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Commissioner Shehan - GEMS - To Accept and Appropriate Federal Grant Funds from the North Carolina Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services to Support Contracted Peer Support Specialist ($51,504 with No County Match)
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STAFF CONTACT
Mark Lamphiear - GEMS - 704-866-3202
BUDGET IMPACT
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Year 1 (FY 2027)
General Fund: Increase federal grant revenues by $36,424 and grant operating expenditures by $36,424.
Year 2 (FY 2028)
General Fund: Increase federal grant revenues by $15,080 and grant operating expenditures by $15,080.
No additional County funds or match required.
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BACKGROUND
Funding starts October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, for the purpose of funding Peer Support Specialist to strengthen recovery engagement and outcomes for individuals using opioids. Respond alongside Certified Community Paramedics to 911 calls involving suspected or confirmed substance-related emergencies, including opioid overdoses. Facilitate timely linkage to detoxification services, residential or outpatient treatment programs, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) providers, crisis services, and other appropriate resources. Conduct post-overdose outreach for individuals who decline services during the initial EMS encounter. The North Carolina Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services is granting GEMS $51,504. No match required.
POLICY IMPACT
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ATTACHMENTS
Budget Change Request (BCR); Grant Award Contract