Monday, February 10, 2025
2/10/2025
Project Name: Tohono O'odham Nation Opioid Response Project Population to be Served: The project will serve the Tohono O'odham Nation, a federally recognized tribe with 36,000 members, half residing in 83 rural villages across Southern Arizona. The focus is on both on- and off-reservation tribal members, as well as members of other tribes within the Nation's boundaries. Strategies/Interventions: The project addresses the opioid and illicit drug crisis by targeting heroin, fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine. Strategies include hiring and training staff, convening a task force, conducting Naloxone training, developing outreach programs, and integrating with the Community HEALing (Hope, Empowerment, Apedag & Leadership) Initiative funded through the Opioid Settlement Funds. Activities encompass public service messaging, drug take-back events, distribution of harm reduction supplies, and culturally appropriate prevention education. Project Goals and Measurable Objectives: 1. Develop the TOR Program: Hire and train staff by January 1, 2025; convene quarterly task force meetings; and assess program effectiveness through participant input. 2. Increase Awareness: Implement outreach and education programs, including Naloxone training and strategic messaging via social media. 3. Develop Naloxone Acquisition Strategies: Maintain inventory and provide training and distribution of Naloxone and other harm reduction items. 4. Integrate with the Community HEALing Initiative: Develop a five-year phased integration plan to avoid duplication of services. Number of People to be Served Annually: The project aims to serve 600 unduplicated individuals annually, totaling 3,800 over five years, with 1,900 receiving prevention services and 1,900 receiving harm reduction services.
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