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: Position
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
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 by Public Health Services for approval of two positions effective April 19, 2025 for the CDC-Overdose Data to Action Grant Program.
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Background and Discussion:
Request to create two new positions (Peer Support Specialist) in the CDC-Overdose Data to Action grant aimed at addressing the increasing need for personalized, compassionate, and effective recovery support for individuals navigating recovery services from substance use disorders (SUD).
Expected Impact:
These positions will offer support, education, and connections to critical resources that empower long-term wellness and recovery to individuals recovering from SUD.
Alternative Options: N/A
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: N: Improve the health behaviors of community members.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): O2: Expand impact of care coordination teams through the ACCESS program.
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
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Precinct(s): Countywide
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Additional Positions Request |
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Anticipated Court Date: 4/10/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 4/19/2025
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: James Dinkins, Chief People Office, Harris County Public Health; Leah Barton, Interim Executive Director, Harris County Public Health
Attachments (if applicable): 3441