Primary Department: Public Health Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton - Interim Executive Director
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
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MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to host the Linkage to Care Workshop on February 27, 2025 in the total amount of $59,585.
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Background and Discussion:
The purpose of the Linkage to Care Workshop is to equip healthcare providers, clinicians, and community members with evidence-based strategies to improve overdose prevention, harm reduction, and linkage to care. This workshop will focus on the critical importance of early intervention and will provide participants with actionable tools and insights to enhance health outcomes. Supported by Overdose Data to Action (OD2A)-sponsored educational initiatives, the workshop is designed to meet the performance requirements of the OD2A-Local grant, fostering collaboration and providing resources to better address the overdose crisis.
Expected Impact:
The expected impact of the Linkage to Care Workshop is to strengthen the ability of healthcare providers, clinicians, and community members to address the overdose crisis effectively. Through a focus on early intervention, the workshop aims to prevent overdoses by equipping participants with actionable tools and insights. Another key goal of the workshop is to enhance the linkage to care for individuals affected by substance use disorders. In addition to improving health outcomes, th...
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