MaineHealth (G39RH49495)
Project Summary
The purpose of the proposed project is to immediately address the Opioid Overdose Crisis in rural Maine by improving capacity and local access to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) providers, peer recovery specialists and other community social service and crisis intervention specialists within the most rural neighborhoods in the region, via a new mobile health unit designed and purchased exclusively for this purpose. Additionally a new mobile health care billing system will be established to ensure project sustainability.
Consortium Members
Farmington Police Dept.
Franklin County Children’s Task Force
Franklin County Sheriff’s Department
Franklin Memorial Hospital
Franklin Primary Care Practices
HealthReach Community Health Centers
Healthy Acadia
Healthy Community Coalition
Kennebec Behavioral Health
Maine Family Planning
NorthStar EMS
Spruce Mountain Adult Education
Western Maine Behavioral Health
Wilson Stream Family Practice and Counseling
Activities
Harm Reduction
Purchasing and distributing naloxone, fentanyl test strips or other relevant supplies within the target rural service area
Mobile Healthcare Delivery
Enhancing capacity to provide mobile crisis intervention services for individuals with SUD/OUD in the target rural service area
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.
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