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Recovery Support Services Summary Better Outcome Measurement: By having peer support specialists/case managers routinely checking in with clients who have graduated our program, this will allow for a variety of positive items to occur such as better data on the progress made after leaving treatment, course correction if a client relapses of which we have a higher probability of getting the individual back into treatment, potentially saving lives on a yearly basis, connecting with patients in the community & continuing on further MAT education for OUD. Staff Expansion: o Hire (2) Peer Support Specialists to assist in direct client care ($55,000/year per position) o Hire an Alumni Coordinator to maintain follow-up interactions with Cabarrus County residents post -program ($42,500/year). o Provide 24/7 access to our Medical Director during treatment *The peer support specialists are an essential aspect of our program. The goal is for peers to become client advocates in order to facilitate reentry of clients into the community as well as providing an early warning system to detect patients with imminent relapse or other problems that interfere with social and economic stability. In healthcare, we will be tracking a change in overdoses and rates of incarceration as well as emergency room and hospital visits. Data will be collected by peers from the clients according to a standardized protocol we will develop. Our goal is to maximize productive time for patients in the community and foster their independence. This data will provide a benchmark for future comparative studies of patient outcomes for patients with OUD in Cabarrus County. • Community Awareness Events: o Conduct 3-4 events to combat stigma around OUD, highlight community achievements, & distribute Narcan within Cabarrus County ($10,000 total). Proposed Use of Funds 1. Evidence -Based Treatment with MAT • MAT Scholarships: 24 per year Page143