Saturday, May 4, 2024
5/4/2024
The Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation (CBWF) proposes to implement Project ROAD (Recovery from Opioid Addiction and Dependence) at their Federally Qualified Community Health Center to expand/enhance access to medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services for adults who meet DSM-5 criteria opioid abuse or dependence and who would benefit from MAT and recovery support services. The desired outcomes for this program are: 1) an increase in the number of individuals with OUD receiving MAT, 2) a decrease in illicit opioid drug use and prescription opioid misuse at six-month follow-up, and 3) an improvement in the quality of life of patients receiving MAT at CBWF’s clinic. Project ROAD will achieve these outcomes by expanding its use of Buprenorphine/naloxone, an FDA approved medication for the maintenance treatment of opioid use disorder, and collocating MAT, primary health, mental/behavioral health, and recovery services at CBWF’s clinic. Project ROAD will allow enhancement of services by using extended release, long-acting injectable buprenorphine formulations. CBWF seeks funding with the ultimate goal to develop and sustain the organizational structure to enhance and expand their current MAT program. CBWF will expand and enhance its MAT program by accomplishing the following measurable goals: 1) By January 30, 2021, strengthen agency capacity, workforce, partnerships, and review/modify policy/procedures necessary to expand and enhance services. 2) By December 30, 2021, Project ROAD will begin community engagement and project promotion, targeting opioid users, as well as primary care providers. 3) By September 29, 2026, Project ROAD will have provided 150 new opioid users with MAT and support services at CBWF’s clinic. 4) By September 29, 2026, Project ROAD will conduct MAT in-service/training to 250 healthcare workers in the community. 5) By December 30, 2021, and biannually thereafter, evaluator and PD will implement a Quality Improvement Plan to determine if the desired goals are achieved and if adjustments need to be made. To accomplish these goals and fulfill the purpose of the grant, CBWF will implement the following evidence-based practices: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Living in Balance, and Seeking Safety. Project ROAD will assign/hire experienced and competent staff that includes a Medical Director, Project Director, Project Coordinator, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, a Registered Nurse, a Recovery Coach, and an experienced external evaluator.
HHS’ Tracking Accountability in Government Grants System (TAGGS) website provides access to detailed descriptions of grants, loans, aggregated direct payments and other types of financial assistance awarded by the HHS Operating Divisions (OPDIVs) and the Office of the Secretary Staff Divisions (STAFFDIVs).
