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DEFINITION <br />The North Carolina Memorandum of Agreement that governs the utilization of opioid <br />settlement funds includes two options for local governments: <br />MOA A: Through Option A, a local government may fund one or more strategies from a shorter list of <br />evidence -based, high -impact strategies to address the epidemic. Under Option A, counties have <br />access to 12 strategies to support programs and services that serve persons with Opioid Use Disorder <br />(OUD) or any co-occurring Substance Use Disorder (SUD) or mental health conditions. <br />MOA B: Through Option B, a local government may fund one or more strategies from a longer list of <br />strategies after engaging in collaborative strategic planning. Under Option B, counties have access to <br />a wider array of strategies. <br />Cabarrus County decided to undergo the Collaborative Strategic Planning Process to provide access <br />to all potential strategies identified via MOAA as well as the broader list of strategies in MOA B. <br />© 2023 Health Management Associates, Inc. All Rights Rese <br />Page123 <br />