Georgia Association For Primary Health Care, Inc.
Project Summary
The purpose of the RCORP-Overdose Response grant is to support immediate responses to the overdose crisis through improving access to, capacity for, and sustainability of prevention, treatment, and recovery services for SUD in a large rural area of the state of Georgia
Activities
Community-Based Screenings
Providing community-based screenings for SUD/OUD and related infectious disease
Continuing Education for Providers
Providing Continuing Education Units (CEU) as well as Continuing Medical Education Units (CME) that are recognized by their respective boards, which allow for providers to enhance their ability to provide care to individuals with SUD/OUD
Harm Reduction
Purchasing and distributing naloxone, fentanyl test strips or other relevant supplies within the target rural service area
Infectious Disease Services
Establishing services to reduce transmission of infectious diseases, such as, but not limited to, hepatitis A and B vaccinations, pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis for HIV, hepatitis C treatment, etc.
Social Services
Establishing social services to support individuals in recovery, such as childcare services during doctor’s appointments, transportation to treatment and counseling, connections to recovery friendly employment opportunities, etc.
SUD/OUD Care Delivery Sites
Establishing, improving, or expanding physical SUD/OUD care delivery sites, including through, but not limited to, conducting minor renovations, purchasing a mobile unit for providing/expanding access to treatment, etc.
Training: Behavioral & Non-Behavioral Health Providers
Offering certification, formalized training programs, and/or professional mentorship to enhance providers' ability to care for individuals with SUD/OUD, such as, Peer Recovery Coach certification, Medication Assisted Treatment waiver training, and Project ECHO