The purpose of this is to expand the recovery ecosystem to support workforce entry, reentry, and retention among individuals with SUD by enhancing work readiness and job skills, reducing barriers to employment, and fostering workplaces that are supportive of recovery. Fulton County Family Partnership and their partners will ensure job placement and retention for people in recovery. This will occur by organizing regional stakeholders, expanding current support services and deploying interventions for workers and employers. FIRE program targets adults with substance use disorder involved in the justice system but is available to support all individuals in the community who are in recovery and are unemployed or underemployed. The funding will be used to match staff positions and general operations for a Federal ARC grant. Staffing includes a recovery specialist who coordinates and oversees recovery systems in Fulton County.
Organization: Fulton County Family Partnership
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-J. Leadership, Planning and Coordination
Huntingdon County
Huntingdon County remediation program #1: Crisis Line/Digital Media
Description: No expenses for this category during the current reporting period. However, below are some examples of previous expenses: * Center for Community Resources/JVBDS collaboration for handling MH and/or D&A/OUD crisis calls * Digital marketing campaign/advertising/geo-fencing to spread OUT awareness, information on OUD treatment/resource availability targeting Huntingdon County and Huntingdon County School District’s highly populated events at the end of the school year such as prom and graduation.
Organization: Juniata Valley Tri-County Drug & Alcohol Abuse Commission
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
Huntingdon County remediation program #2: Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Description: No expenses for this category during the reporting timeframe. However, below are some examples of previous expenses: JVTCDAAC receives State Opioid Response (SOR) funding from DDAP to fund MAT services for individuals diagnosed with OUD. Unfortunately, there are sometimes gaps in funding, and the Opioid Settlement dollars have allowed us to bridge that gap so our clients can continue to receive OUD treatment. Opioid Settlement Funds were used to fund MAT clients from Huntingdon County incarcerated at the Mifflin County Correctional Facility.
Organization: Juniata Valley Tri-County Drug & Alcohol Abuse Commission
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Huntingdon County remediation program #3: Re-Entry Services
Description: No expenses for this category during the reporting timeframe. However, below are some examples of previous expenses: D&A/OUD case management services provided to individuals incarcerated and/or being released. This could include, but is not limited to, employment navigation, housing, treatment resources/referrals, insurance, food stamps, etc.
Organization: Juniata Valley Tri-County Drug & Alcohol Abuse Commission
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Huntingdon County remediation program #4: Stigma Reduction
Description: * Purchased Deterra Bags to be distributed at health fairs, outreach events, to clients/community members etc. These bags allow for destruction of unused medication; specifically unused opioids. * Opioid Overdose materials/informational brochures to be distributed at health fairs, outreach events, to clients/community members etc.
Organization: Juniata Valley Tri-County Drug & Alcohol Abuse Commission
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Other • Safe Disposal • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Adults (those aged 18+) • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
• B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Huntingdon County remediation program #5: OUD Training Efforts
Description: * Cost for attendance at the National Drug Conference (informational session prioritizing OUD) held in Nashville – .5 individuals total; SCA Executive Director expenses split between Huntingdon and Juniata Counties. * Cost for attendance at the East Coast Symposium (informational sessions prioritizing OUD/MAT to treat OUD) – 2 individuals total; 1 Counselor from Mainstream Counseling, 1 MAT doctor from Mainstream Counseling
Organization: Juniata Valley Tri-County Drug & Alcohol Abuse Commission
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Substance Use Treatment Personnel
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Huntingdon County remediation program #6: Prevention
Description: No expenses for this category during the reporting timeframe. However, below are some examples of previous expenses: Purchased emergency NaloxBox’s that were distributed to Huntingdon County Schools (12)
Organization: Juniata Valley Tri-County Drug & Alcohol Abuse Commission/Mainstream Counseling
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Huntingdon County remediation program #7: Recovery Support
Description: No expenses for this category during the reporting timeframe. However, below are some examples of previous expenses: * Purchased Recovery Support Workbooks for Huntingdon County Probation to educate youth/co-dependents to prevent drug misuse and to help break the cycle of addiction * Purchased Xylazine test strips to use in congruence with other Opioid/Fentanyl testing methods for Huntingdon County Probation
Organization: Juniata Valley Tri-County Drug & Alcohol Abuse Commission
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Huntingdon County remediation program #8: Treatment/Intervention/Case Management Services
Description: No expenses for this category during the reporting timeframe. However, below are some examples of previous expenses: * Residents of Huntingdon County received OUD outpatient treatment services through Mainstream Counseling, a contracted outpatient provider serving Huntingdon County and surrounding areas * JVTCDAAC’s Case Management unit provides services and navigation to services to clients of Juniata County including but not limited to: Employment Housing Support Children & Youth, Justice System (probation/court system) based services Screening & Assessment to Treatment (inpatient or outpatient) Placement to Treatment (inpatient or outpatient) Other needs defined by the clients identified during case management sessions
Organization: Juniata Valley Tri-County Drug & Alcohol Abuse Commission
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Indiana County
Indiana County remediation program #1: School Saltworks Presentations
Description: Each school building in Indiana County will be permitted to schedule up to 2 Saltwarks Theater productions. The Saltworks Theater productions are award-winning, entertaining, and educational school assemblies which make clear the consequences of substance abuse while giving the student hope that comes from making a life-affirming choice instead of a destructive one.
Organization: Armstrong-Indiana-Clarion Drug and Alcohol Commission
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Indiana County remediation program #2: Expansion of School Prevention Services in Indiana County
Description: AICDAC will expand SUD evidence-based prevention services by hiring two additional Prevention staff to increase services in all school buildings in Indiana County.
Organization: Armstrong-Indiana-Clarion Drug and Alcohol Commission
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Indiana County remediation program #3: Recovery Housing
Description: The target population for this Recovery Housing Plan is women and women with children who are struggling with a substance use disorder and are in need of a community-based clean and sober living environment. The goal of the Recovery House will be to provide safe, sober, and affordable housing that meets the needs of individuals with substance use disorders by providing a structured, affordable, and stable living environment.
Organization: The Brigid House
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
• B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Indiana County remediation program #4: EMS Intervention
Description: AICDAC will contract with local EMS agencies to provide a leave-behind kit at the scene of overdoses in Indiana County. The leave-behind kit will contain resource information, including treatment and case management availability, naloxone kits, and testing strips, and EMS will provide naloxone training to family and friends at the scene. AICDAC operates a 24/7 warmline that provides treatment referrals and recovery support via phone. The EMS agencies will encourage the overdose victim, family, or friend to speak with one of our staff.
Organization: Armstrong-Indiana-Clarion Drug and Alcohol Commission
Remediation program categories: • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Harm Reduction – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Indiana County remediation program #6: Children, Youth, and Family Services SUD Case Manager
Description: AICDAC will hire and train a Case Manager to be located within the Indiana County Children, Youth and Family Services office. The Case Manager will be able to provide screening, assessment, and referral to treatment for adolescents and adults that are involved in the CYFS program.
Organization: Armstrong-Indiana-Clarion Drug and Alcohol Commission
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-E. Address the Needs of Pregnant or Parenting Women and Their Families, Including Babies with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Indiana County remediation program #7: Dual School-Based SUD Outpatient Counselor and Crisis Intervention Specialist
Description: The Open Door will hire and train two Dual School-Based SUD Outpatient Counselor and Crisis Intervention Specialists to be stationed throughout the day in the school setting in each of the Indiana County school districts to ensure regular and consistent availability, support, and assistance to our youth. The Duel School-Based SUD Outpatient Counselors will be able to provide assessments and therapy within the school, as well as to be available to the districts to help with mobile crisis situations that arise. They will be completing SUD intakes, Outpatient SUD therapy, mobile crisis mental health assessments and would be offering crisis support, information, and referral to the school districts and families in Indiana County.
Organization: The Open Door
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
Indiana County remediation program #8: Evidence-based Programs to Mitigate the Effects of Trauma, Victimization, and Substance Use Disorders
Description: The Alice Paul House staff will provide evidence-based and research-supported programming to mitigate the long-lasting effects of trauma, victimization, and OUD/SUD to inmates of the Indiana County Jail and members of the Indiana County Recovery Center in Indiana, PA. Programs to be used include: Individual/Group Tauma-Informed Counseling; Guiding Good Choices; Seeking Safety; Mapping-Focused Goal Setting; Beyond Trauma: A Healing Journey for Women; Moving On Program; Financial Empowerment, and PsychoEducational Batterer Intervention and Personal Growth.
Organization: Alice Paul House
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals
Exhibit E strategies: • A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
• B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Indiana County remediation program #9: Incredible Years Babies
Description: The Care Center of Indiana County staff will provide evidence-based and research-supported programming called Incredible Years Babies to expecting mothers and parents with a child less than 12 months old who are referred to the program at the Indiana County Jail,
Organization: The Care Center of Indiana County
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women
Exhibit E strategies: • A-C. Pregnant & Postpartum Women
• A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
Jefferson County
Jefferson County remediation program #1: county jail therapist
Description: Jefferson County contracts with Service Access Management, Inc. to provide counseling to those incarcerated in the Jefferson County Jail. The services are provided by a licensed clinical social worker to treat both opioid use and other substance abuse disorders. Monies received from the Opioid Settlement were used to fund services for the inmate population with opioid use disorder diagnoses.
Organization: Service Access Management, Inc.
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
Jefferson County remediation program #2: MAT/MOUD
Description: Jefferson County contracts with PrimeCare Medical, Inc. to provide healthcare services to those incarcerated in the Jefferson County Jail. Those services include medication-assisted treatment and medication for opioid use disorder. Monies received from the Opioid Settlement were used to fund these medical treatments for inmates with opioid use disorder diagnoses.
Organization: PrimeCare Medical, Inc.
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
Juniata County
Juniata County remediation program #1: Crisis Line/Digital Media
Description: No expenses for this category during the reporting timeframe. However, below are some examples of previous expenses: * Center for Community resources/JVBDS collaboration for handling MH and/or D&A/OUD crisis calls * Digital marketing campaign/advertising/geo-fencing to spread OUD awareness, information on OUD treatment/resources availability targeting Juniata County & Juniata County School District highly populated events at the end of the school year such as prom and graduation
Organization: Juniata Valley Tri-County Drug & Alcohol Abuse Commission/Juniata Valley Behavioral & Developmental Services
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
Juniata County remediation program #2: Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Description: No expenses for this category during the reporting timeframe. However, below are some examples of previous expenses: JVTCDAAC receives State Opioid Response (SOR) funding from DDAP to fund MAT services for individuals diagnosed with OUD. Unfortunately, at times there are gaps in funding, and the Opioid Settlement dollars have allowed us to bridge that gap so our clients can continue to receive OUD treatment. Opioid Settlement funds were used to fund MAT clients from Juniata County incarcerated at the Mifflin County Correctional Facility.
Organization: Juniata Valley Tri-County Drug & Alcohol Abuse Commission
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Juniata County remediation program #3: Re-Entry Services
Description: No expenses for this category during the reporting timeframe. However, below are some examples of previous expenses: OUD/D&A case management services provided to individuals incarcerated and/or being released. This could include, but is not limited to, employment navigation, housing, treatment resources/referrals, insurance, food stamps etc.
Organization: Juniata Valley Tri-County Drug & Alcohol Abuse Commission
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Juniata County remediation program #4: Stigma Reduction
Description: * Purchased Deterra Bags to be distributed at health fairs, outreach events, to clients/community members etc. These bags allow for destruction of unused medication; specifically unused opioids. * Opioid Overdose materials/informational brochures to be distributed at health fairs, outreach events, to clients/community members etc.
Organization: Juniata Valley Tri-County Drug & Alcohol Abuse Commission
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Other • Safe Disposal • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Adults (those aged 18+) • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
• B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Juniata County remediation program #5: OUD Training Efforts
Description: * Cost for attendance at the National Drug Conference (informational session prioritizing OUD) held in Nashville – .5 individuals total; SCA Executive Director expenses split between Huntingdon and Juniata Counties.
Organization: Juniata Valley Tri-County Drug & Alcohol Abuse Commission
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Substance Use Treatment Personnel
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Juniata County remediation program #6: Prevention
Description: No expenses for this category during the reporting timeframe. However, below are some examples of previous expenses: * Purchased emergency NaloxBox that were distributed to the Juniata County School District (20)
Organization: Juniata Valley Tri-County Drug & Alcohol Abuse Commission/Tuscarora Intermediate Unit (TIU)
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Juniata County remediation program #7: Recovery Support
Description: No expenses for this category during the reporting timeframe. However, below are some examples of previous expenses: * Purchased Recovery Support Workbooks for Juniata County Probation to educate youth/co-dependents to prevent drug misuse and to help break the cycle of addiction
Organization: Juniata Valley Tri-County Drug & Alcohol Abuse Commission
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Juniata County remediation program #8: Treatment/Intervention/Case Management Services
Description: No expenses for this category during the reporting timeframe. However, below are some examples of previous expenses: * JVTCDAAC’s Case Management unit provides services and navigation to services to clients of Juniata County including but not limited to: Employment Housing Support Children & Youth, Justice System (probation/court system) based services Screening & Assessment to Treatment (inpatient or outpatient) Placement to Treatment (inpatient or outpatient) Other needs defined by the clients identified during case management sessions
Organization: Juniata Valley Tri-County Drug & Alcohol Abuse Commission
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Lackawanna County
Lackawanna County remediation program #2: Family Treatment Engagement
Description: Support family reintegration and treatment outcomes by transporting children and loved one’s to Beyond Addiction’s campus to engage with with the consumer who is receiving treatment. While on site the family member will also receive evidence-based education from the provider around subjects related to OUD.
Organization: Beyond Addiction
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Pregnant and Post-partum Women
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-E. Address the Needs of Pregnant or Parenting Women and Their Families, Including Babies with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Lancaster County
Lancaster County remediation program #1: MAT Costs
Description: The MAT Program at the Lancaster County Prison provides induction and maintenance for inmates with an Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). The continuation of these funds help cover the costs associated with providing MAT services to this population.
Organization: Lancaster County Drug and Alcohol Commission
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Target population: • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
Lancaster County remediation program #2: BHDS Staffing (Neo-Natal Abstinence Syndrome Coordinator)
Description: These funds will pay for a continuation of the Neonatal Abstinence Coordinator position through Lancaster County’s Behavioral Health and Disability Services Department. This position will support continuum of care for the infant/toddler by ensuring that developmental milestones are reached through tracking and/or assessing the need for intervention to mitigate any negative impacts resulting from exposure to drugs.
Organization: Lancaster County BHDS Division
Remediation program categories: • Family-Centered Support Programs
Target population: • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Infants (those under 6 months)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-C. Pregnant & Postpartum Women
• A-D. Expanding Treatment for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (“NAS”)
Lancaster County remediation program #3: Blueprints for Addiction Recovery (Pathways for Recovery)
Description: “Pathways to Recovery is a collaborative program for diversion of drug-related criminal cases at the Magisterial District Judge level. The Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office works together with Blueprints for Addiction Recovery and Compass Mark to offer participants support, education, alignment, referral to appropriate services, monitoring and follow-up. Blueprints for Addiction Recovery staffs and administers the program with a team of Certified Recovery Specialists, who work directly with the DA’s office and MDJ offices across the county to facilitate treatment linkages and ensure compliance with all diversion program requirements.” These funds are a continuation of this program.
Organization: Lancaster County Drug and Alcohol Commission
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Justice-involved Individuals • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
Lancaster County remediation program #4: Drug and Alcohol Staffing (SAP Assessors)
Description: These funds are used to continue funding two SAP assessors in Lancaster County schools.
Organization: Lancaster County Drug and Alcohol Commission
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Lancaster County remediation program #7: Recovery House Scholarships
Description: These funds will be used to provide 60-day scholarships to individuals with an OUD who are seeking housing in a sober environment.
Organization: Lancaster County Drug and Alcohol Commission
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Lancaster County remediation program #8: Donegal Substance Abuse Alliance (Re-entry Recovery Support Specialists)
Description: The allocated funds will be used to create the Recovery Specialist position. The Recovery Specialist is a professional in the field of recovery support services. In said role, the qualified Recovery Specialist will serve as a role model, coach, advocate, and motivator to recovering individuals. They assist in the initiation of recovery, relapse prevention, and intervention by providing emotional support; informational support; instrumental support; and affiliation support. The Recovery Specialist must demonstrate an ability to share personal recovery experiences, and to develop authentic peer-to-peer relationships
Organization: Lancaster County Drug and Alcohol Commission
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
Lancaster County remediation program #9: Drug and Alcohol Staffing (Opioid Settlement Project Manager)
Description: As a result of the Opioid Settlement, the County is to be a recipient of at least $1,000,000 in designated funding for the next fifteen years, with an additional $1 million possible, annually, contingent on another settlement. Oversight of this funding, and the various initiatives and programs identified as meeting eligibility criteria for its allocation, requires a dedicated project coordinator who can collect, maintain and analyze the data resulting from various outcome measures, while also ensuring recipient consistency with Opioid Settlement Trust guidelines.
Organization: Lancaster County Drug and Alcohol Commission
Remediation program categories: • Data Collection/Research
Target population: • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-J. Leadership, Planning and Coordination
Lawrence County
Lawrence County remediation program #1: Lawrence County DUI Program
Description: DUI Program allows for the Education for individuals who are referred to the program. The Education consists of health, legal issues, and prevention of opioid use. They also serve as a point of initiation to refer individuals in need of more intensive services concerning opioid addictions.
Organization: Team LC DUI
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Recovery Support • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Justice-involved Individuals • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • Substance Use Treatment Personnel • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
• B-J. Leadership, Planning and Coordination
Lawrence County remediation program #2: Project Lazarus
Description: School based programming to educate and reach students on the dangers of opioid use.
Organization: Vision Ministries
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Other • Family-Centered Support Programs • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Adolescents (those under 18) • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Lawrence County remediation program #4: Lawrence County Family Wellness
Description: Program is designed to provide housing, education, and treatment for single mothers affected by OUD. Program allows for single mothers to keep the family (children) with them in a supervised setting.
Organization: Glade Run Lutheran Services
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other • Family-Centered Support Programs • Recovery Support • Infrastructure Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Infants (those under 6 months) • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-E. Address the Needs of Pregnant or Parenting Women and Their Families, Including Babies with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
• B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Lawrence County remediation program #5: Lawrence County Public Safety Training
Description: Allows for specific training to for first responders who are responding to OUD.
Organization: Lawrence County Firefighters & Fire Chiefs Association
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-I. First Responders
Lawrence County remediation program #7: Rapid Forensic Toxicology
Description: This was designed to allow for quick response in overdose deaths in knowing if our opioid deaths in Lawrence County could be attributed to increased fetanyl or other substances causing over-doses. However, the trust did not approve this.
Organization: Lawrency Couty Coroner
Remediation program categories: • Data Collection/Research • Infrastructure Support
Target population: • Law Enforcement Personnel • First Responders/EMT • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
• B-L. Research
Lawrence County remediation program #9: Lawrence County Recovery Coalition Community Awareness
Description: Overdose awareness, breaking the Stigma of overdose, individual and family resources, recovery meetings.
Organization: Lawrence County Recovery Coalition
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
• B-J. Leadership, Planning and Coordination
Lawrence County remediation program #11: LCMS Community Action Planning Conferences
Description: OUD education to the medical, social services, teachers, and community. Key note speakers and round table discussions. Distribution of resource packets.
Organization: Lawrence County Medical Society
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-F. Prevent Over-Prescribing and Ensure Appropriate Prescribing and Dispensing of Opioids
• B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
• B-K. Training
Lawrence County remediation program #12: Navigating Pathways to Success Program
Description: This service will provide comprehensive wrap-around services for individuals who are leaving or preparing to leave the Lawrence County Correctional Facility. The peer navigator will allow for treatment modalities to be scheduled as well as housing, educational needs, and employment opportunities to be explored or set up allowing for a transition out of incarceration.
Organization: Lawrence County Corrections
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support • Infrastructure Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
• B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Lawrence County remediation program #13: Bridging Recovery: Full MAT for Opioid use
Description: This program will utilize a full medication-assisted treatment approach, including methadone, buprenorphine, and vivitrol for individuals with oud. It is designed to reduce the risk of overdose post release from incarceration.
Organization: Lawrence County Corrections
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Harm Reduction – Other • Infrastructure Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-A. Naloxone or other FDA-Approved Drug to Reverse Opioid overdoses
• A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
• A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
Lawrence County remediation program #14: Opioid Overdose Response Equipment
Description: The New Castle City Fire Department is dispatched to overdose medical crisis situations on average of 85-110 incidents annually. The average cost in medical supplies while providing life saving measures is $210 per incident. The cost associated in responding to these incidents causes budgetary issues in purchasing certain medical supplies such as defibrillator pads, airway suction devices, decontamination supplies, mask respirators and oral pharyngeal and nasal pharyngeal airway devices. These items are critical in saving lives in our opioid population.
Organization: New Castle City Fire Department
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Harm Reduction – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • First Responders/EMT
Exhibit E strategies: • B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
• B-I. First Responders
Lebanon County
Lebanon County remediation program #1: LCCF MAT maintenance Program
Description: The MAT maintenance program at the Lebanon County Correctional Facility (LCCF)- The contract that the Lebanon County SCA entered into with Prime Care Medical Inc. was for them to provide treatment services inside the County Prison for inmates, both male & female who choose to be continued on their MAT treatment services while they are incarcerated. The contract of services with Prime Care Medical Inc. include- Doctor med checks, pharmacy to include the choice of all MAT medications, and counseling services.The total amount of the contract with Prime Care Medical Inc. is a contract cap of 100.000 per year. In establishing new programs in Lebanon County we always are concerned with sustainability when using these opioid settlement funds so by contracting for 100,000 per year we can sustain this program for 18 years for a total of 1.8 million . Individuals who are on MAT treatment services prior to going to prison can now be maintain while in prison without interruption of services.
Organization: Lebanon County Correctional Facility
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Harm Reduction – Other • Recovery Support • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adults (those aged 18+) • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
• A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
Lebanon County remediation program #2: LCCF Correctional officer to facilitate MAT Maintenace Program
Description: The LCCF Correctional Officer to help facilitate the MAT Maintenance Program- The contract that the Lebanon County SCA entered into with the Lebanon Correctional Facility, namely warden Tina litz was for a part-time correctional officer to be assigned to help in the support and supervision during the administration of these medications for the inmates inside the LCCF.In addition the correctional officer also maintains safety & security within the LCCF. The contract specifically is to pay the part-time correctional officers 21.00 per hour for all hours while working in the MAT Maintenance program.The contract cap for this position is 30,660.00 annually (salary only/no benefits) . We want to sustain this program for 18 years , so the total over the 18 years would be a total of 550,800.00.
Organization: Lebanon County Correctional Facility
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Harm Reduction – Other • Recovery Support • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
• A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
Lebanon County remediation program #3: Adult Probation Case Manager
Description: The Adult Probation Case Manager- The contract that the Lebanon County SCA entered into with the Lebanon County Adult Probation dept, namely chief Adult Probation officer Audrey Fortna was for a probation officer on her staff to become a dedicated adult probation case manager who would only have a caseload of OUD,SUD, and Co-occurring clients on their caseload. The cap contract for this position was for 90,000.00 annually to include both salary and benefits.We want to maintain this program for the next 18 years, so the total cost of the program will be 1.620,000.00. This dedicated probation will undergo all required trainings to understand the clients on his or her caseload. We want to promote treatment services for these individuals on this caseload and keep these individuals out of the criminal justice system. Currently there are 30 individuals on this caseload and all of them are in treatment services and not in prison or pending new business with the criminal justice system.
Organization: Lebanon County Adult Probation
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Harm Reduction – Other • Family-Centered Support Programs • Recovery Support • Stigma Reduction • Data Collection/Research • Infrastructure Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • Law Enforcement Personnel • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Lebanon County remediation program #4: LCCF MAT Induction Proram
Description: The MAT Induction program at (LCCF) – The contract that the Lebanon County SCA would like to enter into with Prime Care Medical Inc. is for them to provide MAT Induction Treatment services inside the county prison for inmates who have a history of OUD abuse issues, who choose to be “inducted” on a medically assisted medication (MAT) while they are incarcerated. The contract of services with Prime Care Medical Inc. include- doctor checks, pharmacy to include the choice of all MAT medications, and counseling services. These treatment services are made available to both the male & female inmate populations at the LCCF who have a history of OUD abuse issues.The total amount of the contract with Prime Care Inc. is a contract cap of 150,000 per year. In establishing new programs in Lebanon County we are always concerned with sustainability in these opioid funded programs that we start and by contracting of 150,00 annually this program will be sustained for 13 years for a total of 1,950,000
Organization: Lebanon County Correctional Facilty
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
• A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
Lebanon County remediation program #5: Street Outreach program
Description: The Street Outreach Program will be managed by the Rase Project and funded by the Lebanon County SCA by using settlement funds. The contract will be a cap contract of 25,000 per year for the next 13 years for a grand total of 325,000. This program is mandated by DDAP ! This program is all about harm reduction, Studies have shown positives outcomes associated with harm reduction interventions, including reducing HIV, hep C transmission, decreased overdose deaths and most importantly, an increased uptake of addiction treatment services. By prioritizing harm reduction strategies, we can mitigate the adverse consequences of risky behaviors, save lives, and empower individuals to make informed choices about their health and well being. The programs main focus is OUD individuals however the outreach worker will also focus on SUD & Co-occurring individuals as well and make the appropriate referral for treatment services to include mental health services.
Organization: RaseProject
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Harm Reduction – Other • Safe Disposal
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • Healthcare Personnel • Mental Health Treatment Personnel • Law Enforcement Personnel • First Responders/EMT • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Lehigh County
Lehigh County remediation program #1: Jail Recidivism Reduction and MAT Program 22-03
Description: By introducing assessment, psychoeducational groups, and case management into Lehigh County Jail (LCJ), the transition to residential levels of care direct from incarceration, or the transition back into the community can be more successful. When clients are connected to clinical programs, peer supports, MAT, and other support services they need at time of release, they are less likely to continue substance use and reoffend.
Organization: Lehigh County
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals
Exhibit E strategies: • A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
Lehigh County remediation program #2: Out-of-Pocket Insurance Balance Program 22-06
Description: The skyrocketing, out-of-pocket costs of healthcare present a significant barrier for residents with commercial insurance plans. Increasingly high deductibles and copays prevent access to care and often result in worsening addiction and other collateral consequences such as job loss, family fracture, and even death from overdose. This program allows for the creation of a fund for this population (Pyramid Healthcare).
Organization: Lehigh County Drug and Alcohol Services
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Lehigh County remediation program #3: Coroner Autopsy 22-08
Description: Lehigh County Coroner’s Office: 8 opioid-related death autopsies performed x $2,200.00 each = $17,600.00 + 65 toxicology-only tests for the 65 opioid-related drug deaths that were toxicology tested x $200.00 each = $13,000.00 = $30,600.00 TOTAL in opiod settlement funds spent / reimbursement of the County’s General Operating Fund for Opioid Settlement Funds expenses incurred by the County as of 12/31/23 (Forensic Pathology Associates – toxicology and post-mortem expenses).
Organization: Lehigh County
Remediation program categories: • Harm Reduction – Other • Data Collection/Research
Target population: • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-I. First Responders
Lehigh County remediation program #4: Human Impact – Community Thread 22-11
Description: The assessment plan for remediation programs and will begin the planning and evaluation process to demonstrate program effectiveness. What is presented will serve as a suggested structure for the evaluation, but the specific process may change based on feedback from the participating agencies.
Organization: Lehigh County
Remediation program categories: • Data Collection/Research
Target population: • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-L. Research
Lehigh County remediation program #5: Family Coaching 22-02
Description: Since its inception, the FORT program has been able to reach the lives of over 100 families in the Lehigh Valley. Loved ones/families have been able to work through their own trauma, grief, mental health struggles, and so much more through the program. Since insurance companies do not cover services for family members, FORT is often the only option that loved ones have access to that does not need to directly include the member with a SUD.
Organization: Lehigh County
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other • Family-Centered Support Programs • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Lehigh County remediation program #6: Advertising Support 22-10
Description: Lehigh County’s media campaign involves planning, creating, and executing a series of advertisements and promotional activities across traditional and social media platforms to promote ways to prevent opioid misuse, proper disposal of unused medication and to provide the public with information on where to get help.
Organization: Lehigh County
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Safe Disposal • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Lehigh County remediation program #7: Change on Hamilton Center 24-12
Description: Our recovery center is a one stop shop for families, persons in recovery and those seeking out recovery options. Change on Hamilton provides recovery support services which includes: job searches, job readiness, computer access, clothing donations, case management, crs services, sober social events among other community services. It is used for a variety of self -help groups that support recovery in it’s many forms. They provide Naloxone to the community and host trainings on it’s use as well as providing fentanyl testing strips. They partner with our transportation services to provide rides to people who need to get to treatment or other treatment related appointments. In addition, they have a plan of safe care program called Journeys that provides specialized supports for family members and children who may struggle with addiction issues.
Organization: Lehigh County
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-E. Address the Needs of Pregnant or Parenting Women and Their Families, Including Babies with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Lehigh County remediation program #8: Discharge Specialist 24-13
Description: Lehigh County subcontracts 2 discharges specialists at this time. One specialist is focused on the criminal justice population and the second works with our warm handoff program. Our CJ specialists maintains contact with both the client and the 3.5 provider when a client is discharged from jail to a rehab placement. She ensures that a proper discharge plan is created and all issues have been addressed prior to a client’s return home. She meets with the clients within 48 hours of discharge to make sure they understand the plan and offer any support necessary. We hope to cut down on the readmission rates and overdoes that occur when a client leaves residential treatment. Our warm handoff specialists works with clients who enter treatment directly from a hospital setting. Once again the goals are to keep the clients in treatment, reduce readmission rates and overdoes after discharge.
Organization: Lehigh County
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
• B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Lehigh County remediation program #9: Northern Lehigh Opioid Treatment 22-01
Description: This project would establish a local non-profit (Treatment Trends Inc.) as the sole drug and alcohol provider in the northern tier of Lehigh County. Prior to this project, none of our providers thought it would be feasible to open an outpatient site without the use of additional funding such as the Opioid Settlement Funds. Currently, rural residents need to rely on private transportation for the long drive to an outpatient settling on Allentown or Bethlehem. Public transportation is available but a one hour treatment appointment via bus would equate to about 6 hours of time on the client’s behalf. Available services would include individual and group treatment OP/IOP, assessment, case management and CRS services.
Organization: Lehigh County
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Luzerne County
Luzerne County remediation program #1: Treatment for Incarcerated Population
Description: In May 2023, Luzerne County implemented Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Services through its Luzerne County Correctional Facility’s (LCCF) Health Care Provider, Wellpath. Initially, Luzerne County utilized its Opioid Settlement Funds to Buprenorphine sub-lingual medications and Vivitrol (Naltrexone) injectable medications. Luzerne County has expanded the MAT Services in 2024 to include Buprenorphine injectables using Sublocade. Additionally, Luzerne County and its county jail administration have worked to add Methadone Services to the available MAT Services in LCCF. Luzerne County is working with local contracted Substance Use Disorder Treatment Providers and Office-Based Opioid Treatment Providers to prescribe, transport, and administer daily Methadone dosing.
Organization: Luzerne County Correctional Facility/Wellpath
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
• A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
Luzerne County remediation program #2: Prevention Programs
Description: Luzerne/Wyoming Co. Drug & Alcohol Program, also known as the Luzerne/Wyoming Single County Authority, provides school-based and community-based Prevention/Education Services to Luzerne County. Luzerne County is privileged to contract out school-based Prevention/Education Services to 3 contracted Substance use Disorder Prevention Providers-The Robinson Counseling Center, Wyoming Valley Alcohol & Drug Services, and Pathway to Recovery. Luzerne Co. is known to be a well-populated, large geographic county. As such, there are 12 individual school districts and educational centers throughout Luzerne Co. Luzerne Co. and its contracted Prev. Providers offer comprehensive, evidence-based Prevention/Education Services in each school district for all grade levels. Our goal is to expand these evidence-based services and curriculum to better meet the Prevention Needs of our schools. Luzerne Co. intends to expand its Community Drug Disposal Programs/Prescription Drug Awareness Programs as well
Organization: Luzerne/Wyoming Counties Drug & Alcohol Program (Luzerne/Wyoming Single County Authority)
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Adolescents (those under 18) • Healthcare Personnel • Law Enforcement Personnel • First Responders/EMT • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Luzerne County remediation program #3: Expansion of Warm Hand-Off Programs and Recovery Services
Description: Luzerne/Wyoming Co. Drug & Alcohol Program (Luzerne/Wyoming Single County Authority) has offered Emergency Department Warm Hand-Off Services using Recovery Supports Services (Certified Recovery Specialists) since July 2018. Luzerne County offers WHO Services to 4 individuals EDs in Luzerne Co., Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, Geisinger-South Wilkes-Barre, Geisinger-Wyoming Valley Hospital, and Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton. The WHO targets SUD-affected individuals, including recent overdose survivors and those under the influence of a substance. Historically, Luzerne County’s Warm Hand Off identifies that 80-90% of individuals receiving ED WHO Services report Opioids as the primary, secondary, or tertiary drug of abuse. In July 2023, Luzerne Co. implemented Community-Based WHO-CRS Service and Emergency Department Bridge MAT Services. The goal is to increase access to MAT Services while also meeting those in active addiction where they are at in their recovery/service planning.
Organization: Luzerne/Wyoming Counties Drug & Alcohol Program (Luzerne/Wyoming Single County Authority)
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other • Harm Reduction – Other • Recovery Support • Infrastructure Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • Substance Use Treatment Personnel • Mental Health Treatment Personnel • Law Enforcement Personnel • First Responders/EMT • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
Luzerne County remediation program #4: Always Believe Recovery Inpatient Treatment Services
Description: Always Believe Recovery is a detox and treatment center currently under development in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. The facility is designed to treat various forms of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) with a hard focus on addressing the ongoing opioid crisis, particularly the fentanyl epidemic, in Luzerne County and the surrounding Northeastern Pennsylvania region. The facility will house approximately 40 detox beds and 60 inpatient treatment beds, offering an integrated treatment approach to help individuals recover from Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) through a continuum of care. The facility will employ a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, clinical leads, counselors, Certified Recovery Specialists (CRSs), Behavioral Health techs (BHTs), case managers and administrative staff. Together, this team will work to provide comprehensive services for OUD, from detox and inpatient care to aftercare and community reintegration programs. Our primary goal
Organization: Luzerne/Wyoming Counties Drug & Alcohol Program (Luzerne/Wyoming Single County Authority)
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Justice-involved Individuals • Adults (those aged 18+) • Substance Use Treatment Personnel • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Luzerne County remediation program #5: Hanover Area School District
Description: The Hanover Area School District has expanded the focus for each student’s Physical, Emotional/Mental and Social well-being through a comprehensive approach. The Hanover Area School District has created partnerships with Hanover Area Emergency Management Services – EMS and the Hanover Township Municipality in seeking funds to promote awareness, education with K-12 research based education/training, EMS programs/certifications and drug/opioid prevention programs as part of an initiative to support our students, faculty, staff, and community. The Opioid/Drug Crisis in our country at this time requires targeted initiatives which we will deliver in the school setting to assist in reducing the risk factors of substance misuse/addiction, in addition to programs/training resources available to the Hanover Area community after school hours. This collaborative approach promotes student engagement in supportive learning environments and community partnerships to create safe and positive school a
Organization: Luzerne/Wyoming Counties Drug & Alcohol Program (Luzerne/Wyoming Single County Authority)
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Law Enforcement Personnel • First Responders/EMT • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Luzerne County remediation program #6: Wyoming Seminary
Description: Wyoming Seminary is working with Panaptic, which evidence-based substance use prevention curriculum, to help students who may be having issues with substance use. This program helps students informed choices and their substance use prevention solutions encompass various substances, including marijuana, alcohol, opioids, vaping, and tobacco. This program is all online and the parents are required to take the parent version of this course as well. If a student is caught or reports a substance use problem they work with the Wellness Center and Panaptic to complete the online program and their parents are informed. The parents must complete the program as well. On campus the nurse will conduct a drug test to determine what substance is being used. Wyoming Seminary pays for the first 5 courses and this comes out of the Wellness Center budget. This project will help reduce opioid use by providing education on the negative impacts of substance use. This will help students with academic succes
Organization: Luzerne/Wyoming Counties Drug & Alcohol Program (Luzerne/Wyoming Single County Authority)
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Family members of those who use opioids • Adolescents (those under 18) • Other: Wyoming Seminary School.
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Luzerne County remediation program #9: The Wright Center
Description: This project will provide support for the full range of care, services, and support for people with opioid dependences and focus on prevention to address the underlying drivers of opioid use and dependence. The lack of access to overdose reversal medication, long-term substitution treatment, and basic health care – due to cost, stigma, and other barriers – heightens the risk of overdose. Opioid use disorder is a complex, chronic, medical condition with a high instance of recurrence that often requires life-long care. Continuum of care work must encompass the broad range of evidence-based services, treatments, and support, not as a linear pipeline, but as a long-term outlook that reduces the harms associated with opioid use and is responsive to an individual’s health goals – whether it is to stop use or to stabilize. Our prevention strategies address the structural determinants that lead individuals to use and the inequities that worsen the consequences of use. As an established Center
Organization: Luzerne/Wyoming Counties Drug & Alcohol Program (Luzerne/Wyoming Single County Authority)
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Harm Reduction – Other • Family-Centered Support Programs • Recovery Support • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • Healthcare Personnel • Substance Use Treatment Personnel • Mental Health Treatment Personnel • Law Enforcement Personnel • First Responders/EMT • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • A-A. Naloxone or other FDA-Approved Drug to Reverse Opioid overdoses
• A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
• A-C. Pregnant & Postpartum Women
Luzerne County remediation program #10: Children’s Service Center-Robinson Counseling Center Staff Training & Development
Description: Children’s Service Center and it’s Adult Care Affiliate Robinson Counseling Center currently operates three licensed outpatient treatment facilities within Luzerne County. Employing in total seventeen full time clinical staff members. These employees dedicate their time directly providing treatment to individuals struggling with an opiate use disorder. Managing outpatient caseloads up to 35 patients, each staff member will benefit from enhanced training specific to treating those individuals struggling with an opiate use disorder. Due to limited availability of new and emerging trainings being offered locally, Robinson Counseling Center is requesting additional funding to support staff members to continue to enhance their clinical skill set in treating this ever evolving epidemic. In addition to employing clinical staff members the Robinson Counseling Center also employees six Certified Recovery Specialist Staff members within Luzerne County. These staff are the direct peer link to tho
Organization: Luzerne/Wyoming Counties Drug & Alcohol Program (Luzerne/Wyoming Single County Authority)
Remediation program categories: • Infrastructure Support
Target population: • Substance Use Treatment Personnel • Mental Health Treatment Personnel
Exhibit E strategies: • B-K. Training
Luzerne County remediation program #11: Children’s Service Center-Robinson Counseling Center CRS Warm Hand Off
Description: Children’ Service Center has a fully integrated continuum of behavioral health programs, including multiple with Peer Support components. Children’s Service Center has a long history of providing quality services to children, adolescents, adults, and their families. Children’s Service Center has strong medical leadership and a history of solid clinical practice. Children’s Service Center has an approved service description to provide Certified Recovery Specialist services. Children’s Service Center currently operates Department of Drug and Alcohol Program licensed facilities in both Luzerne and Wyoming Counties. Children’s Service Center currently provides Certified Recovery Specialist services throughout Luzerne and Wyoming Counties. Children’s Service Center is enrolled in CCBH and the Luzerne and Wyoming Single County Authority to provide CRS services to those consumers enrolled in Medicaid and to those who are uninsured.
Organization: Luzerne/Wyoming Counties Drug & Alcohol Program (Luzerne/Wyoming Single County Authority)
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Adults (those aged 18+) • Healthcare Personnel • Substance Use Treatment Personnel • Law Enforcement Personnel • First Responders/EMT • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
Luzerne County remediation program #12: Children’s Service Center-Robinson Counseling Center Expanding Prevention/Education Services
Description: Identify current School Districts that are experiencing a gap in prevention services for their students and implement appropriate and evidence-based services as needed. Ensure all youth within Luzerne County School Districts have ample opportunities to receive education regarding the risks of opiate abuse and receive intervention and treatment referrals as appropriate. Additionally, identify areas within the community that would benefit greatly from enhanced education efforts that may include training in Narcan Administration, coordinate prescription drug take back days with appropriate entries and provide education to community members on the vast amount of resources that are available to their loved ones who may be struggling with a substance use disorder. To further meet the prevention/education needs of Luzerne County, Children’s Service Center proposes the addition of 1.5 fulltime staff. This will include the hire of at least one additional Prevention/Education specialist to expan
Organization: Luzerne/Wyoming Counties Drug & Alcohol Program (Luzerne/Wyoming Single County Authority)
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Lycoming County
Lycoming County remediation program #1: Medication Assisted Treatment
Description: MAT services are being provided to underinsured or uninsured county residents. MAT has been initiated for incarcerated individuals in the Lycoming County Prison. All FDA approved medications are available. The SCA does ensure individuals are applying for Medicaid as applicable.
Organization: West Branch Drug and Alcohol
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
• A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
McKean County
McKean County remediation program #1: Too Good for Drugs
Description: ADAS holds a program within the schools in McKean County called Too Good for Drugs. This program brings awareness and prevention to children in grades K-12. Currently the program is implemented for children middle school aged and up. This remediation project will implement the program to all grades in all schools in McKean County, to target the entirety of the K-12 population.
Organization: Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
McKean County remediation program #2: Educational Materials for School
Description: The McKean County DA office offers an education program that is directed at children. The programs take place in the schools, community events, etc. They bring the K9s with them, explaining to the children the role that they play. With this comes educational materials that are handed out to the children as a learning tool.
Organization: McKean County District Attorney Office
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • First Responders/EMT
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
McKean County remediation program #3: Certified Recovery Specialist
Description: Having a Certified Recovery Specialist in the jail will provide more hand off services and knowledge in what works to help those incarcerated for drug use and offenses. A Certified Recovery Specialist works closely with the Case Management staff to assist individuals throughout their recovery process. As a peer (an individual who has traveled a similar path), a Certified Recovery Specialist fosters hope for recovery and role models that reality to the peers they serve. A Certified Recovery Specialist will: provide outreach for those in recovery, offering guidance in the recovery process; educate about recovery and what living in recovery means; offer help with developing a Personal Recovery Plan; give support during and after treatment; use recovery-oriented tools to help you address challegnes; introduce clients to other people in our community in recovery, individually and through recovery support groups; and motivate, mentor and guide individuals through the recovery process.
Organization: Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other • Harm Reduction – Other • Family-Centered Support Programs • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
McKean County remediation program #4: Funding for Prevention Campaigns
Description: We will utilize the PA Stop Campaign information and have some drop box information on where to get help in McKean County. We will also be utililing funds for brochures, social media spots, billboards, commericals, etc.
Organization: Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
McKean County remediation program #5: Naloxone Distribution
Description: We will be utilizing funds to increase distribution of NARCAN to high-risk areas via naloxone boxes and/or naloxone machines. Please note that if the county policies change regarding MAT in the county jail, these remediation programs and strategies are likely to change.
Organization: Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services
Remediation program categories: • Harm Reduction – Naloxone
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic
Exhibit E strategies: • A-A. Naloxone or other FDA-Approved Drug to Reverse Opioid overdoses
Mercer County
Mercer County remediation program #1: Psychological Autopsies
Description: Specially trained individuals are conducting psychological autopsies with family members of individuals who have died from an overdose in Mercer County. Data is being collected and coded for review by the Overdose Fatality Review Committee.
Organization: Mercer County District Attorney’s Office
Remediation program categories: • Data Collection/Research
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • Healthcare Personnel • Substance Use Treatment Personnel • Mental Health Treatment Personnel • First Responders/EMT • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-J. Leadership, Planning and Coordination
Mercer County remediation program #2: MH/Opioid Counseling
Description: Mercer County Jail inmates who are identified with and Opioid Use Disorder are provided the option of buprenorphine and methadone induction. Counselors are available to provide supportive assistance and counseling to those individuals who chose MAT.
Organization: Mercer County Jail
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • Mental Health Treatment Personnel
Exhibit E strategies: • A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
Mercer County remediation program #3: MAT/MOUD Program
Description: Mercer County Jail Inmates are offered the option of MAT in the form of methadone or buprenorphine if they have an Opioid Use Disorder. If they enter the Jail on a prescription of one of these medications the inmate can remain on the medication. Counselors are available to provide supportive assistance and counseling services to those inmantles.
Organization: Mercer County Jail
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
Mercer County remediation program #4: LSW Consultant
Description: This program received all of their Opioid funding upfront, and the program is still on going.
Organization: Rainbow Recovery Center
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Mercer County remediation program #5: Opioid Anti-Stigma Advertisement Project
Description: This program was awarded their Opioid funds upfront, the program is continuing to work on their identified goals and objectives. They are in production of an Opioid Docuseries and expect to release it to the public December 2024.
Organization: Community Arts Experience
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Mercer County remediation program #6: Media Campaign Project
Description: The project completed opioid specific information in the form of mailers to target homes in Mercer County via US Mail. These mailers included DDAP licensed treatment facilities and recovery support services along with the SEA contact information. They also provided for a Mercer County radio show to provide information on the Opioid Crisis.
Organization: Hermitage Rotary Club
Remediation program categories: • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Mercer County remediation program #7: Opioid – Medical lockboxes & medical disposal bags
Description: This program received all of their Opioid funds upfront. The project is still distributing medication lockboxes and medication disposal bags throughout the community.
Organization: BHC Advanced Services Inc
Remediation program categories: • Harm Reduction – Other • Safe Disposal
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Mercer County remediation program #8: Sponsor Opioid Motivational Speaker & purchase books
Description: This program received all of their opioid funds upfront. The project completed all of their stated goals and objectives. This would include bringing in a motivational speaker who was in OUD recovery for one Mercer County High School as well as purchasing recovery materials for the public to utilize through their non-profit organization.
Organization: Common Grounds Mercer
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Recovery Support • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Mercer County remediation program #9: Sponosor monthly self-care workshops & speakers
Description: This project received all of their opioid funds upfront. The project continues to complete their stated goals and objectives and are hosting monthly self-care workshops targeting those families directly affected by the opioid crisis.
Organization: Helping Hands Ministries Inc
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Family-Centered Support Programs • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Mercer County remediation program #10: Operation Endorse Resistance of Substance Abuse Everywhere Program plus purchase of building & minor renovation
Description: This organization is a grass roots organization and has struggled to find funding over the years for operation. $44,130.62 of this amount was used to purchase a building (and do ADA improvements to the building) because they rented their current facility, and the owner was selling it leaving them without a facility to run their organization. As a result of their limited funding at times over the years they have not been able to serve their BIPOC community. We do not know the exact date this program started but it has been in place for at least 10 years. This project received all of their opioid funds upfront.
Organization: Minority Health Center
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Harm Reduction – Other • Family-Centered Support Programs • Recovery Support • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-J. Leadership, Planning and Coordination
Mercer County remediation program #11: Collaborative program with healthcare providers for pain mgmt/chronic pain mgmt from OUD
Description: This program continues to provide alternative methods to pain management as stated in their original application. They are identifying success within the program they plan to continue providing those OUD clients participating in this unique program.
Organization: Community Counseling Center
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Mercer County remediation program #12: Mobile Opioid & Health Outreach Clinic
Description: This program serves 3 targeted Mercer County areas to provide medical care to those with OUD, including wound care from injection drug usage. The program partners with the SCA to provide a Drug/Alcohol Case Manager who provides Level of Care assessments and linkage to treatment services.
Organization: Primary Health Network
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Harm Reduction – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Mercer County remediation program #13: Rae of Hope
Description: Rae of Hope is a DDAP licensed recovery house. Providing 4 beds for women with OUD.
Organization: Rae of Hope
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Mifflin County
Mifflin County remediation program #1: Crisis Line/Digital Media
Description: No expenses for this category during the reporting timeframe. However, below are some examples of previous expenses: * Center for Community Resources/JVBDS collaboration for handling MH and/or D&A/OUD crisis calls. * Digital marketing campaign/advertising/geo-fencing to spread OUD awareness, information on OUD treatment/resource availability targeting Mifflin County and Mifflin County School District’s highly populated events at the end of the school year such as prom and graduation.
Organization: Juniata Valley Tri-County Drug & Alcohol Abuse Commission
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
Mifflin County remediation program #2: Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Description: JVTCDAAC receives State Opioid Response (SOR) funding from DDAP to fund MAT services for individuals diagnosed with OUD. Unfortunately, at times there are gaps in funding, and the Opioid Settlement dollars have allowed us to bridge that gap so our clients can continue to receive OUD treatment. Opioid Settlement funds were used to fund MAT clients from Mifflin County incarcerated at the Mifflin County Correctional Facility.
Organization: Juniata Valley Tri-County Drug & Alcohol Abuse Commission
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Mifflin County remediation program #3: Re-Entry Services
Description: D&A/OUD case management services provided to individuals incarcerated and/or being released. This could include, but is not limited to, employment navigation, housing, treatment resources/referrals, insurance, food stamps etc. In particular, the expenses incurred during this reporting period were for housing support upon re-entry. An individual was maxed out on their sentence, and had no home-plan. Therefore, this individual engaged in case management with the SCA, as well as programming offered by our county human services department to transition into safe and stable housing from incarceration.
Organization: Juniata Valley Tri-County Drug & Alcohol Abuse Commission
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals
Exhibit E strategies: • B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Mifflin County remediation program #4: Stigma Reduction
Description: * Purchased Deterra Bags to be distributed at health fairs, outreach events, to clients/community members etc. These bags allow for destruction of unused medication; specifically unused opioids. * Opioid Overdose materials/informational brochures to be distributed at health fairs, outreach events, to clients/community members etc.
Organization: Juniata Valley Tri-County Drug & Alcohol Abuse Commission
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Safe Disposal • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Adults (those aged 18+) • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
• B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Mifflin County remediation program #5: OUD Training Efforts
Description: No expenses for this category during the reporting timeframe. However, below are some examples of previous expenses: * Cost for attendance at National Drug Conference (informational sessions prioritizing OUD) held in Atlanta – 6 individuals total; 2 from Mifflin County CYS, 2 from Mifflin County correctional Facility, 1 from local outpatient treatment provider, 1 from Mifflin County CareerLink
Organization: Juniata Valley Tri-County Drug & Alcohol Abuse Commission
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Mifflin County remediation program #6: Prevention
Description: No expenses for this category during the reporting timeframe. However, below are some examples of previous expenses: Purchased emergency NaloxBox’s that were distributed to the Mifflin County School District (2) and Mifflin County Courthouse (2)
Organization: Juniata Vallet Tri-County Drug & Alcohol Abuse Commission/Tuscarora Intermediate Unit (TIU)
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Mifflin County remediation program #7: Recovery Support
Description: No expenses for this category during the reporting timeframe. However, below are some examples of previous expenses: * Purchased Recovery Support Workbooks for Mifflin County Probation to educate youth/co-dependents to prevent drug misuse and to help break the cycle of addiction * Purchased Xylazine test strips to use in congruence with other Opioid/Fentanyl testing methods for Mifflin County Probation and the Mifflin County Correctional Facility
Organization: Juniata Valley Tri-County Drug & Alcohol Abuse Commission
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Mifflin County remediation program #8: Treatment/Intervention/Case Management Services
Description: No expenses for this category during the reporting timeframe. However, below are some examples of previous expenses: * Students within the Mifflin County School District received Student Assistance Program (SAP) Treatment services in eight (8) schools across Mifflin County * JVTCDAAC’s Case Management unit provides services and navigation to services to clients of Juniata County including but not limited to: Employment Housing Support Children & Youth, Justice System (probation/court system) based services Screening & Assessment to Treatment (inpatient or outpatient) Placement to Treatment (inpatient or outpatient) Other needs defined by the clients identified during case management sessions
Organization: Juniata Valley Tri-County Drug & Alcohol Abuse Commission
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Monroe County
Monroe County remediation program #1: Monroe County Fentanyl Awareness Campaign
Description: www.wefightfentanyl.org
Organization: Kudu Creative LLC
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Monroe County remediation program #2: Support Specialist
Description: Agreement for professional services between Monroe County and Carbon-Monroe-Pike Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc. where CMP provides services through its drug and alcohol recovery support specialist to lead local opioid remediation efforts.
Organization: Carbon-Monroe-Pike Drug & Alcohol Commission
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
Monroe County remediation program #3: KUDU LETI Program
Description: Law Enforcement Treatment Initiative -additional media campaign to incorporate the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, and local law enforcement agencies efforts on fighting the opioid epidemic.
Organization: Kudu Creative LLC
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Monroe County remediation program #4: Public School and Community Events
Description: Six school assemblies and two community presentations by speaker Chris Herren at various locations; using video equipment to speak about the dangers of opioid abuse.
Organization: American Program Bureau, Inc.
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Monroe County remediation program #5: CMP Treatment & Counseling Program
Description: Agreement with Carbon-Monroe-Pike Drug & Alcohol Commission to be spent consistent with the uses allowed under Exhibit E in the Opioid Settlement Agreement for the treatment, counseling, treatment, and other eligible services.
Organization: Carbon-Monroe-Pike Drug & Alcohol Commission
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
Monroe County remediation program #6: Miscellaneous Promotion Programs
Description: To expand media coverage to promote the message of prevention of opioid use – radio advertising, print ads, brochures, map advertising, presentation venues, etc. Paid: Middle Smithfield Township Commitments: Kalahari, Seven Mountains Media, Bartonsville Printing, Nehemiah Sober Living, Rays for Hope for Addiction
Organization: Various
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Monroe County remediation program #7: Recovery Programs
Description: This program involves multiple half-way and recovery houses to provide assistance for those overcoming opioid addiction in the forms of housing, transportation, treatment, and counseling. As of June 30, 2024, there was only one vendor – Nehemiah Sober Living, but the number of providers will grow to involve more facilities in the near future.
Organization: Various
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
Monroe County remediation program #8: Inmate Treatment & Counseling
Description: Agreement with Carbon-Monroe-Pike Drug & Alcohol Commission to be spent consistent with the uses allowed under Exhibit E in the Opioid Settlement Agreement for treatment services and case management to inmates at the Monroe County Correctional Facility.
Organization: Carbon-Monroe-Pike Drug & Alcohol Commission
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals
Exhibit E strategies: • A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
Monroe County remediation program #9: CMP Outpatient/Inpatient Services
Description: Request from Carbon-Monroe-Pike Drug & Alcohol Commission to fund treatment for Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, prescription costs, and inpatient/detox services for Monroe County residents
Organization: Carbon-Monroe-Pike Drug & Alcohol Commission
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Montgomery County
Montgomery County remediation program #1: Montgomery County Alliance for Prevention (MAP)
Description: Montgomery County strongly believes preventing people from becoming addicted to drugs and alcohol is one of the key answers to addressing the opioid and overdose crisis, and therefore seek to continue funding our anti-drug coalitions (drug free coalitions) through OSF. Funding request covers 2025 which will also help expand the Montgomery County Alliance for Prevention (MAP) to 2 additional communities in Montgomery County with an identified need for Drug Free Communities. See attached application for additional information.
Organization: Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Montgomery County remediation program #2: MAT Services – Clinics/ Community
Description: Funds for this project are used to cover the cost of MAT services for Montgomery County residents eligible for SCA funding through the liability and financial screening process (uninsured and underinsured), which are completed by the SCA contracted case management offices. An SCA staff member reviews all requests for authorization from the CMO and will only approve this funding for individuals receiving treatment for OUD via MOUD. Montgomery County currently contracts with 3 Methadone Clinics that provide all 3-FDA approved MOUD, and numerous other Outpatient Offices that provide Buprenorphine and Naltrexone products that are located throughout the county. See attached rate summary sheet for Montgomery County’s main OTP. The SCA currently funds MOUD for approximately 50 residents. Funding allocation request is for 2025.
Organization: Montgomery County Department of Heath and Human Services
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Target population: • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Montgomery County remediation program #3: Recovery/Housing Supports
Description: Money from this project will help subsidize the cost of rent at a recovery house for those with OUD for up to 60 days, until the individual is able to secure employment and pay for their own rent. This is the first time Montgomery County SCA is funding recovery house stays for eligible Montgomery County residents and has resulted in numerous positive outcomes, including a couple who were able to regain custody of their child thanks to this funding/program. While other funds are being provided to support this program beyond the OUD population, those funds are limited and are expected to run out by the end of 2025. The SCA has recently signed contracts through other funding sources to provide case managers and CRS to support participants of this project to further support their recovery, build recovery capital, and secure permanent housing. Due to it’s success and housing crisis in Montco, the SCA wishes to continue to support this program. Allocation provides funding through 2025.
Organization: Montgomery County Department of Heath and Human Services
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Montgomery County remediation program #4: County CRS Coordinator & Services
Description: Montgomery County and it’s SCA is committed to the expansion and enhancement of CRS services across the county, which is the primary focus of the CRS Coordinator. We believe this to be an ongoing effort that builds upon itself year over year. This program involves providing technical assistance to all provider CRS staff and supervisors across the county on a regular basis, including quarterly collaboratives, technical assistance around certification and recertification of the current workforce, and organizing CRS trainings to expand the workforce. This position is also vital in oversight of the SCA contracted provider services, as well as providing the SCA and county as a whole a lived-experience expert. Funding request covers 2025.
Organization: Montgomery County Department of Heath and Human Services
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Justice-involved Individuals • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Substance Use Treatment Personnel • Mental Health Treatment Personnel • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
• B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-K. Training
Montgomery County remediation program #5: Opioid Coordinator
Description: The Opioid Settlement Coordinator is responsible for assessing and identifying community and treatment-network needs within Montgomery county, supporting the development of programs/remediation efforts to address those needs, as well as ensuring the efficacy of such projects for sustainable impact. As long as Montgomery County is receiving Opioid Settlement funds, we see a need for continued funding for this program to provide oversight of those funds, the providers receiving the funds, and to support new opioid remediation programs established through OSF. This position/program is also responsible for writing RFPs for new programs that will utilize OSF to provide opioid remediation programs, as well as engage the community around use and desired use of OSF to ensure community input is solicited and utilized. Funding allocation covers cost of program for 2025.
Organization: Montgomery County Department of Heath and Human Services
Remediation program categories: • Data Collection/Research • Infrastructure Support
Target population: • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • The General Public • Other: Anyone who utilizes any of Montgomery County’s remediation programs.
Exhibit E strategies: • B-J. Leadership, Planning and Coordination
Montgomery County remediation program #6: Emergency Behavioral Health Center
Description: The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services is implementing the SAMHSA vision of an ideal behavioral health crisis response system in Montgomery County. This service was RFP’d and awarded to Connections Health Solutions in 2024; however, due to delays with signing the contract, no money has been expensed yet for this project from any funding source. While we anticipate allocating more OSF to the EBHC to ensure sustainability, we will wait until the initially approved allocation has been spent before requesting a further allocation from the Trust. Please see attached technical proposal from Connections Health Solutions. The EBHC will serve as the county’s 24/7 DA assessment and referral site, be the primary provider for those recovering from overdose, and will have MAT induction and maintenance capabilities. OSF contribution for this project is less than 5% of the total annual budget (roughly 21 million).
Organization: Montgomery County Department of Heath and Human Services
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other • Recovery Support • Infrastructure Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • Law Enforcement Personnel • First Responders/EMT • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
Montgomery County remediation program #7: MAT Services – MCCF
Description: The Montgomery County Correctional Facility has been providing Medication Assisted Treatment and other supportive services since 2018. We strongly believe that this treatment is necessary to assist incarcerated individuals with SUD/OUD and co-occurring disorders. Due to limited funding options we believe OSF provides the greatest opportunity to continue to provide and enhance MAT services provided within the correctional facility, with the idea that a strong and robust MAT program will help reduce recidivism and relapse rates amongst it’s participants, and reduce the risk of fatal overdose post-release. In 2024 this program completed 282 MAT continuation intakes, and 354 new inductions for eligible inmates. Funding allocation covers the 2025 cost of all 3-FDA approved MOUDs and salaries for a CRNP (MAT coordinator) and Addictions Counselor that work only within the MOUD program.
Organization: Montgomery County Correctional Facility
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
• A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
Montgomery County remediation program #8: Montgomery County Overdose Response Team (MCORT)
Description: Continued funding for this program is being requested in order to continue to provide an expanded overdose response team for overdose survivors and their families within Montgomery County. In addition to responding to overdoses, MCORT manages naloxone training and distribution during overdose events, public education sessions, and first responder trainings, including training specialty response teams. Additionally, MCORT provides no-cost fentanyl and xylazine test strips to patients with OUD, enhancing access to harm-reduction tools. Recently MCORT started in field buprenorphine inductions for individuals who have recently received naloxone following an OUD event or are experiencing severe OUD withdrawal symptoms. While MCORT pursues contracts with insurance companies, OSF ensures viability of it’s services. Funding allocation request covers 2025. Additional funding is being provided by OD2A to meet the full MCORT budget needs.
Organization: Montgomery County Department of Public Safety
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Recovery Support • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Law Enforcement Personnel • First Responders/EMT
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Montgomery County remediation program #9: Montgomery County Mobile Crisis Response Team
Description: This program was initially embedded into Crisis Services Mobile and Walk-In but is being separated out now as a distinct opioid remediation program (initial program retitled “Emergency Behavioral Health Center”). Funding for this program will continue to support the crisis system’s response to the opioid and overdoses crisis occurring in Montgomery County. As Mobile Crisis continues to expand its footprint across the county and fill some of the service gaps, it’s budget requires an ongoing commitment from OSF, as it serves as a vital link to services for those experiencing an OUD related crisis and needing a connection to long-term services. Allocation request of $390,000 covers funding for 2025.
Organization: Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Family-Centered Support Programs • Recovery Support • Stigma Reduction • Infrastructure Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Montgomery County remediation program #10: Recovery and Reentry Support Services
Description: This project will target incarcerated Montgomery County Residents in Montgomery County Correctional Facility with OUD/SUD. Funds will be used to cover the salaries for 2 Certified Recovery Specialists (CRS) to provide recovery support services to eligible and interested inmates. Services will begin within MCCF and will follow participants to wherever they are released within Montgomery County to provide community-based recovery support services to ensure participants have proper access to the resources needed to be successful with the reentry process, as well as to maintain sobriety and build recovery capital. While in the jail, the CRS will complete a needs assessment to identify individual and specific needs, and to create a recovery goal plan to meet those needs. Services for each participant are expected to last for at least 90-days post-release from MCCF. Funding allocation supports this program for 2025. See attached RFP. Services started in February 2025.
Organization: Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services
Remediation program categories: • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Harm Reduction – Other • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals
Exhibit E strategies: • A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
• A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
• B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
• B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Montgomery County remediation program #11: Improving Retention Outcomes for Individuals with OUD using MODIA
Description: Program utilizes MODIA platform that teaches OUD clients healthy coping strategies that they can Implement during times they are not in the clinic to be utilized through recovery process and beyond through CBT-based exercises to help cope with symptoms. Content is delivered through audio recordings, succinct texts, illustrations, worksheets, and summary sheets via 24 modules (gentle and more direct delivery styles). 24 modules broken into 4 clusters (1. Basic principles, 2. psychological flexibility, 3. addresses serious life stressors, 4. personal growth and development). Program includes support for transportation and contingency management. Clinicians can also access the portal to be integrated into clinical sessions (tracks module completion, time spent on each module, and time since last access). Central will hire a MODIA Coordinator (CRS) to oversee clients using the system that will meet with participants for approximately 1 hour per week. See attachment for more info.
Organization: Central Behavioral Health
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
Montgomery County remediation program #12: NEST – Navigational Empathy for SUD/OUD and Treatment
Description: Program links pregnant and postpartum women with a history of or who are currently using opioids to treatment, psychosocial care, and clinical support. NEST offers a nurse navigator (24/7 support), peer support, addiction treatment, basic needs support (meal vouchers, thrift store gift cards, free clothing, etc.). OSF will allow expansion to include emergency housing, a recovery support center, legal assistance, and expansion of social and community engagement strategies. Program is offered for at least 1 year.
Organization: Holy Redeemer Hospital
Remediation program categories: • Family-Centered Support Programs • Recovery Support
Target population: • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Infants (those under 6 months)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-C. Pregnant & Postpartum Women
• A-D. Expanding Treatment for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (“NAS”)
Montgomery County remediation program #13: Implementation of a Pharmacy Education Program on Opioids and Stigma
Description: Program is an online, asynchronous CEU program designed to equip more than 200 pharmacists working in Montco with the knowledge and tools necessary to combat the opioid crisis by addressing stigma reduction, effective screening and intervention techniques, proper referral processes, patient education, and the use of naloxone. This is completed through six 30-minute ACPE-accredited modules that fulfill PA State Board of Pharmacy requestions for opioid-related education. Modules include understanding OUD, identifying patients at risk for OUD, interventions and counseling techniques, medication management for OUD, supporting patients in recovery, and stigma reduction and community resources (such as local shelters, rehab centers, food banks, 12 step programs, etc.). See attachment for more info.
Organization: St. Joseph’s University
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Adults (those aged 18+) • Healthcare Personnel • Substance Use Treatment Personnel • Law Enforcement Personnel • First Responders/EMT • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
• A-G. Prevention Programs
Montgomery County remediation program #14: Trauma Informed and Opioid Education Training and Community Building
Description: Program is an initiative aimed at confronting lack of knowledge and unmet needs in opioid prevention and harm reduction education among adults and youth in Pottstown area by providing (1) 3 free year 1 trauma trainings and 6 in year 2 and 3; (2) free opioid single-session education community trainings for community and one for school staff/adolescents, (3) free narcan overdose administration trainings, (4) expansion of YW champions, (5) increase narcan distribution through partnerships, (6) establishing collaborative learning meetings for opioid prevention and harm reduction strategies, (7) identify advocacy opportunities regaridng opioid misuse work.
Organization: Pottstown Trauma Informed Community Connection
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Harm Reduction – Other • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • A-A. Naloxone or other FDA-Approved Drug to Reverse Opioid overdoses
• B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Montgomery County remediation program #15: Pottstown Hospital Emergency Department Peer Support Program
Description: Program provides a full time CRS to be stationed in the Pottstown Hospital ED and connect with individua’s who have experienced an opioid overdose or have OUD. CRS will provide WHO to community-based recovery resources, offer support and guidance to parents and their families, and provide follow-up support to ensure patients engage with recovery resources. Additionally, the CRS will help patients overcome barriers such as transportation or SDOH factors. Only Montco residents will be eligible for the CRS support. See attachment for more info.
Organization: Pottstown Hospital Tower Health
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
Montgomery County remediation program #18: Montgomery County CareConnect Warmline
Description: Program is a telemedicine bridge clinic that offers same-day appointments for MAT for OUD, including buprenorphine prescriptions, recovery support, peer support, and linkage to essential medical and social services. Substance Use Navigators and CRS assist with scheduling and navigating pharmacies for medication. Program will also educate first responders and others about evidence-based care. Program will work with EDs to support WHO, as well as working with PWWWC and NAS, and incarcerated populations.
Organization: University of Pennsylvania
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
Montgomery County remediation program #19: Opioid Use Co-Responder Services
Description: Program employs a BH Liaison who will work in collaboration with the East Norriton PD to co-respond to OUD-related 911 calls. BHL will assist with accessing medical assistance and follow up with residents to assess for severity of their addiction, other substances, and their MH needs and then assist them in accessing treatment while providing case management and wrap around services to support their recovery. BHL will also support officers in navigating incidents with individuals in active addiction who have not overdosed. Tools used by BHL include the Drug Abuse Screen Test (DAST), MMSE, and PHQ9. See attachment for more info.
Organization: The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Law Enforcement Personnel • First Responders/EMT
Exhibit E strategies: • B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Montgomery County remediation program #22: Montgomery County Justice Related Services
Description: JRS helps adults with SMI/SUD navigate the forensic system, whether currently incarcerated or through reentry. JRS provides blended case management (BCM) with the goal of helping individuals use their own strengths in achieving success and independence, while connecting them to crucial treatment services and supports. Funding will help expansion inclusive of hiring an additional staff member to help bring down the long waitlist.
Organization: HHS Office of MH/DD/EI
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals
Exhibit E strategies: • B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Montgomery County remediation program #24: Neonatal Follow-Up Program Resilience After Infant Substance Exposure (NFP-RISE) Program
Description: Program provides specialized medical care for infants who have been exposed to substances, including infants diagnosed with NAS or NOWS. The program follows infants and children with birth histories that require extended birth hospitalizations for monitoring related to prenatal substance exposure for up to the first 5 years of life. The clinical service provides longitudinal neurodevelopmental monitoring to identify points of intervention within family strengths and areas of need to Improve the wellbeing, health, and developmental outcomes for infants and children. They see infants at 6 weeks of age then at 3, 6, 12, and 18 months and every 6 months subsequent until age 5. Funding will expand this service to CHOP KOP. CHOP will hire a clinic coordinator to support referrals from birthing hospitals across the region, and train an additional provider for care delivery at KOP with dedicated mentored clinical time at CHOP PHL.
Organization: The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other • Family-Centered Support Programs
Target population: • Family members of those who use opioids • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Infants (those under 6 months)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-D. Expanding Treatment for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (“NAS”)
• B-E. Address the Needs of Pregnant or Parenting Women and Their Families, Including Babies with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Montgomery County remediation program #25: Center of Excellence (COE) – Bridge Funding
Description: Program is a Center of Excellence that provides community base case management to individuals with OUD through case managers, CRS, and medical staff to ensure participants receive appropriate wraparound services. Eligibility is dependent on having medical assistance, and funding for this program will allow individuals who fall off of MA to continue services as bridge funding as to mitigate disruption in care and avoid risk of relapse and/or overdose.
Organization: Resources for Human Development, Inc.
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
• B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Montgomery County remediation program #26: Pottstown Recovery Learning Center Opioid Abatement Project
Description: Program provides harm reduction support services and connections to recovery and treatment services into Montco that have been implemented in Philadelphia by adding 2 full-time addictions case managers and a licensed mobile therapist to current staffing (2 recovery resource specialists and the program manager). New staff members will improve the linkage of referrals, support, and services to participants with OUD. Addictions CM will work one-on-one with individuals to encourage goal creation and increase likelihood that a participant will return for support. The mobile therapist will help increase he number of partnering community stakeholders and service providers, will serve a greater number of unduplicated participants, and will serve individuals presenting with active addiction and severe OUD challenges.
Organization: Mental Health Partnerships
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Harm Reduction – Other • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
Montgomery County remediation program #27: Substance Use Education of Montgomery County Residents (through their workplaces)
Description: Educational program proposed aims to equip Montco workforces with essential knowledge and skills to address substance use disorder effectively. SJU proposes a lunch and learn style training that will explore links between trauma, co-occuring MH challenges and SUD reduces stigma; sharing current substance use and OD trends to inform the need for connecting people to treatment; Naloxone training for emergencies; Sharing availability of medication drop boxes to get rid of unwanted and unused medications; and tackling stigma through education to underscore the message that recovery is acheivable for all. Participants will gain knowledge to address their own harmful habits and those of loved ones and colleagues. Program would exist for 2.5 years and deliver a minimum of 30 public educational programs (6, 12 and 12).
Organization: Center for Addiction and Recovery Education at Saint Joseph’s University
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Harm Reduction – Other • Safe Disposal
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Healthcare Personnel • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Montgomery County remediation program #28: COE Marketing and Outreach
Description: Program provides training and education to various county human services departments and municipal police departments regarding MAT and the availability of various programs and services for the OUD population. Approximately 5-6 sessions are currently provided each month, but with OSF would increase outreach and marketing activities by 40$ with funds covering the cost of materials and transportation by reaching additional PDs, EDs, and individual medical practitioners. Marketing includes radio ads, a billboard and direct mailers targeted toward montco residents (3000 addresses). Norristown will host the billboard.
Organization: Resources for Human Development, Inc.
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Harm Reduction – Other • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
• B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Montgomery County remediation program #29: Family Support for Those Impacted by a Loved One’s Opioid Use Disorder
Description: Program provides a way for families to understand addiction, engage other family members, and allow families to heal through the parent partnership meetings and family recovery course. Parent Partnership meetings serve parents, grandparents or guardians of loved ones struggling with substance use. 3 in-person meetings in Montco and 11 virtual meetings available to Montco residents occur throughout the year, free of charge. Coordinator facilitates communication, provides access to resources, and keeps them apprised of new and relevant information. Coordinator also coordinates quarterly meetings to discuss current trends, best practices, raise concerns, and to hear from clinicians in the field. Family Recovery Course involves a 3-part, 7.5 hour course to gain a better understanding of addiction, learning about healthy boundaries, and discovering the vital role a community with shared lived experience provides. A new course starts every 3-4 weeks.
Organization: Be a Part of the Conversation
Remediation program categories: • Family-Centered Support Programs
Target population: • Family members of those who use opioids
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Montgomery County remediation program #30: Identifying and Connecting Human Trafficking Victims to Professional SUD Treatment
Description: The program aims to equip hotel housecleaning, maintenance front desk personnel and management with the skills and knowledge necessary to recognize signs of human trafficking. Program would increase the identification of human trafficking victims and provide them with a pathway to recovery; connect t hem to specialized treatment for SUD. Program also encompasses a radio show that encourages professional treatment and recovery support for SUD. Curriculum will be created by the organization by collaborating with professionals. Program will attend hotel staff meetings held monthly for one hour to educate the staff. Relationship is already built with PA AG for staff to call criminal information center 24/7 to report human trafficking, who then reports it to the state police officials assigned to human trafficking investigations.
Organization: Clean and Sober Media, Inc
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other • Harm Reduction – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
• A-C. Pregnant & Postpartum Women
• A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
Montgomery County remediation program #33: Vietgroup Community Outreach and Treatment Access Program
Description: Program will deliver culturally responsive OUD services through trauma treatment, counseling, and peer support. They will host monthly support groups and quarterly interfaith events to promote healing. The vietnameese-language education campaign will reach 7,400 social network members to address stigma. All programs incorporate traditional vietnamese healing practices and interpreter services. They will establish bilungual counseling and educational centers in hatfield/lansdale and Norristown to conduct workshops for 2025. 2026 will expand services to include trauma treatment and create a formal referral process, including enhancement of CM services. 2027 will establsih a county-wide provider netowrk for culturally competent care, and create a sustainable funding model through insurance partnerships.
Organization: Vietgroup Empowers
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Montgomery County remediation program #34: YW Club Connect
Description: Program aims to offer primary prevention for youth and their caregivers with a specific focus on opioid use via a multi-pronged approached steeped in evidence-based education and coordination of community support and education for caregivers. Program includes out of school time youth drug prevention program; caregiver opioid educational trainings/workshops; family events; create and care events; caregiver champions; YW Got LifeSkills opioid education.
Organization: YWCA Tri-County Area
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
• B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
• B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Montgomery County remediation program #35: Opioid Addiction Education and Prevention Series for Medical Residents and Medical Students in Montgomery County
Description: Project provides prevention-focused, evidence-based educational series tailored for medical residents and students. This program addressed the critical need to enhance provider knowledge and practices related to opioid prescribing and pain management. Key features: focus on best prescribing practices, medical provider education and outreach, implementation in hospitals (SCH, Einstein and Abington) by improving knowledge and skills, expanding impact across Montco hospitals, and fostering long-term change. Education is provided through in-person and virtual formats and emphasizes real-world applicability via speakers with hands-on experience.
Organization: Institute of Clinical Bioethics at Saint Joseph’s University
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Treatment – Other • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Healthcare Personnel
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Montgomery County remediation program #36: Expansion of a Substance Use Prevention Curriculum for Middle and High School Students
Description: Program: Prevention academy would offer programming in at least 5 schools in fall of 2025, and 15-20 in Spring 2026 and from there at least 15-20 schools each semester (grades 5-12). For students services include grade-level assemblies to share information regarding substance use and it’s impacts on developing brains. This program helps build emotional intelligence. Program also offers intensive student education, during which a specialist visits a classroom to work with students to understand facts about substances, use at their gae, and strategies for recognizing protective and risk factors. Programming can also be offered to faculty and staff through in-school meetings with the goal of helping staff to create a learning environment that helps students feel comfortable expressing their thoughts, asking questions, and seeking support. Family support is another feature of the program, including one-time meetings designed to provide parents with education and tools to navigate challen
Organization: Prevention Academy, School of Education and Human Development at Saint Joseph’s University
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Montgomery County remediation program #37: Outreach Efforts to Combat Opioid Crisis Among Homeless
Description: Funding will be used to ensure outreach workers are equipped to support individuals with OUD by providing access to specialized ASAM trainings focused on developing an understanding of the complexities associated with OUD. Funding will also be used to provide necessary supplies and equipment needed to reside outdoors (sleeping bag, tent, water, transport support, clothing, tarps, etc.). Outreach workers will also be trained in harm reduction strategies, such as naloxone and safe use supplies.
Organization: Access Services
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Montgomery County remediation program #38: JFCS’ Camp Mariposa
Description: Program is a free, year-round addiction prevention and mentoring program that provides critical social-emotional supports and DA education to children and teens (9-17) of parents living with OUD/SUD. The camp is designed to provide a safe space for children to have fun, develop social and emotional skills and resiliency, and discuss mental health issues and struggles. Program offers six free overnight weekend sessions for children and three teen camps spread over the course of one year. An additional 6 free local social and recreational activities and outings are hosted, once every other month, when weekend camp sessions are not taking place. Camp includes traditional camp activities, such as sports and arts and crafts, combined with educational and support sessions led by MHPs. Educational programs are designed to teach campers about the dangers of drugs and alcohol, help them learn and understand that addiction is a disease that is not their fault…
Organization: Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia (JFCS)
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Family members of those who use opioids • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
• A-G. Prevention Programs
Montgomery County remediation program #39: Rise, Recover, Live. The Phoenix Recovery Support Program
Description: Program offers free, peer-led substance use recovery programs. OSF would be used for in-person program such as hiking, crossfit, climbing, trail running, softball, creative writing and more. The mobile app which connects community members to support and recovery tools such as in-person activities, access schedules, connecting with peers, and explore resources from partner orgs. MCCF digital access support and transition support. App includes virtual classes and events, centralized hub for recovery events.
Organization: The Phoenix
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals
Exhibit E strategies: • A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
• B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Montgomery County remediation program #40: Harm Reduction Vending Machine
Description: Program involves implementing a harm reduction vending machine that would provide low-barrier access to narcan, test strips, and other harm reduction supplies, as well as health supplies for free to residents in need.
Organization: Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Offices of Drug and Alcohol and Public Health
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Harm Reduction – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • A-A. Naloxone or other FDA-Approved Drug to Reverse Opioid overdoses
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Montgomery County remediation program #44: Penn State Abington Collegiate Recovery Program
Description: Funding will support the salary of a coordinator already established in the Collegiate Recovery Program. The coordinator will be responsible for facilitating and/or overseeing support groups and substance-free social events for students with OUD and any co-occurring conditions. Coordinator will also coordinate trainings for faculty and staff to grow awareness, and to identify the signs of emergent substance use issues to facilitate referrals. Coordinator will also be responsible for strengthening connections between PSU and community-based recovery support programs with purpose of reducing stigma.
Organization: The Pennsylvania State University
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
Montgomery County remediation program #45: Pain Management: Academic Detailing and Youth Prescribing Safety Initiative
Description: This clinical education project will use the academic detailing model to deliver modules on pain management and youth prescribing to healthcare practitioners in Montco. Academic detailing visits will be completed with practitioners that work in dentistry, pharmacology, family practice and primary care. Each year at least 100 practitioners will receive academic detailing visits. Visit 1 will focus on Pain Management, Visit 2 will focus on youth prevention module and visit 3 will address stigma in addition to sharing a local resource guide. Each visit will be tailored to fit the specific clinical needs of each provider and will consist of 1-on-1 meetings with prov
Organization: Alosa Health Inc.
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Healthcare Personnel
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Montgomery County remediation program #46: D&A Inpatient Services
Description: Funds will be used to cover the cost of inpatient treatment (ASAM levels 4.0, 4.0WM, 3.7, 3.7WM, 3.5 and 3.1) for individuals eligible for SCA funding via the financial liability process and LOCA at an SCA-contracted case management office (CMO). OSF will only be used for those seeking treatment for OUD. Individuals funded through the SCA will be followed by the CMO after treatment to ensure connection to proper outpatient care for ongoing recovery support and treatment needs. The CMO will be responsible for coordinating entry into a contracted and DDAP licensed DA facility. See attached application submitted through the Montgomery County Opioid Remediation application process.
Organization: Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Office of Drug and Alcohol
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
Montgomery County remediation program #47: Family Drug Treatment Court
Description: Family Treatment Court will be a specialized docket within Montco’s court system; offering court supervised SUD and MH treatment and support services to improve outcomes for both parents and children involved in the court system. The program will provide ICM and community supervision, coordinated CM, drug testing, access to a continuum of treatment for all family members. RHD will be contracted to do LOCA and funds will be used for laptops, cell phones, protective equipment, GPS and alcohol monitoring systems, drug and alcohol testing, and training expenses.
Organization: Montgomery County Treatment Courts
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other • Family-Centered Support Programs
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals
Exhibit E strategies: • A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
Montgomery County remediation program #48: School-Based Opioid Use Prevention Services
Description: Program will hire three full-time counselors to service a total of 6 SDs: Pottstown, Pottsgrove, Cheltenham, Springfield Township, Methacton, and Upper Merion in order to identify students at-risk for or currently using opioids and other substances. Counselors will be responsible for evaluating students for their needs and then provide recommended treatment (individual and group counseling). The goal is to assist students in building the skills necessary to prevent the initiation of opioid and other drug use; assist students and families in accessing the treatment supports necessary to overcome OUD; and support students recovery and sobriety.
Organization: The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Treatment – Other • Family-Centered Support Programs
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
• B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Montgomery County remediation program #49: Certified Recovery Specialist, Enhancing Supports
Description: This program will employ a CRS for the COE and Family House to advocate for people in recovery, sharing resources and building skills, building community connections and relationships, mentoring and support for setting goals. CRS would also reach out to potential participants who may be referred from any Montco source to engage the participant, and support the transition into care.
Organization: Resources for Human Development, Inc.
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other • Recovery Support • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
• B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Montour County
Montour County remediation program #1: Warm Hand Off
Description: Montour County is Supporting CMSU’s Warm Hand-Off Program. The program puts Opioid survivors in direct contact with a highly trained Certified Specialist that through peer to peer mentoring is able to help break down the barriers for recovery.
Organization: CMSU
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
Northampton County
Northampton County remediation program #1: County Newsletter
Description: Newsletter highlighting all county departments so that the public will know where to seek assistance
Organization: Northampton County Fiscal Affairs
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Northampton County remediation program #2: Impaired Stimulation Kits
Description: simulation goggles for students to education them on the dangers of drug use and impairment
Organization: Northampton SCA
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Northampton County remediation program #3: Deterra Outreach
Description: We mailed post cards to county residents regarding information on how to obtain Narcan and Deterra medication disposal pouches at the SCA office. There were roughly 163 residents that reached out for supplies as a result of the mailer.
Organization: Northampton SCA
Remediation program categories: • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Harm Reduction – Other
Target population: • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Northampton County remediation program #4: Fake is Real
Description: https://fakeisreal.org/ Campaign is aimed to educate on the dangers of fentanyl and equip the community with life saving information and strategies.
Organization: Northampton SCA
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Harm Reduction – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • A-A. Naloxone or other FDA-Approved Drug to Reverse Opioid overdoses
• A-G. Prevention Programs
Northampton County remediation program #5: Live Well Be Well
Description: Community event focused on mental health and substance use. The event highlights SUD and mental health providers from the area. Each provider has a table with information on all the services they offer.
Organization: Northampton SCA
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Treatment – Other • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Harm Reduction – Other • Family-Centered Support Programs • Recovery Support • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Northampton County remediation program #6: Narcan Vending Boxes
Description: Narcan distribution boxes are available at county buildings many of which are placed outside so that the public can access Narcan when needed.
Organization: Northampton SCA
Remediation program categories: • Harm Reduction – Naloxone
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • Mental Health Treatment Personnel • Law Enforcement Personnel • First Responders/EMT • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Northampton County remediation program #7: Recovery Centers
Description: Funding to enhance programs and services offered at the 5 county recovery centers.
Organization: Northampton SCA
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Harm Reduction – Other • Family-Centered Support Programs • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Northampton County remediation program #8: Overdose Fatality Review Team
Description: The Northampton County Heroin and Opioid Task Force decided that implementing an Overdose Fatality Review Team for Northampton County would help us better understand the risk factors and circumstances leading to fatal overdoses in our community. The Bethlehem Health Bureau has spent time talking with other OFRT’s across the state and reviewing implementation guides/best practices. The goal of the review team is to transition to reviewing case data, identifying missed opportunities and system gaps, and formulating/implementing recommendations to improve service delivery, policy changes, and education. Unfortunately, because of the way the current laws are written in Pennsylvania, we are limited as to what data the coroner can provide so we will need to rely on family members for more detailed information.
Organization: Bethlehem Health Bureau
Remediation program categories: • Data Collection/Research
Target population: • Substance Use Treatment Personnel • Mental Health Treatment Personnel • Law Enforcement Personnel • First Responders/EMT
Exhibit E strategies: • A-I. Evidence-based Data Collection and Research Analyzing the Effectiveness of the Abatement Strategies within the State
Northampton County remediation program #9: Mobile Outreach Vehicle
Description: The Mobile Outreach Vehicle is our way of taking recovery into the communities of the county where there are not already treatment services or recovery centers. This includes areas with high levels of stigma and areas where transportation is a difficulty. A Program Specialist that is a county employee will be in charge of scheduling the vehicle for events and partnering with local providers and agencies to provide assessment, treatment and linkage to other services and supports. This vehicle will also be distributing Narcan in the community and other supplies. This vehicle is modeled after other successful mobile outreach vehicles in surrounding states. We also have a website which details our efforts at Risevan.org.
Organization: Northampton SCA
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adults (those aged 18+) • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Northumberland County
Northumberland County remediation program #1: Warm Hand-Off Program
Description: CRS services are available to Emergency Department Staff 24/7, such staff provide screening and/or referral to treatment. Northumberland County contracts with Columbia/Montour/Snyder/Union County Behavioral Health (CMSU), CMSU employees CRS staff to manage the response to the local Emergency Departments (ED). The Local EDs contact the Certified Recovery Specialist through a 24/7 phone line. The CRS responds to the ED within 60 minutes of receiving the initial call and engages the individual in a discussion about treatment. CRS staff track overdose data and monitor the overdose referrals to ensure individuals are entering treatment from the hospital and report it to the Northumberland County Drug and Alcohol. If it is determined that inpatient treatment is appropriate, the contracted facilities will transport direct to their facility for admission. Follow up by CRS staff is attempted for those who accept and refuse treatment.
Organization: CMSU
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
Northumberland County remediation program #2: Warm Hand-Off Program Call Center
Description: Center for Community Resources (CCR) will provide call center services for Columbia/Montour/Snyder/Union Behavioral Health (CMSU) Warm Hand-Off Program. Calls will be received by Center for Community Resources; all necessary information will be gathered and information will be forwarded to an on-call Certified Recovery Specialist staff at Columbia/Montour/Snyder/Union Behavioral Health (CMSU).
Organization: Center for Community Resources
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Infants (those under 6 months) • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • Healthcare Personnel • Substance Use Treatment Personnel • Mental Health Treatment Personnel • Law Enforcement Personnel • First Responders/EMT • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
Perry County
Perry County remediation program #1: Perry County Prison Medication Assisted Treatment
Description: In allocating opioid settlement funds, the Perry County Prison Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program was the first priority of the Perry County Commissioners for two reasons: 1) inmates with an opioid use disorder (OUD) are high risk for an overdose upon return to the community; and 2) due to recent lawsuits county jails are now faced with a new unfunded legal mandate to provide access to all three forms of FDA-approved OUD medication assisted treatment. This program includes access to all three forms of MAT – methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone (Vivitrol) – approved by the FDA for treatment of opioid use disorders. It also includes access to a Certified Recovery Specialist to assist with transition to MAT treatment and recovery support services in the community upon discharge from prison.
Organization: Cumberland-Perry Drug & Alcohol Commission
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
• A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
• A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
Perry County remediation program #2: Narcan Distribution Program
Description: An Opioid Mitigation Coordinator receives, tracks, and distributes free naloxone received through the PA Overdose Prevention Program. Naloxone is distributed to first responders, schools, SUD treatment providers, the county jail, and any community group or individual request. The Coordinator attends provider fairs and public events to help distribute naloxone and Deterra medication disposal pouches. In addition to supplying Deterra disposal pouches, the Coordinator promotes the utilization of medication drop boxes and medication take back events. The Coordinator also assists in developing and disseminating information on available resources for those with OUD and directs interested parties to organizations that provide naloxone trainings and other harm reduction materials such as drug test strips and xylazine wound care kits. Funding for this program is committed through 2025.
Organization: Cumberland-Perry Drug & Alcohol Commission
Remediation program categories: • Harm Reduction – Naloxone
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • Healthcare Personnel • Substance Use Treatment Personnel • Mental Health Treatment Personnel • Law Enforcement Personnel • First Responders/EMT • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Perry County remediation program #3: Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
Description: The Perry County Commissioners have allocated opioid settlement funds to our Single County Authority, the Cumberland-Perry Drug & Alcohol Commission, to cover the cost of opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment for Perry County residents who are uninsured or whose insurance does not cover the needed service, and who lack the financial capacity to pay out of pocket. These funds may be used for any licensed OUD treatment services: detoxification, inpatient rehabilitation, halfway house, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, or outpatient.
Organization: Cumberland-Perry Drug & Alcohol Commission
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
• B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Perry County remediation program #4: Evidence-Based Prevention and Early Intervention Services
Description: Opioid Settlement Funds have been allocated to our Single County Authority, the Cumberland-Perry Drug & Alcohol Commission, to cover a portion of the cost for providing substance use disorder (SUD) Student Assistance and Prevention services to Perry County schools and communities. Student Assistance is an evidence-informed program designed to identify at-risk youth who are exhibiting problematic behaviors related to drugs, alcohol, or tobacco, and refer them to appropriate helping resources. The Prevention services are evidence-based programs designed to increase the youth’s skills related to healthy decision-making, standing up to peer pressure, and learning about the harmful effects of drug use. Specific evidence-based programs offered include “Too Good for Drugs’, “Project Towards No Drug Abuse’, “Life Skills’, and “Strengthening Families Program”. Services are provided in all four public school districts in Perry County, and in various community settings within the County.
Organization: Cumberland-Perry Drug & Alcohol Commission
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Justice-involved Individuals • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
• B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Perry County remediation program #5: EMS Naloxone Leave Behind Program
Description: Cumberland-Perry Drug and Alcohol have worked jointly with Perry County Emergency Management to develop a program to increase availability and distribution of naloxone, increase available training options for first responders, and provide funding for follow-up paramedicine visits when the reason for the initial call was opioid overdose. Funding will cover additional 2mg, prefilled syringes of naloxone and atomizers for ambulances to use at the call, as well as the creation of leave behind kits for EMS to leave with the individual, and with others in their living situations. Minimally, the leave behind kits will include 4mg intranasal spray naloxone face shield, gloves, and an information sheet on resources for treatment. In addition to the required naloxone administration training for EMS, Perry County EMS will be able to complete trainings related to compassion fatigue, and for individuals completing the follow-up paramedicine visits, they will complete training for follow up visits.
Organization: Perry County Emergency Management Agency
Remediation program categories: • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • First Responders/EMT
Exhibit E strategies: • B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
• B-I. First Responders
Philadelphia County
Philadelphia County remediation program #1: Housing First Initiatives
Description: The Office of Homeless Services funded 400 innovative Housing First slots to support people experiencing homelessness at different stages of substance misuse. Programs include low-barrier, tenant-based housing and housing to support individuals and couples. The purpose of the Housing First initiatives is to interrupt cycles of homelessness, provide stability in outpatient treatment and open paths towards long-term recovery. In addition, funds were used to provide wraparound services and sustain street outreach services targeted towards People Who Use Drugs (PWUD).
Organization: City of Philadelphia Office of Homeless Services
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Treatment – Other • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Philadelphia County remediation program #2: Expand MOUD Access in Prisons
Description: Nationally, over 58% of people incarcerated in prisons have a substance use disorder and face high risk of overdose upon release (1). The Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services partnered with Philadelphia Department of Prisons and the Philadelphia Department of Public Health to expand availability of methadone in prisons, allow methadone inductions and improve the standard for buprenorphine dosing from 8mg to 16mg. By enhancing access to life-saving treatment in prisons, this initiative provides incarcerated individuals the resources to effectively treat their illness and continue treatment post-release.
Organization: Philadelphia Department of Prisons
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Other: Incarcerated persons
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
• A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
Philadelphia County remediation program #3: Mobile Wound Care
Description: Xylazine, also known as tranq, causes life-threatening wounds and can present a barrier to enrollment in behavioral health treatment and medical services. The Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services used opioid settlement funds to expand its mobile wound care program to two vans, providing care to more individuals, with a wider geographic reach and operation after hours.
Organization: City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other • Harm Reduction – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Philadelphia County remediation program #4: Mobile Methadone
Description: Mobile methadone increases access to life-saving medication for individuals who use opioids. DBHIDS used funds to contract a provider that will operate mobile methadone units, offering same-day methadone inductions and ongoing methadone maintenance within target areas. Providing methadone inductions at the street level can decrease cravings and support individuals in seeking care, including behavioral health treatment and housing. Once individuals are stabilized, the program will help participants transition to a methadone clinic and continue to serve new individuals seeking care.
Organization: City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other • Harm Reduction – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
Philadelphia County remediation program #5: Citywide Overdose Prevention Canvassing
Description: In response to rising overdose rates among Black and Brown Philadelphians, the Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity partnered with the Opioid Response Unit to launch citywide canvassing for overdose prevention. Philly Counts canvassers knock on doors and engage residents in conversations around substance use, overdose prevention and treatment options, distributing naloxone and fentanyl test strips in ZIP Codes with high fatal overdose rates.
Organization: City of Philadelphia Opioid Response Unit
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
• B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Philadelphia County remediation program #6: Police Assisted Diversion (PAD) Expansion
Description: The Office of Criminal Justice used funds to enhance the Police Assisted Diversion (PAD) program, ensuring accessible and immediate support for individuals in crisis with a new ADA-compliant vehicle and additional crisis shelter beds for participants.
Organization: City of Philadelphia Office of Criminal Justice
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Treatment – Other • Harm Reduction – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
• B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Philadelphia County remediation program #7: Alternative Response Two – Sustainment
Description: The Philadelphia Fire Department sustained behavioral health support for its special paramedics unit, Alternative-Response 2, to continue providing connection to behavioral health services for individuals who experienced a non-fatal overdose on the street. In 2022, over 80% of individuals seen by AR-2 accepted enrollment into treatment.
Organization: City of Philadelphia Office of Criminal Justice
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other • Harm Reduction – Other • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Philadelphia County remediation program #10: OPCHF – CADEkids
Description: Prevention, education and engagement in wellness programming for youth and other populations at risk of using drugs
Organization: CADEkids
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Family-Centered Support Programs • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Adolescents (those under 18) • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
Philadelphia County remediation program #11: OPCHF – Puentes de Salud
Description: Referral to treatment and other supportive services for people who use drugs
Organization: Puentes de Salud
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Philadelphia County remediation program #12: NA
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Organization: Philly Unknown
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids
Exhibit E strategies: • A-A. Naloxone or other FDA-Approved Drug to Reverse Opioid overdoses
Philadelphia County remediation program #13: OPCHF – Angels in Motion (AIM)
Description: Support individual assessments, transportation to/from rehab, recovery houses and appointments for individuals who are pursuing recovery, funds will also cover up to three weeks of recovery housing rent.
Organization: Angels in Motion (AIM)
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Recovery Support • Infrastructure Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
Philadelphia County remediation program #14: OPCHF – Socks for the Streets
Description: Street outreach including wound care and the distribution of: meals, safer use kits, and hygiene supplies
Organization: Socks for the Streets
Remediation program categories: • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Harm Reduction – Other • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
Philadelphia County remediation program #15: OPCHF – By Faith Eternal Health Care DBA By Faith Health And Healing
Description: Sustain and grow the four community programs at the heart of the organization, providing learning opportunities to rebuild, establish and maintain healthy lifestyles and healing mentally, physically and spiritually.
Organization: By Faith Eternal Health Care DBA By Faith Health And Healing
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Family-Centered Support Programs
Target population: • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Philadelphia County remediation program #16: OPCHF – RAWtools Philly
Description: Prevention, education and engagement in wellness programming for youth and other populations at risk of using drugs
Organization: RAWtools Philly
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Adolescents (those under 18) • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Philadelphia County remediation program #17: OPCHF – Philadelphia Prevention Partnership
Description: Prevention, education and engagement in wellness programming for youth and other populations at risk of using drugs
Organization: Philadelphia Prevention Partnership
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Adolescents (those under 18) • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Philadelphia County remediation program #18: OPCHF – Original Kensington Outreach Foundation
Description: Provide support and education for residents to heal collective trauma.
Organization: Original Kensington Outreach Foundation
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Family members of those who use opioids
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Philadelphia County remediation program #19: OPCHF – First Stop Recovery
Description: Treatment and recovery services for individuals with opioid use disorder, including peer recovery supports
Organization: First Stop Recovery
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
Philadelphia County remediation program #20: OPCHF – Ark of Safety
Description: Targeted engagement and connection to resources for unhoused individuals who use drugs and/or are at risk of using drugs
Organization: Ark of Safety
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
Philadelphia County remediation program #21: OPCHF – Unity Recovery
Description: Unity Recovery will expand its employment and re-entry support services to further positively impact individuals with a history of substance use concerns, at risk of overdose events and ongoing substance use, and with carceral system involvement.
Organization: Unity Recovery
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Justice-involved Individuals
Exhibit E strategies: • B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Philadelphia County remediation program #22: OPCHF – Broad Street Love
Description: Broad Street Love will continue its Behavioral Health Initiative which increases opioid-focused services for individuals using services at Broad Street Ministry or who are unhoused but residing in the immediate area of South Broad Street.
Organization: Broad Street Love
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
Philadelphia County remediation program #23: OPCHF – Eluna (The Moyer Foundation)
Description: Grief counseling and support services for families who have lost loved ones due to overdose
Organization: Eluna (The Moyer Foundation)
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Family members of those who use opioids
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Philadelphia County remediation program #24: OPCHF – Danny’s House
Description: Recovery housing, including case management and other wrap around services
Organization: Danny’s House
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Philadelphia County remediation program #25: OPCHF – Anti-Drug & Alcohol Crusaders
Description: Prevention, education and engagement in wellness programming for youth and other populations at risk of using drugs
Organization: Anti-Drug & Alcohol Crusaders
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Philadelphia County remediation program #26: OPCHF – Savage Sisters Recovery lnc
Description: Street outreach including wound care and the distribution of: meals, safer use kits, and hygiene supplies
Organization: Savage Sisters Recovery lnc
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Philadelphia County remediation program #27: KCRF – Yoga 4 Philly, 501c3
Description: Prevention, education and engagement in wellness programming for youth and other populations at risk of using drugs
Organization: Yoga 4 Philly, 501c3
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-E. Address the Needs of Pregnant or Parenting Women and Their Families, Including Babies with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
• B-I. First Responders
Philadelphia County remediation program #28: OPCHF – Fab Youth Philly
Description: Fab Youth Philly will support its Play Captain Initiative (PCI): a workforce development and civic engagement initiative with the mission to empower and train Kensington teens in leadership, playful learning and facilitation to make Playstreets, playgrounds and neighborhood spaces more playful.
Organization: Fab Youth Philly
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Philadelphia County remediation program #29: OPCHF – Operation ln My Back Yard
Description: Street outreach including wound care and the distribution of: meals, safer use kits, and hygiene supplies
Organization: Operation ln My Back Yard
Remediation program categories: • Harm Reduction – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Philadelphia County remediation program #30: OPCHF – AMANDLA, lnc (Safe-Hub Philadelphia)
Description: Prevention, education and engagement in wellness programming for youth and other populations at risk of using drugs
Organization: AMANDLA, lnc (Safe-Hub Philadelphia)
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Family members of those who use opioids
Exhibit E strategies: • B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
• B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Philadelphia County remediation program #31: OPCHF – Providence Center
Description: Referral to treatment and other supportive services for people who use drugs
Organization: Providence Center
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
Philadelphia County remediation program #32: OPCHF – Courage Medicine Health Center lnc
Description: Courage Medicine will continue to run Courage 2 Heal, a program that has built on the organization’s ongoing work providing integrative medicine to individuals with opioid use disorder and/or those who have, or are at-risk of having, sexually transmitted infections.
Organization: Courage Medicine Health Center lnc
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
Philadelphia County remediation program #33: OPCHF – Philadelphia Community Empowerment Through Soccer dba Kensington Soccer Club
Description: Prevention, education and engagement in wellness programming for youth and other populations at risk of using drugs
Organization: Philadelphia Community Empowerment Through Soccer dba Kensington Soccer Club
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Philadelphia County remediation program #34: OPCHF – Stop the Risk (Fiscal Sponsor: lmpact Services)
Description: Targeted engagement and connection to resources for unhoused individuals who use drugs and/or are at risk of using drugs
Organization: Stop the Risk (Fiscal Sponsor: lmpact Services)
Remediation program categories: • Harm Reduction – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Philadelphia County remediation program #35: OPCHF – Homeless Advocacy Project
Description: Homeless Advocacy Program (HAP) will support the HAP Legal Clinic at the Mike Hinson Resource Center, an expansion of HAP’s in-person civil legal services that will serve clients experiencing homelessness in the North Philadelphia community, with an emphasis on those who have mental illness and substance use disorders.
Organization: Homeless Advocacy Project
Remediation program categories: • Harm Reduction – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids
Exhibit E strategies: • B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Philadelphia County remediation program #36: OPCHF – Mercy Neighborhood Ministries
Description: Mercy Neighborhood Ministries will support A Path to Prosperity, a paid job readiness program designed to provide employment to individuals in an attempt to combat the gun violence and opioid epidemics in Philadelphia with economic opportunity.
Organization: Mercy Neighborhood Ministries
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Philadelphia County remediation program #37: OPCHF – Alyssa Bigbee DBA Rebel Arts
Description: Creative arts program for youth in Kensington.
Organization: Alyssa Bigbee DBA Rebel Arts
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Philadelphia County remediation program #38: KCRF – By Faith Eternal Health Care DBA By Faith Health And Healing
Description: By Faith, Health and Healing will utilize the funds of this grant to further address the impacts of community trauma in the Kensington, Harrowgate, and Fairhill communities.
Organization: By Faith Eternal Health Care DBA By Faith Health And Healing
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Philadelphia County remediation program #39: OPCHF – Centro Nueva Creacion
Description: Promote resilience in young people through educational enrichment and engagement with the arts and Latino cultures.
Organization: Centro Nueva Creacion
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Philadelphia County remediation program #40: OPCHF – Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation
Description: Arm youth with the knowledge, skills, behaviors, and attitudes required to build productive lives and be leaders in their families, communities, and workplaces.
Organization: Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Philadelphia County remediation program #41: KCRF – Fab Youth Philly
Description: Youth workforce development programming.
Organization: Fab Youth Philly
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Philadelphia County remediation program #42: OPCHF – Federation of Neighborhood Centers
Description: On-site youth media programming and journalism.
Organization: Federation of Neighborhood Centers
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Philadelphia County remediation program #43: KCRF – Hart Lane Neighborhood Farm
Description: Engage neighbors in the healing atmosphere of a garden space and offer a safe space.
Organization: Hart Lane Neighborhood Farm
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Philadelphia County remediation program #44: OPCHF – Historic Fair Hill
Description: Youth development, education programs, urban/fresh food initiatives, and community- building and wellness projects.
Organization: Historic Fair Hill
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Philadelphia County remediation program #45: OPCHF – Hopeworks Camden
Description: Trauma-informed and wraparound support to place young adults in fulltime jobs.
Organization: Hopeworks Camden
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Philadelphia County remediation program #46: OPCHF – Klean Kensington
Description: Klean Kensington will support paying Kensington teens to clean up neglected spaces in the community and create thriving community gardens and playground spaces that serve as community gathering spaces for neighborhood events.
Organization: Klean Kensington
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Philadelphia County remediation program #47: OPCHF – PB&J
Description: PB&J (Philly Bridge & Jawn) will offer daily programming, an expansion of the work it has been doing to connect struggling teenagers in Kensington with essential resources and opportunities. Bring teens together to form social bonds and introduce them to youth-serving organizations working in the neighborhood.
Organization: PB&J (Philly Bridge & Jawn)
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Philadelphia County remediation program #48: OPCHF – Poetry at the Park
Description: Poetry and photography workshops for teens/young adults.
Organization: Poetry at the Park
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Philadelphia County remediation program #49: OPCHF – Kensington Neighbors United Civic Association
Description: Weekly youth programming: educational assistance, anti-bullying workshops, violence and drug prevention, cultural awareness, trauma-informed stress management skill development.
Organization: Kensington Neighbors United Civic Association
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Philadelphia County remediation program #50: OPCHF – La liga del Barrio
Description: Youth sports, academic, character development, and mentoring.
Organization: La liga del Barrio
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Philadelphia County remediation program #52: OPCHF – Leveling the Playing Field
Description: Support youth sports programming in the Kensington area.
Organization: Leveling the Playing Field
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Philadelphia County remediation program #53: OPCHF – Los Bomberos De La Calle
Description: Build community amongst all, especially in the young and growing Latino population.
Organization: Los Bomberos De La Calle
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Philadelphia County remediation program #54: OPCHF – Mad Beatz Philly, LtC
Description: Mad Beatz Philly will train drummers from Philadelphia communities to be performers and teachers under the mentorship of compassionate professionals from their very own neighborhoods.
Organization: Mad Beatz Philly, LtC
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Philadelphia County remediation program #56: OPCHF – Mother Mercy House lnc.
Description: Mother of Mercy House will continue to provide basic needs support to the Kensington community and to address prevention, overdose reversal, wound care, and recovery needs through its Mother of Mercy Kensington Resilience Program.
Organization: Mother Mercy House lnc.
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-E. Address the Needs of Pregnant or Parenting Women and Their Families, Including Babies with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
• B-I. First Responders
Philadelphia County remediation program #57: KCRF – Firm Hope Baptist Church
Description: Summer program for youth and community events.
Organization: Firm Hope Baptist Church
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Philadelphia County remediation program #58: KCRF – Kensington Soccer Club
Description: Youth soccer programing to provide children access to safe play spaces and community.
Organization: Kensington Soccer Club
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Philadelphia County remediation program #59: OPCHF – Photography Without Borders
Description: Empower young artists to tell their stories through photography.
Organization: Photography Without Borders
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Philadelphia County remediation program #60: OPCHF – Power Street Theatre of Culture Trust Greater Philadelphia
Description: Facilitate community discussions around mental health, social justice, and empowerment.
Organization: Power Street Theatre of Culture Trust Greater Philadelphia
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Philadelphia County remediation program #61: KCRF – RAWtools Philly
Description: Provide a healing space the community and create income opportunities for people impacted by violence.
Organization: RAWtools Philly
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Philadelphia County remediation program #62: OPCHF – Richard and Friends United in the Community
Description: Promote and establish projects that benefit the community and provide everyday support for families to be engaged in community decisions.
Organization: Richard and Friends United in the Community
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Philadelphia County remediation program #63: KCRF – Rock to the Future
Description: Support positive youth development and economic empowerment through student-driven music programs.
Organization: Rock to the Future
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Philadelphia County remediation program #64: OPCHF – Sisters of Saint Joseph Welcome Center
Description: Support immigrants through access to education, support services and programs leading to self-sufficiency.
Organization: Sisters of Saint Joseph Welcome Center
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Philadelphia County remediation program #66: OPCHF – Taller Puertorriqueno
Description: Promote Puerto Rican arts and culture to empower the community.
Organization: Taller Puertorriqueno
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Philadelphia County remediation program #67: OPCHF – The Free Church of St John
Description: Provide a safe environment for the community to engage with each other and nature.
Organization: The Free Church of St John
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Philadelphia County remediation program #68: KCRF – The Salvation Army’s New Day Drop-ln Center
Description: KCR funds will help provide direct support to survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, opioid use, and homelessness. (New Day Drop-In Center)
Organization: The Salvation Army’s New Day Drop-ln Center
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Philadelphia County remediation program #70: OPCHF – Urban Extreme Youth Development
Description: Rebuild communities by influencing the lives of youth and their families in addressing education, health, economic, and social needs.
Organization: Urban Extreme Youth Development
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Philadelphia County remediation program #71: OPCHF – Victoria Urban Outreach Tutoring Service
Description: Implement educational services and mentoring.
Organization: Victoria Urban Outreach Tutoring Service
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Philadelphia County remediation program #72: OPCHF – Yoga 4 Philly, 501c3
Description: Invest in the mental, emotional, social/cultural, and physical wellbeing of ‘ids to they will be equipped and empowered.
Organization: Yoga 4 Philly, 501c3
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-A. Naloxone or other FDA-Approved Drug to Reverse Opioid overdoses
Philadelphia County remediation program #74: OPCHF – Black Muslim Men United
Description: Black Muslim Men United will support the Just Say Yes campaign, a new program focusing on Primary Drug Prevention targeting kids in grades 1-5.
Organization: Black Muslim Men United
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Philadelphia County remediation program #75: OPCHF – Women in Dialogue
Description: Women in Dialogue will support programs addressing women’s poverty, overwork, isolation and other social determinants of health that can lead to substance use, misuse and over-prescribing.
Organization: Women in Dialogue
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
• B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Philadelphia County remediation program #76: OPCHF – CADEkids
Description: CADEkids will support summer camp and after-school programming that combine the importance of learning essential life-skills with engaging, hands-on activities aimed at reducing a student’s likelihood of using or misusing drugs.
Organization: CADEkids
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Philadelphia County remediation program #77: OPCHF – Connectedly
Description: Connectedly will use grant funds to build the GrandFamily Resource Center (GFRC)’s capacity to provide support and promote healing for grandparent-headed families in Philadelphia.
Organization: Connectedly
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-E. Address the Needs of Pregnant or Parenting Women and Their Families, Including Babies with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Philadelphia County remediation program #78: OPCHF – Face to Face
Description: Face to Face will engage with Germantown residents living in poverty through programs focused on food, health, legal, and social services.
Organization: Face to Face
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Philadelphia County remediation program #79: OPCHF – HOPE, Inc
Description: HOPE, Inc will expand its services to a greater number of clients in the Kensington community, providing substance use disorder (SUD) counseling and therapy, cognitive behavioral interventions, mental health counseling and therapy, legal supports, financial education, housing supports, community-based case management and other services.
Organization: HOPE, Inc
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Philadelphia County remediation program #80: OPCHF – Hunting Park Green
Description: Hunting Park Green will offer Hunting Park Powerful, a program that provides opportunities to beautify, organize, and co-learn with youth and adult community members while working toward creating a safer and healthier neighborhood.
Organization: Hunting Park Green
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Philadelphia County remediation program #81: OPCHF – Interim House
Description: Interim House supports women who use drugs to make positive changes in their lives based on their needs and goals. Interim House will collaborate with PHMC’s Pathways to Recovery (PTR) to distribute Narcan kits in zip codes across North Philadelphia and Kensington and conduct project activities that will engage residents, family members, and community partners.
Organization: Interim House
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Philadelphia County remediation program #82: OPCHF – UR the Key
Description: UR the Key will provide Block Captains, non-profit health groups, and community members aged 14 and up with the training and self-confidence to perform life-saving skills in emergency situations.
Organization: UR the Key
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Philadelphia County remediation program #83: OPCHF – Uplift Center for Grieving Children
Description: Uplift Center for Grieving Children will provide four in-school grief groups led by masters level clinicians and two Family Services grief groups to youth and families who have lost a loved one.
Organization: Uplift Center for Grieving Children
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-E. Address the Needs of Pregnant or Parenting Women and Their Families, Including Babies with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
• B-I. First Responders
Philadelphia County remediation program #84: OPCHF – The Reawakening Agency
Description: The Reawakening Agency will continue to empower communities in North Philadelphia by focusing on reintegration support for formerly incarcerated individuals, especially those affected by substance use disorders.
Organization: The Reawakening Agency
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Philadelphia County remediation program #85: OPCHF – The Lighthouse
Description: The Lighthouse will engage and support high-risk children and youth in Kensington through its Recreation over Violence and Substance Abuse Program, which provides mentoring and positive youth development, and teaches violence and substance abuse prevention and prosocial skills.
Organization: The Lighthouse
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Philadelphia County remediation program #86: OPCHF – The Everywhere Project
Description: The Everywhere Project will reach a greater number of Philadelphians who use drugs in underserved areas, providing crucial life-saving supplies and education.
Organization: The Everywhere Project
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Philadelphia County remediation program #87: OPCHF – The Educational Advocates Reaching Today’s Hardworking Students, Inc.
Description: The Educational Advocates Reaching Today’s Hardworking Students, Inc. (EARTHS) will support a grassroots, community-based coalition of students, parents, families, and community members by offering stipends, incentive gifts, experiential outings and fun-filled learning opportunities.
Organization: The Educational Advocates Reaching Today’s Hardworking Students, Inc.
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Philadelphia County remediation program #88: OPCHF – Ordinarie Heroes
Description: Ordinarie Heroes will support 3 programs: Inspire and Pathways (youth and creative skills development programs) and The S.O.W. Hope Community Garden.
Organization: Ordinarie Heroes
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Philadelphia County remediation program #89: OPCHF – The African American Male Wellness Agency
Description: The African American Male Wellness Agency will address the substance use and overdose issue through their It’s Our Problem, Too program, with a strategic focus on the black population who are typically disproportionately affected by the overdose death rate.
Organization: The African American Male Wellness Agency
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Philadelphia County remediation program #90: OPCHF – Team, Inc.
Description: Team, Inc lead the Family Matters program which promotes healing for individuals, families, and communities by addressing the intergenerational trauma and leading families to a healthier space.
Organization: Team, Inc.
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Philadelphia County remediation program #91: OPCHF – St. Mark’s Church, Frankford
Description: St. Mark’s Church, Frankford will continue its programming in support of prevention, treatment, recovery, and healing efforts in the Kensington and Frankford communities.
Organization: St. Mark’s Church, Frankford
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Philadelphia County remediation program #92: OPCHF – South Philly Punks with Lunch
Description: South Philly Punks With Lunch will offer holistic harm reduction, nourishment, and other essentials to underserved communities in South Philadelphia.
Organization: South Philly Punks with Lunch
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Philadelphia County remediation program #93: KCRF – Beyond the Bars
Description: The KCR Fund grant will be crucial in expanding our musical programming to support youth affected by trauma and violence.
Organization: Beyond the Bars
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Philadelphia County remediation program #94: KCRF – Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
Description: With the support of the 2024 KCR Fund grant, the Bicycle Coalition Youth Cycling Program (BCYC) will build strong futures for youth in the Kensington, Harrowgate and Fairhill Communities
Organization: Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Philadelphia County remediation program #95: KCRF – Big Picture Philadelphia
Description: Our programs use mentorship-based internships and social-emotional skill-building to support young people in managing and healing from trauma while preparing them for success during and after high school.
Organization: Big Picture Philadelphia
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Philadelphia County remediation program #96: KCRF – Education Plus Health
Description: The 2024 KCR grant will support the behavioral health screening and services at Memphis Street Academy in Kensington. EPH has served this large middle school since 2016.
Organization: Education Plus Health
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Philadelphia County remediation program #97: KCRF – Friends of Harrowgate Park
Description: Supporting and building community through engagement events to build connection.
Organization: Friends of Harrowgate Park
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Philadelphia County remediation program #98: KCRF – Hope Partnership for Education
Description: Hope Partnership for Education offers neighbors and youth a safe, joy-filled learning environment 11 months of the year.
Organization: Hope Partnership for Education
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Philadelphia County remediation program #99: KCRF – Iglesia Internacional Peña de Hored, Inc.
Description: The grant will be used for the beginning of a building, in order to provide more help and information to the resilient people of Kensington.
Organization: Iglesia Internacional Peña de Hored, Inc.
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Philadelphia County remediation program #100: KCRF – Klean Kensington
Description: This 2024 KCR Fund grant will be used to expand our ability to pay more teens to beautify and garden in Kensington.
Organization: Klean Kensington
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Philadelphia County remediation program #101: KCRF – Philly Bridge & Jawn (PB&J)
Description: With the 2024 Kensington Community Resilience Fund, we are excited to offer the first of our efforts to equip our young people with tools for positive mental health.
Organization: Philly Bridge & Jawn (PBJ&)
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Philadelphia County remediation program #102: KCRF – Servant Partners
Description: Servant Partners will use funds from the Kensington Community Resilience Fund to support our welding, dance, and trauma healing programs.
Organization: Servant Partners
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Philadelphia County remediation program #103: KCRF – Simple Homes Fuller Center
Description: Addressing social determinants of health through housing – Funds from this grant will be used to pay for contracted services for one of the three houses we are currently working to rehabilitate.
Organization: Simple Homes Fuller Center
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Philadelphia County remediation program #104: KCRF – Students Run Philly Style
Description: SRPS will use its 2024 KCR Fund grant to support the implementation of a Community Outreach Program to help youth attending schools in communities facing high levels of adversity achieve positive youth development outcomes through enhanced team support.
Organization: Students Run Philly Style
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Philadelphia County remediation program #105: KCRF – Team NAS (HACE)
Description: Team NAS prioritizes activities that promote safety, social cohesion, and equitable access to resources and opportunities for residents in Eastern North Philadelphia neighborhoods.
Organization: Team NAS (HACE)
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Philadelphia County remediation program #106: KCRF – Uplift Center for Grieving Children
Description: Uplift intends to provide 5 grief training sessions within the 12-month grant period in the Kensington, Harrowgate, and Fairhill communities.
Organization: Uplift Center for Grieving Children
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-E. Address the Needs of Pregnant or Parenting Women and Their Families, Including Babies with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Philadelphia County remediation program #107: OPCHF – Musicopia
Description: Musicopia will continue and deepen their long term arts education work in North Philly, adding intergenerational programs at long-time neighborhood schools, and forming community focus groups to ensure a resident-driven programming strategy.
Organization: Musicopia
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Philadelphia County remediation program #108: KCRF – Trash Academy of Culture Trust
Description: Trash Academy will hold reciprocal knowledge exchanges with local neighborhood organizations in Kensington, Fairhill and Harrowgate. There are four parts: engagement, knowledge sharing, a collective/shared action event and coalition building.
Organization: Trash Academy
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Philadelphia County remediation program #109: OPCHF – Operation Save our City
Description: Operation Save our City conducts overdose prevention and life saving activities through street outreach in Kensington and grant funds will help create a drop-in center on Kensington Avenue, for supply distribution and hosting a variety of therapeutic activities, including health workshops and trauma informed counseling.
Organization: Operation Save our City
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Philadelphia County remediation program #110: OPCHF – Show Me the Way Foundation
Description: Show Me the Way Foundation will offer support, mentoring opportunities, and community resources needed by children and the adults in their lives.
Organization: Show Me the Way Foundation
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-E. Address the Needs of Pregnant or Parenting Women and Their Families, Including Babies with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Philadelphia County remediation program #111: OPCHF – NewView Institute
Description: NewView Institute will offer a new program, Healing Hearts: PSA (Preventing Substance Abuse) which will provide Fentanyl test strips and Narcan, support the development of Safety Plans and offer individual and group grief support.
Organization: NewView Institute
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Philadelphia County remediation program #112: OPCHF – North Philly Project
Description: North Philly Project will provide peer support, healing arts, an information blitz and trauma-informed grief counseling/therapeutic supports to families who have lost loved ones due to overdose and substance use.
Organization: North Philly Project
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Philadelphia County remediation program #113: OPCHF – Northwest Community Court Program
Description: Northwest Community Court Program will increase staff and build capacity for its community based services, which include job development & training, assistance with legal matters, substance intervention, and holistic healing.
Organization: Northwest Community Court Program
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Philadelphia County remediation program #114: OPCHF – Philadelphia Community Land Trust
Description: Philadelphia Community Land Trust will maintain houses for people in North and West Philly with experiences of addiction and recovery, and continue advocacy and education around racial and housing justice.
Organization: Philadelphia Community Land Trust
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Philadelphia County remediation program #115: OPCHF – Philly House
Description: Philly House provides a safe place for meals, emergency shelter, and transitional housing. This grant will allow Philly House to expand and to increase overdose prevention, harm reduction, social connections, and supportive opportunities for Guests at risk of using drugs.
Organization: Philly House
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Philadelphia County remediation program #116: OPCHF – RAH Civic Association
Description: RAH Civic Association will provide Life Saving Information Everyone Needs to Know, a program for family members of Black and Hispanic men between the ages of 45-65 who are at the greatest risk of experiencing an overdose.
Organization: RAH Civic Association
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Philadelphia County remediation program #117: Scattergood Program and Administrative Fees
Description: The Scattergood Foundation serves as the local non-profit that administers the Overdose Prevention and Community Healing Fund as well as the Kensington Community Resilience Fund. In this capacity , the Scattergood Foundation provides Program Management (Salary and Taxes, Employee Benefits, Consultant Costs, Community Group Stipends, Meeting Facilitation, Software/Hardware), Technical Assistance as well as a Fund Administration Fee). In the first reporting period (March 2024 report), Scattergood spent: $334,000 in Program Management Costs $153,000 in Technical Assistance Costs Total: $487,000 In the second reporting period (September 2024 report), Scattergood spent: $417,507 in Program Management Costs $198,593 in Technical Assistance Costs $118,000 in Fund Administrative Fees Total: 734,100
Organization: Scattergood Foundation
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Infrastructure Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
• B-J. Leadership, Planning and Coordination
• B-K. Training
Philadelphia County remediation program #119: Targeted Kensington residents’ rent/mortgage relief
Description: NKCDC will divide the neighborhood into sections to ensure the number of residents served are evenly distributed throughout the community. Eligible residents that complete the application process and are selected will receive a cash assistance grant not to exceed $5,000. The following list is demonstrative of allowable uses but not exhaustive:
•Housing services eligible for cash assistance payments to keep residents in their home
•Rental assistance
•Mortgage payments
•Relocation support after an eviction (first, last, security payments)
•Utility assistance not covered by other programs
•Property tax payments not covered by other programs
•Fees and payments to retain ownership after Sheriff Sale Notice
Organization:
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies:
Philadelphia County remediation program #120: Parks Improvements
Description: Impact Services and NKCDC will be responsible for collaborating with the project partners and the Kensington community. Stakeholders engaged in the Parks planning process will utilize the allocated funds for the following:
•Park events
•Programming
•Capital improvements
•Administrative costs
$100,000 grant to each Friends Groups:
•McPherson Square
•Harrowgate Park
•Hissey Playground
•Scanlon Rec Center
•Trenton and Auburn Playground
•Hope Park
Organization:
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies:
Philadelphia County remediation program #121: Support for Schools
Description: NKCDC, Kensington community members, and the School District of Philadelphia collaborated to identify necessary improvements as it relates to each school. Allowable uses of funds include, but not limited to:
•Schoolyard upgrades/repairs (green spaces, sports spaces, seating, etc.)
•Security improvements
•After school programming
$333,333.33 for six Kensington-area public schools: Frances E. Willard Elementary School
•Gloria Casarez Elementary School
•Lewis Elkin Elementary School
•Russell Conwell Middle School
•Jules E. Mastbaum High School
•John H. Webster School
Organization:
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies:
Pike County
Pike County remediation program #1: Medically Assisted Treatment Program (MAT)
Description: Pike County Correctional Facility has operated the MAT program since the facility’s inception. MAT specifically for opioids began in 2023.
Organization: Pike County Correctional Facility
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Harm Reduction – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
Pike County remediation program #2: Fentanyl Awareness Campaign
Description: The campaign is in partnership with Carbon and Monroe Counties. Each county has contributed its own opioid settlement funds. Campaign website: https://wefightfentanyl.org/
Organization: KUDU Creative
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Other • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Pike County remediation program #3: Pre-Arraignment Treatment to Health Program – Justice Opioid Resource Coordinator
Description: Justice Opioid Resource Coordinator salary (this position implements the PATH program) Dates: July 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024. For 30 hrs a week @ $23.07/hr : $17,994.60 Benefits paid by county: $2,706.53 Total: $20,701.13.
Organization: Pike County District Attorney’s Office
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Harm Reduction – Other • Recovery Support • Stigma Reduction • Data Collection/Research
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Potter County
Potter County remediation program #1: Treatment Group in Potter County Jail
Description: Program was implemented in Feb 2023 and continues to be successful. This group is beneficial to the incarcerated individuals within Potter County and many inmates are taking advantage of the services that are being offered at the jail treatment group. We will be looking to implement at evidenced-based curriculum in the coming months.
Organization: Potter County Human Services
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Justice-involved Individuals
Exhibit E strategies: • A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
Potter County remediation program #2: Opioid Transitional Living Program.
Description: Program implemented March 2023 and continues successful. The house holds three individuals (max) who have suffered from a OUD/SUD and has been helpful for treatment court individuals as well as those individuals who have become homeless while incarcerated or live in an environment that is not conducive to the recovery process. In the upcoming months we will be securing a new home due to the current landlord selling the property that we utilize currently. We are currently trying to secure a new residence to continue this program.
Organization: Potter County Human Services
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
Potter County remediation program #3: Transportation Services
Description: We have expanded transportation services to decrease this barrier due to the county having no public transportation. Due to Potter County being very rural, often transportation is a barrier to individuals getting to treatment and recovery support services. This program has been helpful at helping individuals involved in treatment and recovery support to actively attend and participate in those services.
Organization: Potter County Human Services
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Potter County remediation program #4: Educational Addiction and Recovery Program Materials
Description: Addiction/Recovery materials have been purchased and distributed to individuals suffering from OUD and will continue to be purchased and distributed within the community. Due to the rural nature of the county providing OUD/SUD information in various locations throughout the county increases the likelihood that more individuals will have access to the education.
Organization: Potter County Human Services
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Potter County remediation program #5: Opioid Addiction Drug Diversion products
Description: Naloxbox, Wound care kits and additional medication safety devices have been purchased and distributed within the community to area agencies, businesses as well as community members. The initial purchase was not enough and more Naloxbox’s will need to be purchased. In addition the medication safety devices has been utilized by both OUD/SUD individuals as well as their family members to help with minimizing accidental overdose or relapse.
Organization: Potter County Human Services
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Other • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • Healthcare Personnel • Substance Use Treatment Personnel • Mental Health Treatment Personnel • Law Enforcement Personnel • First Responders/EMT • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Potter County remediation program #6: Prevention Education
Description: Prevention education surrounding opioid use, Narcan, safe drug storage as well as opioids and specific populations was purchased and distributed within the Potter County Communities. This initiative is utilized to provide a vast variety of educational materials on the dangers of opiates, methods of harm reduction, overdose reversal as well as the importance of community awareness related to OUD.
Organization: Potter County Human Services
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Potter County remediation program #7: Professional training
Description: A professional training was held at Potter County Human Services which focused on Opioid Use Disorder and how it effects communities, adolescents and adults. This was a professional training and cross training within a human services agency and within the community benefits all individuals working with adolescents, individuals or families that have been impacted by OUD. A Narcan training was also held at this time to aid professionals in knowledge of how to assess overdose, when to use Narcan and how to correctly administer Narcan. In addition, we are holding a professional training in April 2025 for the most up to date information on drug trends and the newest updates on Opioid use.
Organization: Potter County Human Services
Remediation program categories: • Stigma Reduction • Infrastructure Support
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Healthcare Personnel • Substance Use Treatment Personnel • Mental Health Treatment Personnel • Law Enforcement Personnel • First Responders/EMT
Exhibit E strategies: • B-K. Training
Potter County remediation program #8: Treatment Services
Description: Settlement dollars have been utilized in the past for an expansion of availability of a continuum of treatment services for individuals suffering from OUD who are uninsured or underinsured. This initiative will be utilized as a means to help increase availability of treatment services for individuals who are unable to pay for treatment themselves and have no insurance or no drug and alcohol benefit for their insurance.
Organization: Potter County Human Services
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Potter County remediation program #10: Recovery Walk
Description: Potter County held its first county Recovery Wak during Recovery Month in September 2024. The aim of the walk was for community awareness, reduction of stigma in relationship to addiction, Opioid Use Disorder as well as individuals utilizing medication assisted treatment. A focus on connecting community members with local resources was also addressed.
Organization: Potter County Human Services
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Other • Recovery Support • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Schuylkill County
Schuylkill County remediation program #1: Treatment for Incarcerated Population- MAT
Description: Schuylkill County Prison did not provide any MAT supports to inmates. The Opioid Settlement funds allowed the County to approve MAT to be implemented in the prison as of 2023.
Organization: Schuylkill County Prison/Prime Care
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
Schuylkill County remediation program #2: Nalaxone Distribution Boxes
Description: The distribution boxes are set at the Crisis Walk In Center, Homeless Shelter, and other community buildings such as Churches, Community Centers, etc.
Organization: Schuylkill County Drug and Alcohol Program
Remediation program categories: • Harm Reduction – Naloxone
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • Healthcare Personnel • Substance Use Treatment Personnel • Mental Health Treatment Personnel
Exhibit E strategies: • A-A. Naloxone or other FDA-Approved Drug to Reverse Opioid overdoses
Schuylkill County remediation program #3: Recovery Center/ D&A Crisis Walk-In and MH Crisis Walk- In Center
Description: The Crisis Walk-In center occupies 4,400 sq. ft. of the building and the Crisis-Walk-In center will be split into 50% use for MH and 50% use for SUD/OUD support. The other part of the building will be used for the Recovery Center. Due to cost of building we decided to use $170,000 of the funds to be applied towards renovations for a Recovery Center at the same location. An addendum was completed as a fire/smoke alarm system needed to be installed in the recovery center as per code. ($53,344.50)
Organization: Center for Community Resources
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
Schuylkill County remediation program #4: Warm Hand Off Expansion
Description: The Warm Hand Off expansion is to provide a staff to respond to individuals who are admitted to Lehigh Valley Emergency Department due to overdose. This staff physically goes to the emergency department to check in with hospital staff throughout the night to work with identified individuals needing access to support /treatment services.
Organization: Center for Community Resources
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
• B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
Snyder County
Snyder County remediation program #1: Inmate Drug Telehealth Assessments
Description: Expand telehealth to increase access to treatment for OUD and any co-occurring SUD/MH conditions, including MAT, as well as counseling, psychiatric support, and other treatment and recovery support services.
Organization: Snyder County Probation
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Target population: • Justice-involved Individuals
Exhibit E strategies: • A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
Snyder County remediation program #2: Families in Recovery Program
Description: Previously provided.
Organization: Susquehanna Valley Mediation, Inc.
Remediation program categories: • Family-Centered Support Programs
Target population: • Family members of those who use opioids
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Somerset County
Somerset County remediation program #1: Crisis Workforce- Warm Hand Off
Description: Many times, the patients are dual, both mental health and drug & alcohol. These workers not only evaluate to see if the client needs admitted to the Psych Unit from the ED, but they also screen them for Drug & Alcohol issues and initiate Warm hand off procedures if they identify D&A issues. In the jail, these workers complete the MH evals and get inmates stabilized so they can engage in D&A services in the jail. DBHS was understaffed in this program due to the increase in Crisis calls related to substance use. Stats Jan-June 2023- DBHS reported they completed 151 drug & alcohol screenings on Crisis patients, 6 patients engaged in the warm hand off process. 7 MH assessments were completed on inmates in the jail that also had SUD.
Organization: DBHS
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Adults (those aged 18+) • Mental Health Treatment Personnel
Exhibit E strategies: • A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
• A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
Somerset County remediation program #3: AED and Naloxone for Community Events
Description: Uptown Works is located in the center of uptown of Somerset. Many business and community events are held uptown. The SCA trained Uptown Works employees on the signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose and how to administer Narcan. The Somerset Area Ambulance Assocation trained those same employees on how to use the portable AED.
Organization: Uptown Works
Remediation program categories: • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Harm Reduction – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Family members of those who use opioids • First Responders/EMT • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
Somerset County remediation program #4: Recovery Walk
Description: ARS is a local MAT provider. They started a Recovery Walk during Recovery Month in Somerset in 2022, it is an annual event now. The walk is to reduce stigma regarding Recovery, especially stigma associated with persons in recovery on MAT. In 2024, they grew the program to include Overdose awareness as well. The 2024 request and award documentation. Please note- there is other funding for the event- just not other funding coming from us.
Organization: ARS Treatment Centers- Crossroads
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Somerset County remediation program #5: MAT program support
Description: This funding supports non-billable costs associated with a Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program for person with Opioid dependance. Beal Counseling reported they are currently serving 158 OUD clients in their MAT program.
Organization: Beal Counseling & Consulting
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
Somerset County remediation program #6: HALO
Description: Heathy Alternatives for Little Ones (HALO) is an evidence-based preschool program. Twin Lakes’ prevention dept teaches this program in all the HeadStart classes, several school pre-k programs, and several private pre-k programs across the county. During the 22/23 school year, they reached a total of 316 pre-school students with this program. In school year 23/24- 317 pre-school students received this program For the 2024/25 school year, Twin Lakes Center requested more funds to continue this program and expand it as well.
Organization: Twin Lakes Center
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Somerset County remediation program #7: Housing and housing case management
Description: Next Step provided the following reporting numbers for this program in 2023: Households served- 11, Individuals served- 12, Children served- 6, Households with increase in benefits0 11, households with increase in income- 3, households permanently housed upon exit of the program- 10
Organization: The Next Step Center
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Somerset County remediation program #8: Recovery Support Services
Description: These funds were awarded to assist in non-billable recovery support services.
Organization: Twin Lakes Center
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
Somerset County remediation program #9: CYS lock boxes and narcan
Description: Somerset County CYS requested funding to purchase lock boxes to provide to families they are serving that are on MAT (Buprenorphine/revia/methadone) along with medical marijuana. The Somerset SCA also provided Narcan for each lock box (no opioid funds used for the Narcan). CYS provides services to children, ages birth-18, aimed at maintaining and increasing family stability, keeping children with their families, and placing the child in a temporary home when necessary. The Somerset SCA Director provided a training to all CYS staff on 5/8/24 on MAT education, Narcan administration/Overdose response, and education on help available and recovery.
Organization: Somerset County CYS
Remediation program categories: • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Harm Reduction – Other
Target population: • Family members of those who use opioids • Infants (those under 6 months) • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Somerset County remediation program #10: BCC Jail services
Description: Our drug & alcohol treatment provider for the county jail ended their contract in December 2023 due to staffing issues. Beal Counseling & Consulting became the new provider in January 2024. Beal Counseling is a licensed drug & alcohol outpatient treatment provider, staff are individually licensed in Mental Health, provides Recovery Support services, and MAT. They applied for funds to help sustain the program for costs that are not otherwise billable to the SCA. 100% of the program serves incarcerated persons- approximately 80% of the jail population have a substance use disorder and of those nearly 60% use or have used Opioids (SCA internal statistics).
Organization: Beal Counseling & Consulting
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals
Exhibit E strategies: • A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
Somerset County remediation program #11: Children’s Aid Home FFT
Description: The Children’s Aid Home serves at-risk youth due to behavioral issues, family issues, and/or mental health issues. Functional Family Therapy (FFT) is a family-based prevention and intervention program for high-risk youth that addresses complex problems through clinical practice that is flexibly structured and culturally sensitive. The FFT clinical model concentrates on decreasing risk factors and on increasing protective factors that directly affect adolescents, with a particular emphasis on familial factors. FFT will serve clients in the age range of 11-18 years old. FFT on average will conduct 12-15 sessions per client/family. https://www.cahprogram.org/functional-family-therapy.php
Organization: Childen’s Aid Home Programs
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Family-Centered Support Programs
Target population: • Family members of those who use opioids • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Somerset County remediation program #12: Open Rhodes 2 Recovery Inc.
Description: Open Rhodes 2 Recovery is a Recovery Community Organization (RCO) that is just opening up in Somerset, PA. They provide a drop-in center, Certified Recovery Specialist services (CRS), family support, SMART Recovery groups, recovery events, and other recovery support services to persons suffering or in recovery from substance use disorder, including OUD. They have other funding sources other than opioid settlement funds.
Organization: Open Rhodes 2 Recovery Inc.
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Justice-involved Individuals • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Somerset County remediation program #13: Berlin Schools ATOD education
Description: This program is for state approved curriculum-based Substance Use Prevention, which includes opioid prevention (specifically prescription drug use/abuse), in Berlin Brothersvalley school district.
Organization: Berlin Brothersvalley School District
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Somerset County remediation program #14: Overdose Awareness Event
Description: This is a community Overdose Awareness event to remember those lost to overdose and bring awareness of the tragic effects of opioid use. This event aims to reduce stigma towards substance users and it promote resources for treatment and recovery support services by having vendors at it.
Organization: Twin Lakes Center
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Somerset County remediation program #15: 24/hr Accessline
Description: The 24/hr Accessline line is a help line in Somerset County that is manned by Twin lakes center. They take all the SCA calls after hours/weekends/holidays. They connect the callers with treatment if needed or other help, including mental health, if warranted. Twin Lakes center is a detox/residential facility so they can directly admit to their facility and if needed find the caller a bed at another facility. They also have outpatient services and provide resources for MAT.
Organization: Twin Lakes Center
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
Somerset County remediation program #16: Somerset County Jail Case Management
Description: Drug & Alcohol Case Management services are provided to all Somerset County jail inmates that want to engage in substance use services. The SCA case manager designated to the jail provides access and coordinates drug & alcohol outpatient treatment and recovery support services to the inmates while they are incarcerated. The case manager also coordinates inmates to have treatment, MAT, Harm reduction services, and Recovery support services upon their release.
Organization: Somerset SCA for Drug & Alcohol
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Somerset County remediation program #17: Botvin LifeSkills
Description: The United Way partners with Twin Lakes Center’s prevention department to assist in providing Botvin LifeSkills, the #1 evidence-based substance use prevention program, to all schools in Somerset County. This was implemented in 2012 and all 11 public schools and 2 private schools in the county now provide this program at some or all levels (Elementary, Middle School, High school). United Way is not the sole source of funding for this program in Somerset County, it is also funded by other grant funding through Twin Lakes and Somerset SCA funds.
Organization: United Way of the Southern Alleghenies
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Sullivan County
Sullivan County remediation program #1: Case Manager II/ Recovery Liaison
Description: Number listed above is reflective of our LETI program for doing outreach within the community. LETI is designed as a diversion program for individuals with SUD/ OUD and co-occurring disorders allowing for inpatient and outpatient treatment in lieu of incarceration or legal ramifications/ charges.
Organization: Sullivan County Government
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Safe Disposal • Recovery Support • Stigma Reduction • Data Collection/Research
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
• B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Sullivan County remediation program #2: Too Good For Drugs
Description: Too Good For Drugs is a K- high school evidence based prevention school program designed to educate and prevent the use of opioids and other substances, as well as addressing mental health in correlation with substance use disorder.
Organization: Sullivan County Victim Services
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Family members of those who use opioids • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Susquehanna County
Susquehanna County remediation program #1: Susquehanna County Opioid Fund
Description: https://www.apbspeakers.com/speaker/chris-herren/
Organization: Susquehanna County Opioid Taskforce
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Susquehanna County remediation program #2: Endless Mountains Health Systems
Description: Endless Mountains Health System (EMHS): The initial request from EMHS is for $35,000 in salary offset to support the one provider they have administering MAT to persons with OUD. Recommended approval amount $35,000. Rationale: This application was reviewed by the team and an interview with Loren Stone, EMHS CEO was also conducted. In addition, Mr. Stone provided specific e-mail responses to outline the performance improvement that would be generated. EMHS is committed to increasing the census in their MAT program for persons with OUD by 25% within the first year. In addition, EMHS will work to maximize their evaluation and management visit codes to ensure they are generating as much revenue to offset the volume as possible. EMHS provided access, engagement and retention data which is currently under review by the team to establish baseline performance. The team recommends, as with all 4 applications, that there be an initial submission of baseline data and then quarterly repor
Organization: Endless Mountains Health Systems
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Justice-involved Individuals
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
• A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
• B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
• B-K. Training
Susquehanna County remediation program #3: Trehab
Description: Susquehanna County TREHAB: Initial request: $25,000 to fund the implementation of a contingency management program Recommended funding amount; $5,000 Rationale: As with all applications, the team reviewed the proposal and worked to objectively compare it to the evidence base for contingency management as a tool to improve engagement and retention in treatment for persons with substance use disorders. The team recognizes that contingency management is an evidence – based program that showed its highest level of efficacy in the population of people with a stimulant use disorder. The approach has also been used in the population of people with an OUD, but not to the same extent. All indications are that the approach does positively impact patient retention in treatment. The rationale for recommending the $5,000 award for this application is that the approach outlined in the proposal has not been well studied in a rural setting. The team believes it is important to try this
Organization: Trehab
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-I. Evidence-based Data Collection and Research Analyzing the Effectiveness of the Abatement Strategies within the State
Susquehanna County remediation program #4: Susquehanna County Interfaith
Description: Susquehanna County Interfaith: Initial request: $20,000; 2 annual training sessions at $4,000 per session ($8,000); 5 monthly meeting / training sessions at $1,500 and 84 SMART recovery groups at $10,500 Recommended approval: $10,000; one conference at $5,000, $1,000 to train and certify one SMART recovery group facilitator and $4,000 to provide a free certification training class for certified recovery specialists. Rationale: The team reviewed the Interfaith application carefully. The team does believe that meaningful educational seminars for professionals working in the field of addiction medicine is very important and this is one of the workforce development ideas that the team presented after its initial review of the prevention and treatment infrastructure in the county. We recommend awarding $5,000 to fund one conference during the funding period. The training conference must have faculty approved by the single county authority and must provide CEU hours for all disciplines
Organization: Susquehanna County Interfaith
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other • Family-Centered Support Programs • Recovery Support • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals
Exhibit E strategies: • A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
• B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
• B-K. Training
Tioga County
Tioga County remediation program #1: Outpatient Services
Description: www.meadowlarkcs.com Meadowlark is a new Outpatient D&A provider who offer additional outpatient services to our rural community.
Organization: Meadowlark Counseling
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Tioga County remediation program #2: Recovery House
Description: www.serenitylodgerecovery.com Serenity Lodge Sober Living for Adolescent Men is transitional housing for men in recovery offering a bridge between treatment and independence. Serenity Lodge provides a safe supportive environment. Includes group engagement, education, sober recovery and living.
Organization: Serenity Lodge
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Tioga County remediation program #3: School Based Counseling
Description: www.crossroadscounselinginc.com The Drug and Alcohol In-School Counseling Program will work with children struggling with Substance Use Disorder (SUD). The services will be provided in schools located in Tioga County, Pennsylvania.
Organization: Crossroads Counseling
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Tioga County remediation program #4: Youth Intervention
Description: Tioga County – Specialized Services – ACE https://www.tiogacountypa.us/departments/human-services/our-services/specialized-services Minibikes are used to encourage positive behavior, help youth develop self-confidence, and a sense of belonging. As youth work toward the goals of their behavioral contract, they earn the privilege to ride a minibike at the program site. All youth participate in a 21-lesson preparation course prior to actually operating a minibike. Used in conjunction with a youth intervention program promoting coping skills, drug refusal methods, as well as mental wellbeing.
Organization: Tioga County Department of Human Services
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Tioga County remediation program #5: Certified Recovery Services
Description: www.harbor-counseling.org CRS to provide services at the Homeless shelter to assist individuals that are in need of a wide range of services that a CRS is qualified and experienced to provide, including: Housing, Employment, Treatment Services- SUD, Transportation, Physical Health (Dr. Appointments, Dental, Psychiatric Medication Management), Legal (Probation, Courts, Lawyer), Social Services (CYS- Family System).
Organization: Harbor Counseling
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
Tioga County remediation program #6: Transportation
Description: www.harbor-counseling.org CRS and clinical staff transport for various services that include but are not limited to Dr. Appointments both local and out of the area for specialist, Dental and oral surgery, documents including Health insurance, social security cards, driver’s license testing, employment and housing, and getting to and from treatment. Our rural area that we live in with the lack of public transportation makes it necessary for Harbor Counseling’s Certified Recovery Specialists (CRS) and counselors to help our clients meet their needs to become self-sufficient and productive members of our community once again.
Organization: Harbor Counseling
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
Tioga County remediation program #7: Overdose Awareness Event
Description: www.harbor-counseling.org The event includes dinner, speakers, remembrance of those who have died due to overdose. There is also a Narcan demonstration and giveaway of Narcan for those who are interested. This event educates, offers hope to families who have lost loved ones to addiction and supports the recovering community in our county.
Organization: Harbor Counseling
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Tioga County remediation program #8: Walk for Recovery
Description: Annual event to promote recovery, connect people to resources, and address stigma.
Organization: Tioga County Department of Human Services
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
• B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Tioga County remediation program #9: Drug Endangered Children
Description: Tioga County PA – Children and Youth Services – DEC https://www.tiogacountypa.us/departments/human-services/our-services/children-and-youth-services Tioga County Drug Endangered Children effort is a multi-disciplinary cooperative effort involving all professional disciplines that work with children in our county. The purpose of our DEC team is to address Drug Endangered Children issues with the primary goal of establishing a multi-disciplinary effort for the appropriate identification and intervention of children who have been exposed to or live in dangerous environments as a result of manufacturing, cultivation, possession, distribution or use of drugs by a parent or caregiver. This multi-disciplinary collaborative effort also assists in improving the relationships and the collaboration between DEC partner agencies and bring disciplines together to respond to these children in an efficient and appropriate way. This response promotes the health and safety of children in Tioga County that are found in dangerous environments. We are committed to this endeavor and the positive working relationships that the Drug Endangered Children Alliance has allotted us.
Organization: Tioga County Department of Human Services
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
• B-E. Address the Needs of Pregnant or Parenting Women and Their Families, Including Babies with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Tioga County remediation program #10: Overdose Fatality Review
Description: Team of professionals that reviews fatal overdoses to identify gaps and tends of local substance abuse. The newly formed Overdose Fatality Response Team is charged with the task of reviewing records of fatal overdoses and suicides in Tioga County. The team is authorized to request records from all involved agencies in order to review circumstances, to identify gaps in services or processes, and to make recommendations. There are costs to securing records.
Organization: Tioga County Partnership for Community Health
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-L. Research
Tioga County remediation program #11: Drug Disposal
Description: Distributed Deterra bags for safe drug disposal.
Organization: Tioga County Department of Human Services
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-F. Prevent Over-Prescribing and Ensure Appropriate Prescribing and Dispensing of Opioids
• B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Tioga County remediation program #12: Transportation
Description: A number of our indiviudals engaged in treatment cannot access public transportation in this rural area. This service allows individuals to have transportation to treatment and/or treatment related needs ie: treatment court
Organization: EMMA through Best Transit
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
Tioga County remediation program #13: Parenting Prevention
Description: Purchased “Operation Parent” books to be used with individuals who suffer from SUD as well as offering community parents good information on how to parent through the tough topics of childhood and adolescents.
Organization: Tioga County Department of Human Services
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-E. Address the Needs of Pregnant or Parenting Women and Their Families, Including Babies with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Tioga County remediation program #14: Prison MAT
Description: Tioga County Prison currently has a very limited MAT program, dollars will be used to expand this program.
Organization: Tioga County Department of Human Services
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
• A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
Union County
Union County remediation program #1: Families in Recovery
Description: The program was developed collaboratively with the Union and Snyder County Commissioners, Susquehanna Valley Mediation, the 17th Judicial District’s Treatment Court Team, people impacted by Opioid Use Disorder (OUD), and other partners. The program will provide people with UD and their families: family meetings, family support groups, family education, and connections with community support and service providers. The goal of the program is to increase support of, and engagement between, the whole family impacted by OUD, in order to improve outcomes for participants ‘long-term recovery, and improve outcomes for families. The three aspects of engagement with their natural family/community support system; 2) engagement with treatment and other service providers; and 3) engagement with their OUD.
Organization: Susquehanna Valley Mediation Center
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Family-Centered Support Programs • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
• B-K. Training
Venango County
Venango County remediation program #1: Prison Re-Entry
Description: The Re-Entry Program has been developed to assist opioid effected individuals in successfully entering the community after incarceration through skill building, building social supports, offering support groups, and referring to other support services in the community. The services will assist the client with reunifying with their families, address the impact their incarceration has had on their family members, and begin to build their skills to help break the cycle of recidivism. The theory of change for goal of Re-Entry is to improve stability, broaden community supports, and engage family supports of individuals returning to the community. The program uses a combination of evidence-based practices for OUD inmates and traditional case-management to assist individuals with their transition home.
Organization: Venango County Prison
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
• B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Venango County remediation program #2: Warm Hand-Offs
Description: Process includes: Service will aid in expanding warm hand-off to begin the process with the hospital emergency department Service will provide outreach materials to opioid affected patients Service will facilitate connection of opioid affected patients with the County Social workers and Behavioral Health workers Service is the first step in treatment and recovery for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) affected individuals; specifically, service will function as the connection to care Under this agreement, Service will support the training of their workers including obtaining peer support from County as needed to connect individuals to treatment or appropriate services following an opioid overdose or opioid-related adverse event.
Organization: Venango County
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
• B-I. First Responders
• B-K. Training
Warren County
Warren County remediation program #1: MAT
Description: Funds were spent on healthcare personnel to monitor and administer MAT. Funds were allocated to the transport of inmates to receive medications. Funds were spent on lock boxes and locks to safely transport medications. Funds were spent on trainings for staff to continue education on OUD and MAT.
Organization: Warren County
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
• A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
• B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Warren County remediation program #3: County Coroner
Description: we issued funds to the coroner to purchase toxicology tests – to better understand the counties overdose rates.
Organization: Warren County Coroner
Remediation program categories: • Data Collection/Research • Infrastructure Support
Target population: • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Healthcare Personnel • Substance Use Treatment Personnel • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
• B-L. Research
Warren County remediation program #5: Community Drug Prevention
Description: Distributing drug disposal bags to the community to deter use, and to safely and anonymously dispose of
Organization: Warren County Prison
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Washington County
Washington County remediation program #1: Program Improvements & Provision of Treatment Svcs. at Greenbriar Treatment Center
Description: The County of Washington entered into an agreement with Gateway Rehabilitation Center to allocate $666,713.14 of Opioid Settlement Funding toward the expansion and improvement of their four Washington County treatment locations. Gateway Rehabilitation Center is a facility dedicated to providing evidence-based services that adhere to the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) continuum of care for OUD and co-occurring SUD/MH conditions, which is established as an eligible use of funds in Exhibit E, Schedule B. The services currently being rendered to Washington County by Gateway Rehabilitation Center include: 1. Residential Non-Hospital Detox (ASAM 3.7 WM) 2. Residential Non-Hospital Rehab (ASAM 3.5) 3. Halfway House (ASAM 3.1) 4. Partial Hospitalization (ASAM 2.5) 5. Intensive Outpatient (ASAM 2.1) 6. Outpatient (ASAM 1)
Organization: Gateway Rehabilitation Center
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
• A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
• A-G. Prevention Programs
Wayne County
Wayne County remediation program #1: Prison MAT Program
Description: The county worked with our Single County Authority and an authorized MAT facility, the Wright Center in Lackawanna County to develop guidelines and a program for MAT treatment for appropriate incarcerated individuals. The program was approved in late fall of 2023. as of 12-31-2024 we have 5 males and 2 females within our facility active in the MAT program. Our provider has confirmed that 6 individuals that began MAT treatment while incarcerated have continued services after release.
Organization: SCA and Prison
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Recovery Support
Target population: • Justice-involved Individuals
Exhibit E strategies: • A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
Wayne County remediation program #2: Female Sober Living House
Description: The County and partners have been working on a Recovery To Work project for Since 2019, taking people in crisis for both M\H and/or Drug/Alcohol and returning them to work. One of the missing components in Wayne Cty, is a home for females in recovery. Recovery Housing Act 59 of 2017 defines a drug and alcohol recovery house as housing for individuals recovering from drug or alcohol addiction, which provides those individuals with a safe and supportive drug and alcohol-free environment that may include peer support and other recovery support services. A. SCAs may contract with or make referrals only to licensed recovery houses. In addition, SCA[1]funded treatment facilities will be permitted to make referrals only to licensed recovery houses. Any individual receiving recovery house funding from the SCA must be screened and, if appropriate, receive a level of care assessment and a substance use disorder diagnosis must be present to receive placement.
Organization: Commissioners/SCA
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
Westmoreland County
Westmoreland County remediation program #1: Department of Community Relations and Prevention
Description: The Department of Community Relations and Prevention (DCRP) is a newly established program within Westmoreland County DHS, officially created in July 2023. The DCRP aims to expand and enhance the scope and quality of services provided to the community. These services encompass a broad range of initiatives aimed at addressing critical health and social issues directly related to opioid misuse and overdoses in the County. DCRP staff are also tasked with assisting in the oversight of county-funded programs, ensuring that resources are utilized efficiently and effectively to meet the community’s needs. The department ensures comprehensive care and support, enhancing coordination across DHS departments and contracted providers. The combined efforts of the DCRP team aim to significantly impact the well-being of Westmoreland County residents, particularly those affected by opioid misuse.
Organization: Westmoreland County Department of Human Services, Department of Community Relations and Prevention
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Harm Reduction – Other • Recovery Support • Stigma Reduction • Infrastructure Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Infants (those under 6 months) • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • Healthcare Personnel • Substance Use Treatment Personnel • Mental Health Treatment Personnel • Law Enforcement Personnel • First Responders/EMT • The General Public • Other: All Westmoreland County residents for prevention, links to services and cross system coordination.
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
• B-J. Leadership, Planning and Coordination
Westmoreland County remediation program #2: WeDAC Narcan/Fentanyl
Description: The Westmoreland Drug and Alcohol Commission’s (WeDAC) Narcan/Fentanyl program was expanded to provide more robust services to all citizens of Westmoreland County. This program aligns with the Exhibit E strategies, specifically Schedule A, Section A, for Naloxone or Other FDA-Approved Drugs to Reverse Opioid Overdose, points 1 and 2. This program specifically provided the following: expansion of Harm Reduction trainings, increasing the distribution of harm reduction supplies including Naloxone and Fentanyl and Xylazine test strip kits, placement of nalox boxes throughout the county, placement of Harm Reduction vending machines throughout the county, and increased distribution of medication lock bags and pill pods to individuals prescribed controlled substances.
Organization: Westmoreland Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc.
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Harm Reduction – Other • Safe Disposal
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Infants (those under 6 months) • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • Healthcare Personnel • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • A-A. Naloxone or other FDA-Approved Drug to Reverse Opioid overdoses
Westmoreland County remediation program #4: LDA Recover Training & Education
Description: Lost Dreams Awakening (LDA) Center, located in New Kensington, is a Recovery Center Organization (RCO) that provides a comprehensive Training and Education Program that aligns with the Exhibit E strategies for opioid remediation. The center’s primary focus is on training Recovery Coaches throughout Westmoreland County, while also delivering a variety of supportive services and events to individuals, families, and communities impacted by Opioid Use Disorder (OUD).
Organization: Lost Dreams Awakening
Remediation program categories: • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Harm Reduction – Other • Family-Centered Support Programs • Recovery Support • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
• B-K. Training
Westmoreland County remediation program #5: Sage’s Army Community Recovery Expansion
Description: Sage’s Army, provides essential opioid remediation services through training, education, harm reduction, and direct support to individuals with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). Programs include training first responders, businesses, and families on naloxone use, distributing Narcan to public spaces, and offering peer recovery support. Their street outreach initiatives provide direct support, Narcan, and resources to vulnerable populations. Sage’s Army aligns with Exhibit E guidelines, ensuring comprehensive support across Westmoreland County. Funds support key staff, including Outreach Coordinators and Certified Recovery Specialists, to maintain and expand these critical services.
Organization: Sages Army, Inc
Remediation program categories: • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Harm Reduction – Other • Family-Centered Support Programs • Recovery Support • Stigma Reduction • Infrastructure Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Justice-involved Individuals • Healthcare Personnel • Substance Use Treatment Personnel • Law Enforcement Personnel • First Responders/EMT
Exhibit E strategies: • A-A. Naloxone or other FDA-Approved Drug to Reverse Opioid overdoses
• A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
• B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Westmoreland County remediation program #6: North Huntington Township Police D.A.R.E.
Description: The North Huntington Township Police Department is utilizing opioid abatement funds to support the role of a Community Engagement/D.A.R.E. Officer. This position focuses on community policing and outreach, addressing conditions that can impact public safety and fostering positive engagements with community members with a special focus on youth. The initiatives undertaken by the Community Engagement/D.A.R.E. Officer include education to youth, families and the community on D.A.R.E. program in areas including: resisting peer pressure, the dangers of drug use, education to family on prevention and fostering a community-wide approach to combating substance use. The Community Engagement Officer also provides free naloxone, naloxone and overdose response training. This year the department is planning to purchase a vehicle for the North Huntingdon Township D.A.R.E. Program, to enhance community outreach, opioid education, and direct support services.
Organization: North Hunting Twp Police
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Naloxone
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18) • Law Enforcement Personnel • First Responders/EMT • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • A-A. Naloxone or other FDA-Approved Drug to Reverse Opioid overdoses
• B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Westmoreland County remediation program #7: Rostraver Township Police Take Note
Description: Rostraver Township developed a comprehensive Community Outreach Program focused on addressing opioid abuse within the community. The primary focus of this program is utilizing School Resource Officers to provide opioid prevention and education programs within the Belle Vernon Area School District. The primary objective of this program is to provide education on opioid misuse and prevention across various community settings, including churches, fire department, social halls, schools, and youth recreation programs. The program includes monthly drug take-back events and new initiatives aimed at increasing awareness and prevention of opioid misuse.
Organization: Rostraver Township Police Department
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Family-Centered Support Programs
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18) • Law Enforcement Personnel • First Responders/EMT
Exhibit E strategies: • A-A. Naloxone or other FDA-Approved Drug to Reverse Opioid overdoses
• A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
• A-G. Prevention Programs
• B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
• B-I. First Responders
Westmoreland County remediation program #8: WeDAC Community Outreach
Description: The Westmoreland Drug and Alcohol Commission’s (WeDAC) Community Outreach Program is a comprehensive initiative aimed at disseminating crucial information on opioid and substance use to diverse populations within Westmoreland County. This program employs a variety of multi-media strategies, including media campaigns, printed materials, social media (Facebook), and face-to-face outreach. The information disseminated covers essential topics such as accessing treatment, case management services, recovery support services, and prevention and intervention services. The program also focuses on the distribution of Narcan and fentanyl test strips and the promotion of overdose awareness events and activities.
Organization: Westmoreland Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc.
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Family-Centered Support Programs • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Westmoreland County remediation program #9: WeDAC Case Management and Recovery Support Services
Description: WeDAC’s Case Management Program supports the professional development of addiction professionals who work with individuals with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and any co-occurring Substance Use Disorder (SUD) or Mental Health (MH) conditions. The Case Management (CM) Unit supports a full continuum of evidence-based services that adhere to the American Society of Addiction Medicine continuum of care. This unit provides warm hand-off services to transition emergency room patients suffering from OUD or co-occurring SUD/MH conditions to treatment and recovery services. Certified Recovery Specialists (CRS) within the CM Unit offer peer-to-peer recovery support during and following treatment. The CM Unit also connects individuals in treatment and/or recovery with essential community services, including food, clothing, utilities, transportation, childcare, and housing support.
Organization: Westmoreland Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc.
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Westmoreland County remediation program #10: Gateway Rehab
Description: Gateway Rehabilitation requested Opioid Settlement funds to support the expansion and upgrade of their non-hospital detox/rehab unit located at 508 Church St., Mount Pleasant, PA. This investment includes recruitment and retention efforts, information technology upgrades for expanded Wi-Fi accessibility and hardware equipment, security upgrades with HD cameras and remote access, and X-ray body and belonging scanners to prevent the entry of opioids and other drugs into the facility.
Organization: Gateway Rehab
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Substance Use Treatment Personnel
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Westmoreland County remediation program #11: MAT County Prison
Description: The Medicated Assisted Treatment(MAT) program provides treatment to eligible inmates, including those who are pregnant, currently enrolled in a Methadone program, or currently prescribed to MAT for OUD. The program facilitates coordination between PrimeCare Medical Inc., MedMark Treatment Centers, and the Westmoreland County Prison to ensure a seamless provision of services. This includes regular monitoring, counseling, and support for inmates undergoing MAT. This initiative ensures continuous care and support for inmates with OUD, improving their chances of successful recovery and reintegration into society.
Organization: Westmoreland County Prison
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals
Exhibit E strategies: • A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
Westmoreland County remediation program #13: GAP Analysis
Description: This Hill Group is conducting a GAP Analysis project to quickly assess the current state of human services in Westmoreland County. The program will progress through three phases: (Phase 1) an updated socioeconomic and demographic profile that will inform a (Phase 2) meta review of past research that will (Phase 3) identify knowledge gaps where additional research and information is needed and service gaps where new or better-coordinated services might be needed, specifically to amplify efforts throughout the County to reduce opioid and other substance misuse.
Organization: The Hill Group
Remediation program categories: • Data Collection/Research • Infrastructure Support
Target population: • Substance Use Treatment Personnel • Other: County government department of human services staff to better provide services to the community.
Exhibit E strategies: • B-L. Research
Westmoreland County remediation program #14: Mutual Aid Ambulance – Nitrous Oxide
Description: Program for Mutual Aid Ambulance Services, Inc. will expand access to non-opioid pain management for severe pain during Emergency Medical Services. Funding will be utilized for the training of EMS providers in the use of nitrous oxide will stress the appropriate use of its non-narcotic properties for pain control and reinforce the safe and responsible use of opioid analgesics only when necessary and when non-narcotic options are not indicated. Funding is also utilized to purchase Pro-Nox units with oxygen/nitrous oxide mixers and other necessary supplies.
Organization: Mutual Aid Ambulance Service, Inc.
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • First Responders/EMT • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-F. Prevent Over-Prescribing and Ensure Appropriate Prescribing and Dispensing of Opioids
Westmoreland County remediation program #15: Westmoreland Community Action – Recovery Employment Partnership/Recovery Friendly Workplace
Description: Westmoreland Community Action utilizes opioid abatement funding to expand its Recovery Employment Partnership (REP) and revitalize its Recovery Friendly Workplace (RFW) program. These initiatives address barriers to employment for individuals in recovery from opioid use disorder (OUD) and co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions. The REP program supports individuals in recovery to obtain and maintain employment, while the RFW program educates employers on creating recovery-friendly environments. Together, these programs empower individuals in recovery to rebuild their lives and help employers address workforce challenges while reducing stigma.
Organization: Westmoreland Community Action
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • The General Public • Other: Employers in Westmoreland County.
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Westmoreland County remediation program #16: WIN-Spirations, Inc. Workforce Development Program
Description: The Workforce Development Program of WIN-Spirations, Inc. is designed to assist economically disadvantaged individuals, particularly those affected by opioid use disorder (OUD) and co-occurring substance use disorder/mental health (SUD/MH) challenges. Through targeted initiatives, the program aims to remove employment barriers, foster job readiness, and foster sustainable employment for individuals affected by the opioid epidemic. The overarching goal is to empower participants in Westmoreland County to achieve financial stability while addressing the socioeconomic impacts of the opioid epidemic on the workforce.
Organization: WIN-Spirations, Inc.
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Other: Employers in Westmoreland County.
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
Westmoreland County remediation program #17: WeDAC Treatment for Incarcerated Population
Description: The Westmoreland County Prison Treatment and Vivitrol Program (Jail Treatment Program) will implement a comprehensive treatment program for incarcerated inmates in the Westmoreland County Prison. This treatment program incorporates evidence- based treatment modalities, including contingency management/motivational interviewing, twelve step facilitation therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy with administration of a Vivitrol ® injection, if the individual chooses, and meets the appropriate medical criteria upon being screened.
Organization: Westmoreland Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc.
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals
Exhibit E strategies: • A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
Wyoming County
Wyoming County remediation program #1: Co-Responder Program
Description: Schedule A – Core strategies: 2. Expand warm hand-off services to transition to recovery services 3. Broaden scope of recovery services to include co-occurring SUD or Mental Health conditions
Organization: Children Service Center/Robinson Counseling Services
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Treatment – Other • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Law Enforcement Personnel
Exhibit E strategies: • A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
Wyoming County remediation program #2: Community Drug Disposal Program
Description: Schedule A, Core Strategies: G. Prevention Programs 4. Funding for Community Drug Disposal Programs Schedule B, Approved Uses G. Prevent Misuse of opioids 3. Public Education relating to drug disposal or destruction programs 4. Drug take-back or disposal programs
Organization: Wyoming County Human Services
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Family members of those who use opioids • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
• B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Wyoming County remediation program #3: Media Campaign/Public Education Campaign
Description: Schedule B, Approved Uses: G Prevent misuse of opioids 1. Funding Media Campaigns to prevent opioid misuse 2. Corrective Advertising or affirmative public education campaigns based on evidence
Organization: Wyoming County opioid settlement committee
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Wyoming County remediation program #4: Public Outreach – Christmas in our Hometown
Description: This is a hometown gathering event where groups and organizations pay for space to interact with the public. The event is held annually. A tent was set up where the public could obtain information on OUD primarily including the existence and mission of the Wyoming County Opioid Settlement Committee as well as SUD/MH programs. The main cost was for bags with specific advertising to hand out as giveaways hoping to educate the public and increase awareness.
Organization: Wyoming County opioid settlement committee
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Safe Disposal • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Family members of those who use opioids • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
York County
York County remediation program #1: Collective Response Initiative
Description: This project supports efforts to provide leadership, planning, coordination, facilitations and technical assistance to organizations receiving opioid settlement dollars, as well as other partners. Through our effort we facilitate knowledge sharing by partners, evaluate program impact, identify gaps and opportunities, share reports and more. It is our role to support collaborative, cross-sector coordination.
Organization: York Opioid Collaboriative
Remediation program categories: • Data Collection/Research • Infrastructure Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Other: Organizations that provide treatment, prevention, therapy, or other services to those who use opioids or are impacted by OUD/SUD.
Exhibit E strategies: • B-J. Leadership, Planning and Coordination
• B-L. Research
York County remediation program #2: First Responder Training
Description: Crisis Intervention Training, Naloxone and Opioid Courses and costs for training attendance. Crisis intervention training provided valuable exposure to our personnel in dealing with persons in crisis – including those related to drug use/abuse. This training helped our department expand their understanding of these critical instances and how to properly integrate with police and other agencies in response to these call types.
Organization: York Area United Fire & Rescue
Remediation program categories: • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Harm Reduction – Other • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • First Responders/EMT
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
• B-I. First Responders
York County remediation program #3: Staff Training @ TNW
Description: TrueNorth launched it’s “Open Access” program, which began January 1 and allowed increasing numbers of first-time visits (317 during the 6 month period). Of the 7 MAT evaluations completed in Q1, 6 of those individuals remained with the program through Q2, proving the success of the program. Keeping the Data Entry Specialist in place has allowed us to rework our case management structure, intake structure, and data about programs. 4 therapists and one case manager have received a total of over 65 hours of training during this period.
Organization: TrueNorth Wellness
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Substance Use Treatment Personnel • Mental Health Treatment Personnel
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-K. Training
York County remediation program #4: School Prevention Programs
Description: Byrnes HEC Staff continue to work diligently to provide these programs. Our organization has collaborated closely with the Collective Response Impact York group and are committed to maintaining this relationship. Outreach took place before school started to all school leaders in York County to remind them of this important opportunity that they should be taking advantage of. We are excited for the upcoming school year and being able to execute program delivery. https://www.byrneshec.org/
Organization: Susan P Byrnes Health Education Center, Inc.
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
York County remediation program #5: JUMP
Description: RHOW York has added two PA Certified Recovery Support Specialists to provide Peer Recovery Support to program participants. RHOW York has initiated a robust marketing campaign to make the community aware of the programs and services that we provide. Services include: Rental Assistance Landlord advocacy Housing search GPRA Needs Assessment Case management and services coordination Benefits counseling and advocacy Linkage to Mental health services and treatment Linkage to Education and vocational training (OVR) Linkage to Career/job counseling Peer Support Transportation to meetings Recovery Planning Relapse Prevention Planning Employment search Assistance
Organization: Recovery House of Worship
Remediation program categories: • Family-Centered Support Programs • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
York County remediation program #6: Prison MAT
Description: Providing Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) was a pre-existing project, prior to receipt of the Opioid Settlement Funds. These funds allowed us to continue providing certain MAT medications, as well as introduce new meds. We have hired a new MAT counselor, developed a multi-disciplinary MAT meeting, and created MAT specific housing units and started the mockup for more. The County’s investment for MAT has skyrocketed. These funds have are a great way to supplement PCCD and County funds to meet the needs of our incarcerated individuals and assist them while they are in our care. We hope to enhance the connections for recovery upon release so they can remain in recovery as they reenter the community.
Organization: York County Prison
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Target population: • Justice-involved Individuals
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
• A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
York County remediation program #7: ROMPPA Prevention Project
Description: Both Strategic Planning and Evidence-Based Program efforts have made great strides toward this year’s ROMPPA Project goals. Our efforts with the ROMPPA Project are to provide education to prevent opioid and substance use among youth in middle school, high school and adulthood. We have strategically selected evidence-based programs to implement together based on research that produces outcomes to benefit youth during adolescence and adulthood. One hundred percent of the funds used during this reporting period were used to lay the foundation of the ROMPPA project in preparation for the fall implementation of the ROMPPA Project evidence-based programs. Most of these efforts were revolving around implementing at our first district – training their staff and community providers in the selected Evidence-Based Programs and developing best practices for program delivery within the school schedule.
Organization: York Adams Drug & Alcohol Commission
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
York County remediation program #8: The Advantage Program
Description: www.theadvantageprogramyork.org In our fight to combat drug use and educate those involved with our programs, the need to provide our youth and adults with mental health resources, programs, mentorship, and other resources needed is very important to us. Our 3 goals for this nonprofit are to provide exposure to things and places not easily accessible to those we serve, to provide consistent mentorship, and to aid in creating sustainable plans for now and the future.
Organization: The Advantage Program
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
• B-K. Training
York County remediation program #9: Reentry Opportunity Center
Description: The Reentry Opportunity Center serves our reentrants as they leave the County Prison. This project was focused on those with OUD/SUD, although folks with co-occurring Mental Health or Social needs are also assisted. The goal of this project was to ensure a warm (non-institutional), and intentionally trauma-informed design of space. This unexpected soft and supportive healing space builds hope as people access services.
Organization: York County Probation / Reentry Coalition
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals
Exhibit E strategies: • B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
• B-J. Leadership, Planning and Coordination
York County remediation program #10: Wellspan Sublocade & Care Companion
Description: The sublocade refridgerators have led to three additional prescribing locations (Edgar Street office, Dallastown, and Thomas Hart office) and an immediate increase of 19 patients served. Continued Build-out of Care Companion to support individuals with OUD. Specific capabilities, user feedback, and essential tasks were identified to incorporate into Care Companion platform for those with OUD, as the Addictions Care Companion module is built.
Organization: Wellspan Health
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Target population: • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
York County remediation program #11: Wellspan CRS & Hygiene Kits
Description: This project is funding two FTE Certified Recovery Specialists in the WellSpan York Hospital Emergency Dept. Not only have patients been seen and assisted, but collaborative work with the RASE Project has taken place to determine best workflow for ED to ensure warm hand-offs and ensure adequate resources and to avoid duplication of efforts. Along with workflow – the hand off impacts the Epic system evolution, which is used by providers. These conversations prompted electronic system updates as well. 500 Hygiene Kits were purchased for distribution across the County, along with a tool for determining eligible recipients, and a tracking mechanism to track data on the usefulness of these kits, along with any opportunity for future improvement.
Organization: Wellspan Health
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Substance Use Treatment Personnel
Exhibit E strategies: • B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
York County remediation program #12: PATHway / CRS
Description: This project supports CRS salary/benefits, computer purchase, and costs with administering the PATHway program. What is PATHway? Becoming a mother while struggling with a opioid/substance use disorder is hard. PATHway aims to provide these mothers with the support and treatment that they need. It doesn’t just provide needed medical services. Mothers also get mental and social services to help them better care for themselves and their babies. This program will also provide care which could include: Medication assisted treatment (MAT) to reduce withdrawal symptoms. Counseling to support a healthy pregnancy and delivery. A health home site to provide childcare, counseling and transportation. Transportation and assistance for CYS, WIC, DHS, mental health, probation, interviews, and other appointments.
Organization: Open Arms Recovery Center
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Pregnant and Post-partum Women
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-E. Address the Needs of Pregnant or Parenting Women and Their Families, Including Babies with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
York County remediation program #13: SCPa Works Recovery Friendly Workplaces
Description: This program is geared toward enhancing the number of recovery-friendly workplaces in our County. This process began with an RFQ and outreach, as well as combined efforts from SCPa Works, Envoy, and the PA CareerLink (plus other interested CBOs). The work is resulting in a learning series (Resource Hub) that includes modules such as: Understanding Substance Use and Recovery, Creating a Supportive Workplace Culture, Implementing Recovery-Friendly Policies, Building Local Partnerships, and Peer Learning. Various industry partners are benefiting from this work and programs will continue to reduce stigma and increase the ability for those in recovery to find and maintain work.
Organization: SCPa Works
Remediation program categories: • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • The General Public • Other: Workplaces; specifically embracing Recovery-friendly environments
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-K. Training
York County remediation program #14: Equine Support Therapy
Description: This program focuses on providing therapy to assist in the recovery from impacts of childhood trauma. Funding has allowed for the hire of an additional therapist and scholarships being offered to those on the waiting list who do not have the financial means to pay for services. Many referrals for services come from the County’s Office of Children, Youth and Families, and Juvenile Probation offices. Other psychological and psychiatric professionals send at-risk, OUD-impacted referrals, too. This therapy empowers the client to make positive changes in his/her life by addressing intrapersonal and somatic distress, development of cooperative interpersonal demeanor and improving social behavior functions. Weekly sessions with a Professional Therapist and Equine Specialist using the EAGALA Model helps clients of all ages address behavioral, emotional, spiritual, and relational issues resulting from trauma.
Organization: EquiTeam Support Services
Remediation program categories: • Family-Centered Support Programs
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18) • Other: Children with trauma
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-E. Address the Needs of Pregnant or Parenting Women and Their Families, Including Babies with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
York County remediation program #15: UPMC Addiction Medicine
Description: UPMC York has opened another location to better serve individuals battling OUD/SUD. The office location has been secured along with CLIA licensure and Dept Of Health for inpatient services licensure. We have worked with IT for Epic EMR-specific build for patient documentation, hired our Addiction Medicine Provider and Community Health Worker (who is currently doing street rounds and community outreach) and Medical Assistant. This funding provides support for the Community Health Worker, the Medical Assistant, and office start-up costs. We look forward to continued success in multiple trusted health systems being involved in increasing the availability of MAT in our community.
Organization: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center – York
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
York County remediation program #16: FFH Psychiatric Support
Description: This project supported the cost of a Nurse Care Manager to better serve people with OUD/SUD on-site. Family First Health pairs virtual psychiatric services focused on medication management with an in-person patient component combining the convenience of telehealth with the structure of a physical location. Patients visit a designated clinic where they engage in a video consultation with a Psychiatrist. This model allows for a nurse to monitor vital signs, administer medication and coordinate additional services while working with the patient to ensure their comprehensive care needs are met. Patients are seen significantly faster with this approach, as opposed to most other community Psychiatric service providers. We are pleased to report that only 12% of patients seeing the Psychiatrist had an ED visit or Hospital admission during the period of treatment.
Organization: Family First Health
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Target population: • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Mental Health Treatment Personnel
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
York County remediation program #17: EHSF – EMS Education Program
Description: This project addresses both the well-being of EMS providers and the care of individuals experiencing opioid use disorder / substance use disorder. It focuses on supporting EMS by offering education that builds resiliency in the field and in turn will allow them to provide better care to patients with OUD/SUD. Along with enhancing the care provided to individuals with substance us disorder, it helps EMS promote harm reduction initiatives by distributing naloxone kits, establishing warm handoffs and connecting patients with recovery resources. This effort is also working toward reducing stigma and compassion fatigue. Other efforts include EMS Narcan Leave Behind Program, a resource card and harm reduction items. We developed an EMS Educational Plan for Stigma Reduction and Provider Resiliency, and planned an EMS Education Launch Event. We also created a Data Dashboard for EMS Data on York County Overdoses that will be available throughout the County.
Organization: Emergency Health Services Federation
Remediation program categories: • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • First Responders/EMT
Exhibit E strategies: • B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
York County remediation program #18: Overdose Fatality Review Coordinator
Description: This project funds the OFR Coordinator. Overdose Fatality Review (OFR) is a locally based, multi-disciplinary process for understanding the risk factors and circumstances leading to fatal overdoses and identifying opportunities to prevent future overdoses. The basis of OFR – like all fatality reviews – is that overdose fatalities could have been prevented with the right action, timing, intervention, and/or response. The York County Overdose Fatality Review Team was established in 2021 by a joint initiative between the City of York Bureau of Health, York Opioid Collaborative, and the County of York Offices of the Coroner and District Attorney. The multidisciplinary, multi-agency review team was assembled to conduct confidential reviews of individual fatal overdose cases with expert consultation from a wide array of stakeholders.
Organization: York City Bureau of Health
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Allentown City
Allentown City remediation program #1: HOST (Hospital Opiate Support Team) additional shift funding
Description: The HOST Program services all Lehigh County hospitals and is designed to connect patients with an identified Substance Use Disorder (SUD) to treatment. The HOST Program assesses patients, recommends a level of care, and coordinates placement from the hospital to Detoxification, Inpatient Residential, Outpatient treatment services, and Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT). This funding expands the program to provide additional coverage to make the program operational 24 a day, specifically funding a 12a-8 clinical staff person
Organization: MARS (Mid-Atlantic Rehabilitation Services
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • A-E. Expansion of Warm Hand-off Programs and Recovery Services
• B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
Allentown City remediation program #2: Opioid Prevention Manager salary support
Description: The Opioid Prevention Manager is a position within the Allentown Health Bureau and has the following duties 1. Facilitate, enter data and analyze data for the Allentown Opioid Fatality Review Team; Run the online GIS system for entering all opioid fatalities in the City 2. Chair and facilitate meetings for the City of Allentown Opioid Task Force and convene and engage partner agencies to participate 3. Engage with community organizations to advance programs to support individuals with SUD. 4. Promote the use of naloxone and aid in the free distribution of it. 5. Promote education sessions and campaigns that target community education surrounding SUD and the stigma of SUD.
Organization: City of Allentown, Allentown Health Bureau
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Naloxone • Stigma Reduction • Data Collection/Research
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Adults (those aged 18+) • Substance Use Treatment Personnel • Mental Health Treatment Personnel • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
• B-J. Leadership, Planning and Coordination
• B-L. Research
Allentown City remediation program #3: Naloxone Distribution/Harm Reduction
Description: The City of Allentown is purchasing two naloxone vending machines as well as naloxone poll boxes to increase free distribution of naloxone in areas of the City where overdoses are higher and where people with substance use disorder may congregate. The vending machines will have the ability to track their use and collect data on distribution to understand how they are being utilized by the community. The poll boxes will be simpler devices attached to polls that will have small amounts of naloxone placed inside them.
Organization: City of Allentown, Allentown Health Bureau
Remediation program categories: • Harm Reduction – Naloxone
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Adults (those aged 18+) • Healthcare Personnel • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • A-A. Naloxone or other FDA-Approved Drug to Reverse Opioid overdoses
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Bensalem Township
Bensalem Township remediation program #1: Bucks County Co-Responder Program
Description: Our Co-Responder partners with law enforcement and serves as a liaison in addressing the social service needs of individuals contacting 911 Emergency Services to affect the following outcomes: decrease the time law enforcement spends in response to a situation involving social service needs; provide a more effective emergency response through the addition of clinical-informed support and an enhanced community resource knowledge base; ensure those who outreach for an emergency response receive timely and streamlined connection to resources to address their social service needs; and divert individuals with primary social service needs from further penetration into the criminal justice system
Organization: Bucks County Co-Responder Program
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Bensalem Township remediation program #2: DARE
Description: D.A.R.E. was founded in 1983 and has proven so successful that it has been implemented in thousands of schools throughout the United States and many other countries. D.A.R.E. is a police officer-led series of classroom lessons taught in the Bensalem Township School District that teaches children from kindergarten through 12th grade how to resist peer pressure and live productive drug and violence-free lives.
Organization: Bensalem Department of Public Safety
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Bensalem Township remediation program #4: Behind Closed Doors
Description: The Bensalem Township Police Department has converted a trailer to replicate a teenager’s bedroom. This allows for parents to look for possible warning signs of drug and alcohol use, mental health concerns, unhealthy relationships, and other at-risk adolescent behaviors. In today’s environment where these problems continue to increase every day, we must use every tool in the toolbox to help parents/guardians and caregivers to manage all of the possible things kids are exposed to. This trailer has been requested by numerous community group events and school districts to inform and educate parents and guardians. A police officer accompanies the trailer to show parents and guardians things they may overlook in their teen’s bedroom. This room was completed in partnership with Bensalem Township, Bensalem Township Police Department, Building a Better Bensalem Together, Bensalem Township Drug and Alcohol Advisory Board and Bensalem Township School District.
Organization: Bensalem Department of Public Safety
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Berks County DA
Berks County DA remediation program #1: Drug Court Recovery House Renovations
Description: The money used to renovate the Recovery Floor at the YMCA `benefits all four Treatment Court Programs in Berks County. Drug Court, Mental Health Court, DUI Court and Veterans Treatment Court. Specifically those who suffer from opioid use disorder. We currently have 16 men utilizing the renovated space to engage in recovery related events with the support of case management and Recovery Support Services. Each person living there comes from a variety of backgrounds where they have a need for stable housing. Some come directly from jail, some come after leaving jail and going to inpatient treatment and some come from unstable housing situations where they have continued use of illegal substance issues and would benefit from a stable clean living environment with 24/7 support from those in recovery themselves. The renovations to this floor have helped countless people thus far and will do so in the future because it gives them a safe space to embrace recovery and find stability.
Organization: YMCA of Reading and Berks County
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Berks County DA remediation program #3: Connections Work – Reentry Works
Description: Connections Work’s Reentry Works program provides case-managed employment support for individuals with an OUD and any co-occurring SUD/MH conditions. Case managers assess participants and create personalized employment plans. Digital literacy support is provided to assist with job searches, online applications, telehealth, and financial management. Participants receive workforce training, including resume writing, interview skills, and essential job skills, plus financial literacy coaching. The Employment Development Specialist connects participants with job opportunities and employer support. GED, English as a Second Language and Adult Basic Education is provided as well. Assistance is available for IDs, transportation, and work attire. Participants receive case management for a year post-employment to ensure stability and success. Connections Work’s extensive partnerships enhance support, helping individuals achieve long-term recovery and employment
Organization: Connections Work
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Berks County DA remediation program #4: Certified Recovery Specialist
Description: Since 1989, Easy Does It, Inc. (EDI) has been serving Berks County and beyond as a nonprofit recovery community organization. EDI currently provides DDAP-licensed recovery housing and certified recovery support services to individuals actively pursuing recovery from a substance use disorder. EDI serves approximately 100 individuals annually, with an average length of stay of 6 months. EDI is professionally managed and publishes an annual quality report on its operations and client outcomes. In FY2023-2024, 118 individuals were served and 88% remained abstinent throughout their residency. Upon discharge from EDI’s recovery house, 74% of residents were actively engaged in a pathway of recovery and 73% maintained or increased their income during their stay. See www.ediinc.org
Organization: Easy Does It, Inc.
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Berks County DA remediation program #5: Recovery House Generator
Description: Since 1989, Easy Does It, Inc. (EDI) has been serving Berks County and beyond as a nonprofit recovery community organization. EDI currently provides DDAP-licensed recovery housing and certified recovery support services to individuals actively pursuing recovery from a substance use disorder. EDI serves approximately 100 individuals annually, with an average length of stay of 6 months. EDI is professionally managed and publishes an annual quality report on its operations and client outcomes. In FY2023-2024, 118 individuals were served and 88% remained abstinent throughout their residency. Upon discharge from EDI’s recovery house, 74% of residents were actively engaged in a pathway of recovery and 73% maintained or increased their income during their stay. See www.ediinc.org
Organization: Easy Does It, Inc.
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-B. Support People in Treatment and Recovery
Chester County DA
Chester County DA remediation program #3: Treatment Court Administrator – Drug Court
Description: Chester County Drug Court is a pretrial disposition program that provides court supervision and treatment to eligible justice involved individuals with a substance use disorder. The program has been successful by combining prompt and effective treatment with intensive judicial supervision. Drug Court is a voluntary program and upon successful completion of the program, participants are eligible for dismissal, and expungement of current charges. Drug Court is a collaborative effort among the Court, District Attorney’s Office, Public Defender’s Office, Department of Drug and Alcohol Services and Adult Probation, Parole and Pretrial Services.
Organization: Chester County District Attorney’s Office
Remediation program categories: (none)
Target population: (none)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Clearfield County DA
Clearfield County DA remediation program #1: Radio Programming
Description: Clearfield County has a number of organizations that provide assistance to those with substance abuse disorder from inpatient care, referrals, help with housing, connecting with employers, etc. Additionally, law enforcement agencies and the District Attorney speak about different diversionary programs and provide educational information to the general public. Between all of these speakers, the program provides a ‘one stop shop’ for information about and assistance for substance abuse disorders and co-occurring conditions.
Organization: Priority Media
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Family-Centered Support Programs • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Adults (those aged 18+) • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Clearfield County DA remediation program #2: Clearfield County MAT Jail Program
Description: This funding continues to help the County pay for MAT programming at the Clearfield County Jail.
Organization: Clearfield County Government
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Justice-involved Individuals
Exhibit E strategies: • A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
Clearfield County DA remediation program #3: DuBois Unity Night
Description: The DuBois Unity Night was an event in the city park where different vendors and organizations (including law enforcement) setup stands with information about the help and assistance that they provide. Additionally, there was a live radio broadcast where people got to hear from the different organizations/vendors about what they do and where to find more information.
Organization: Priority Media
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Treatment – Other • Family-Centered Support Programs • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • Substance Use Treatment Personnel • Mental Health Treatment Personnel • Law Enforcement Personnel • First Responders/EMT • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Dauphin County DA
Dauphin County DA remediation program #2: Dropbox program for disposal of opioids
Description: We used opioid settlement funds to place drop boxes in secure locations such as police stations and a medical facility to ensure proper destruction of remaining opioids after medical use.
Organization: Dauphin County District Attorney’s Office
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Dauphin County DA remediation program #3: Co-responder Program
Description: The co-responder program embeds specially trained civilians who ride with the police to interact with those in the throes of crises as a result of addiction issues and mental health challenges. They diffuse the situation and get the individual assistance usually without the need for arrest. The police have come to rely on this asset.
Organization: Dauphin County District Attorney’s Office
Remediation program categories: • Recovery Support • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Justice-involved Individuals • Law Enforcement Personnel
Exhibit E strategies: • B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
• B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
• B-K. Training
Delaware County DA
Delaware County DA remediation program #3: Law Enforcement Treatment Initiative Coordinator
Description: Coordinator to connect individuals entering the Criminal Justice System, with Opioid Use Disorder, to available treatment in hopes to divert them to services.
Organization: Delaware County District Attorney
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Recovery Support
Target population: • Justice-involved Individuals
Exhibit E strategies: • B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Delaware County DA remediation program #4: Drug Take-Back Program
Description: Employee costs associated with staffing the Drug Take-back initiative.
Organization: Delaware County District Attorney
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Erie County DA
Erie County DA remediation program #1: Law Enforcement Treatment Initiative (LETI)
Description: The Law Enforcement Treatment Initiative (LETI) is a partnership between the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, District Attorney’s and local law enforcement to reduce overdose deaths. The goal of this initiative is to connect individuals suffering from substance use disorder with treatment options. The program empowers law enforcement officers and prosecutors to guide individuals who are suffering from addiction into treatment, rather than diverting them into the criminal system. This particular initiative placed the LETI Program description on electronic billboards throughout Erie County for 30 days.
Organization: Erie County District Attorney’s Office
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Law Enforcement Personnel
Exhibit E strategies: • B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Erie County DA remediation program #2: Social Media App Campaign on Student Opioid Prevention
Description: The Social Media App Campaign focused on school-aged youth opioid use prevention. The social media initiative targets children by producing focused 2-3 minute awareness videos, Tik Tok videos and still photos for website and social media. The productions are locally produced and tailored to the local audience.
Organization: Lake Erie ROAD Crew
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Erie County DA remediation program #3: Law Enforcement Treatment Initiative (LETI) Position
Description: The goal of this initiative is to connect individuals suffering from substance use disorder with treatment options. Funding was provided to UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor for the purpose of partially funding a full-time supervisor and fully funding a certified recovery specialist for a one-year pilot program to assist with LETI referrals, outreach, peer support and education, and “warm” connections to any needed services. The program may be funded again in the future depending on successful of the pilot project.
Organization: UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other • Recovery Support • Data Collection/Research
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Law Enforcement Personnel
Exhibit E strategies: • B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
• B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
Erie County DA remediation program #4: Social Media App Campaign on Student Opioid Prevention 2
Description: The Social Media App Campaign focused on school-aged youth opioid use prevention. The social media initiative targets children by producing focused 2-3 minute awareness videos, Tik Tok videos and still photos for website and social media. The productions are locally produced and tailored to the local audience.
Organization: Lake Erie ROAD Crew
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Erie County DA remediation program #5: Social Media App Campaign on Student Opioid Prevention 3
Description: The Social Media App Campaign focused on school-aged youth opioid use prevention. The social media initiative targets children by producing focused 2-3 minute awareness videos, Tik Tok videos and still photos for website and social media. The productions are locally produced and tailored to the local audience. The web site was upgraded to a better platform and a location to hold podcasts was created.
Organization: Lake Erie Road Crew
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Erie County DA remediation program #6: Mercy Center Ceritified Recovery Specialist Position
Description: This remediation program is based on hiring a certified recovery specialist to work with women in addiction recovery at the Mercy Center for Women. The initiative is a one year pilot project that may be renewed if proved effective. The recovery specialist works with residents in recovery individually and in group settings.
Organization: Mercy Center for Women
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Other • Family-Centered Support Programs • Recovery Support
Target population: • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder
Exhibit E strategies: • B-C. Connect People Who Need Help to the Help They Need (Connections to Care)
• B-E. Address the Needs of Pregnant or Parenting Women and Their Families, Including Babies with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
Hanover Township
Hanover Township remediation program #1: D.A.R.E
Description: DARE program for 5th grade Hanover Area School District students conducted during the end of the 2023-2024 school year and instructed by a certified Hanover Township Police officer. Lessons include risk and dangers of opioid use. Opioid Education.
Organization: Hanover-Township
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • A-G. Prevention Programs
Lehigh County DA
Lehigh County DA remediation program #1: Recidivism Reduction (MAT Therapy) 22-03
Description: Incarcerated individuals leaving jails or prisons are several times more likely to overdose than the general population. Studies show an overwhelming body of evidence that MAT programs in jails are an effective tool for preventing overdose deaths. Currently the Lehigh County Jail has 750 incarcerated individuals with just over 20% receiving some form of MAT. These individuals may have entered the jail on MAT or may have started the induction process while in jail. The Jail currently offers Vivitrol, Methadone, Naltrexone, and Subutex. The cost to the County of paying for these medications can be exorbitant, but it has been offset by utilizing Opioid Settlement Funds.
Organization: Lehigh County
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Target population: • Justice-involved Individuals
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
• A-F. Treatment for Incarcerated Population
• B-A. Treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
• B-D. Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons
City of Lock Haven
City of Lock Haven remediation program #1: Good Samaritan Law Door Hangers
Description: This two-sided door hanger addresses both Good Samaritan protections for those helping a friend/neighbor with a potential overdose but also address where to find mental health resources in our community
Organization: City of Lock Haven
Remediation program categories: • Harm Reduction – Other • Stigma Reduction
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • Substance Use Treatment Personnel • Mental Health Treatment Personnel • Law Enforcement Personnel • First Responders/EMT • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
City of Lock Haven remediation program #2: Naloxone at Commonwealth Univ – Lock Haven
Description: Making Naloxone readily available at in-city university facilities
Organization: Commonwealth University – Lock Haven
Remediation program categories: • Harm Reduction – Naloxone
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Adults (those aged 18+) • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • A-A. Naloxone or other FDA-Approved Drug to Reverse Opioid overdoses
City of Lock Haven remediation program #3: Public School Education RE dangers of controlled substances
Description: Public school education concerning the dangers of abusing controlled substances
Organization: Keystone Central School District
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Other
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Middletown Township
Middletown Township remediation program #1: Opioid Awareness, Response Time Reduction and Training Remediation
Description: This comprehensive prevention and safety initiative is designed to address substance abuse and promote community well-being through targeted education and training. The program provides DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) training to youth, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to resist peer pressure and make healthy, drug-free choices. In addition, the program supports law enforcement officers by offering NARCAN (naloxone) administration training, enabling them to respond effectively to opioid overdoses and potentially save lives. Officers also receive NASRO (National Association of School Resource Officers) training, which enhances their ability to work safely and effectively within school environments, fostering positive relationships with students while promoting school safety. Together, these components build a stronger bridge between youth, law enforcement, and the broader community, focusing on prevention, early intervention, and lifesaving response strategies.
Organization: Middletown Township
Remediation program categories: • Prevention
Target population: • Adolescents (those under 18) • Law Enforcement Personnel
Exhibit E strategies: • A-A. Naloxone or other FDA-Approved Drug to Reverse Opioid overdoses
• A-G. Prevention Programs
• A-I. Evidence-based Data Collection and Research Analyzing the Effectiveness of the Abatement Strategies within the State
• B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
• B-I. First Responders
Norristown Borough
Norristown Borough remediation program #1: PREVENTION PROGRAM ONE
Description: After collaborating with experts in the field and stakeholders in the community, “Painting with a Purpose” was born. Norristown Police Department, along with the Norristown Recreation Center, The George Washington Carver Center, ACLAMO, and St John’s Church have will host 5 separate events, where residents can enjoy and celebrate prevention, recovery and purpose. Each event will host 50 residents, who will gather to discuss the dangers, preventions, and recovery strategies of opioid addiction. Special guest speaker Chandell Miller, from Ross Addiction Counselling, will preside over the educational instruction to provide meaningful, pertinent, and useful education on opioid addition. Mr. Miller is a license substance abuse treatment practitioner, a licensed professional counselor, and a certified substance abuse counselor. Mr Miller holds his Masters Certificate in addictions counseling and is currently completing his Ph.D in counseling, education & supervision, is an associate profes
Organization: Norristown PD
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Other • Safe Disposal
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Adolescents (those under 18)
Exhibit E strategies: • B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
Plains Township
Plains Township remediation program #1: Geisinger Program
Description: Two Thousand ($2,000) Dollars shall be used to purchase Suboxone films to be used in supplying outpatients when supplied this medication from the time they leave the Emergency Room to include outpatient follow-up visits. An additional Eight Thousand ($8,000) Dollars shall be used to help set up a new consult on-call service to track metrics for patient-centered outcomes.
Organization: Geisinger Wyoming Valley
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
Wampum Borough
Wampum Borough remediation program #1: Naloxone Distribution
Description: This project supports the purchase of Naloxone for our Local Volunteer Fire Department and Police Department to distribute and provide the needed service in our area. The Wampum Fire Department has trained EMT’s and an equipped squad vehicle that respond frequently to overdose calls.
Organization: Wampum Borough Volunteer Fire Department
Remediation program categories: • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Harm Reduction – Naloxone
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Law Enforcement Personnel • First Responders/EMT
Exhibit E strategies: • A-A. Naloxone or other FDA-Approved Drug to Reverse Opioid overdoses
West Norriton Township
West Norriton Township remediation program #1: MAT Clinic at Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital
Description: The MAT clinic opersates at the outpatient care facility located in Norristown features a wide range of medical specialists and services, including primary care, obstetrics and gynecology and physical medicine. Norristown’s population is 34,341. The municipality’s population is 37.2% black or African American, 27.9% white (non-Hispanic), 27.1% Hispanic and two or more races 6.4%.
Organization: Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Treatment – Medications for Opioid Use Disorder • Harm Reduction – Naloxone
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Healthcare Personnel • Substance Use Treatment Personnel • Mental Health Treatment Personnel • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • A-B. Medication-assisted Treatment (“MAT”) Distribution and other Opioid-Related Treatment
Wright Township
Wright Township remediation program #1: Evidenced Base Education Program
Description: Educational materials and supplies purchased for use at National Night Out and other functions/educational programs to education children/public on the risks of using opioid.
Organization: Wright Township
Remediation program categories: • Prevention • Harm Reduction – Naloxone
Target population: • Individuals who use opioids • Individuals seeking Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder • Individuals in recovery of Opioid Use Disorder • Family members of those who use opioids • Community members impacted by the opioid epidemic • Justice-involved Individuals • Pregnant and Post-partum Women • Adolescents (those under 18) • Adults (those aged 18+) • Elderly (65+) • Law Enforcement Personnel • First Responders/EMT • The General Public
Exhibit E strategies: • A-A. Naloxone or other FDA-Approved Drug to Reverse Opioid overdoses
• B-G. Prevent Misuse of Opioids
• B-H. Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms (Harm Reduction)
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