Sunday, May 11, 2025
5/11/2025
Utah State Opioid Grant (UT SOR3) - The Utah State Opioid Response (UT SOR3) Grant, administered by the Office of Substance Use and Mental Health (SUMH) identifies youth ages 12-17 and adults ages 18 years and older, who have a current, or are at risk for, an opioid use disorder (OUD) or stimulant use disorder (SUD) as the population of focus. Priority populations include individuals who are pregnant, individuals who use drugs intravenously, individuals with HIV, and/or Hepatitis C (HCV), and those seeking services who are unfunded or uninsured. SOR3 projects will be implemented or continued throughout the state. The estimated number of people to be served as a result of the award of this grant is 720 per grant year. Name- Utah State Opioid Response (UT SOR3) Grant Population to be Served- Youth ages 12-17 and adults ages 18 years and older, who have a current, or are at risk for, an opioid use disorder (OUD) or stimulant use disorder (SUD). Priority populations include individuals who are pregnant, individuals who use drugs intravenously, individuals with HIV, and/or Hepatitis C (HCV), and those seeking services who are unfunded or uninsured. Strategies and Interventions- Prevention and harm reduction; Improve capacity and structure; Increase access to quality care and services; Improve health outcomes. Project Goals and Measurable Objectives- Goal 1: Prevent and reduce opioid and stimulant misuse and abuse among youth and adults. Goal 2: Reduce overdose deaths and the prevalence of HCV and HIV among individuals with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and Stimulant use Disorder (SUD). Goal 3: Expand access and usage of the three medications approved by the FDA for the treatment of OUD. Goal 4: Expand partnerships between physical health providers and local substance abuse authorities to ensure an integrated treatment approach. Goal 5: Promote health, recovery-oriented service systems, and peer support for individuals and families in recovery from opioid or stimulant use disorders.
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).