MaineHealth (G39RH49496)
Project Summary
The overarching goals of the project are to prevent overdose deaths across rural York County, Maine; to address the increasing rate of infection from drug use; and to support historically underserved vulnerable populations, such as incarcerated individuals and unhoused people, in their recovery. The key strategies that will be implemented to address these needs are the installation of Naloxboxes, the distribution of Narcan, the provision of harm reduction and wound care supplies, and engagement of peer recovery coaches. The Overdose Response activities are designed to prevent overdose deaths by addressing the immediate needs of the targeted rural service area, and will enhance, but not duplicate, the work being done under SMHC's RCORP Implementation IV grant.
Intended Audience
Special Populations
Activities
Harm Reduction
Purchasing and distributing naloxone, fentanyl test strips or other relevant supplies within the target rural service area
Peer Recovery Supports
Training peer recovery support specialists and coordinating placements in local SUD/OUD service delivery sites, such as emergency departments, primary care, jails/prisons, behavioral health care clinics, etc.