National Opioid Settlement (NOS) Funds
The National Opioid Settlement (NOS) Funds are allocated to states for opioid crisis prevention, treatment, and harm reduction. The State of California (CA) established the CA Subdivision Fund to provide funds to cities and counties (Participating Subdivisions) that elected to participate in these settlements. Shortly after, CA designated the CA Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) to oversee these funds by monitoring the Participating Subdivisions for spending compliance and ensuring proper annual reporting.
What is Brea doing with these funds?
The City has identified key areas for fund utilization, an educational social media campaign, information on resources, educational seminars, and informational booths, as well as partnerships with the HOPE Center of Orange County (HOPE Center) and Project Youth OC.
Project Youth OC Partnership
The City of Brea has entered into an agreement with Project Youth OC (PYOC) to bring their proven diversion programs to Brea. PYOC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering at-risk youth through intervention programs that prevent substance abuse and delinquency. By expanding into Brea, PYOC will implement its Shortstop and Stop Short of Addiction programs, which are designed to reduce youth involvement in substance abuse and entering the criminal justice system. Through this expansion, Project Youth OC will work closely with the Brea Resource Center, as well as collaborate with the School Resource Officer already embedded in the Brea Olinda Unified School District and other local organizations to identify at-risk youth and provide intervention and prevention services for them and their families. PYOC will also work with Brea PD for referrals to their programs. With expertise in working with vulnerable populations, PYOC brings a specialized skillset that aligns with Brea’s goals for youth prevention and early intervention.
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Recovery Road is a non-profit organization that offers support, resources, and services to help people in recovery from alcohol and addiction.
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