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National Opioid Settlement Updates
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Final 'MAT in Jails' Webinar to Cover Operational Basics: Facility Implementation
In response to the recent U.S. Department of Justice guidance document, “ADA and the Opioid Crisis: Combating Discrimination Against People in Treatment and Recovery,” the NC Department of Health and Human Services, Mountain Area Health Education Center, and Buncombe County Sheriff's Office are hosting a webinar series to address questions about providing Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) in jails.
The first two parts, held earlier in August, focused on 1) risk aversion and facility-based MAT; and 2) working with Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs). During the final session on August 31 (10 – 11:30 a.m.), participants can expect to hear from facility experts as they describe the operational basics of providing MAT in NC facilities.
This webinar series is intended for jail administrators, facility medical administrators, county officials, county attorneys, local health directors, and other professionals who are interested in learning more about providing care for individuals with opioid use disorder who are incarcerated in North Carolina.
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19 Counties Eligible for NC Grant to Prevent Prescription Drug/Opioid Overdose-Related Deaths
The NC Department of Health & Human Services Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services has opened a request for applications for the Prevent Prescription Drug/Opioid Overdose-Related Deaths (PDO) Grant. As per the RFA, informational webinars will be held on August 31 and September 2. Questions regarding the RFA are due by September 12, and applications are due October 10.
Selected high need communities will receive up to $50,000 to conduct prescriber and dispenser education training, paramedicine, naloxone distribution to community groups and first responders, linkage to treatment/recovery services, and “NC Lock Your Meds” campaign work.
Eligible counties are: Bladen, Buncombe, Cherokee, Craven, Cumberland, Davidson, Edgecombe, Guilford, Haywood, Jackson, Lee, McDowell, New Hanover, Randolph, Rowan, Swain, Transylvania, Vance, and Wayne.
- Click here for more information on the request for applications.
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Resources
The morepowerfulnc.org resource center hub includes up-to-date documents including a recent NC DOJ reporting requirements memo, an FAQ about the NC Memorandum of Agreement, and an FAQ about Option A strategies. For questions about reporting requirements, email opioidsettlement@ncdoj.gov (for legal questions about what the MOA requires) or opioidsettlement@unc.edu (for logistical questions about submitting the information to CORE-NC).
Click here to access the on-demand "Strategies to Address the Opioid Epidemic" webinar series.
NACo’s new Opioid Solutions Center is a comprehensive information hub to help empower local leaders to invest resources in effective treatment, recovery, prevention and other public health practices that can save lives and address the underlying causes of substance use disorders.
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ARPA Resource Roundup
The NCACC has launched an email publication to assist counties in accessing the most up-to-date and relevant information surrounding American Rescue Plan Act funds. To view the most recent edition, click here and to subscribe to this newsletter, click here.
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CountyQuarterly Summer
2022 Edition — In This Issue
Cabarrus County's Commitment to Collaboration
Breaking Bread Breaks Down Barriers to Progress
Click here to read the article.
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Local Elected Leaders Academy Programs
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September 7 – Top 10 Primer on Engaging the Community in Public Issues
How do your constituents interact with their government? Do the same five or ten people show up at every meeting or hearing? Would you like to learn how to engage more of your community in discussions about important public issues? Effective community engagement creates an atmosphere of trust in local government because people feel heard and valued; it also builds a sense of belonging.
September 14 – Bridging Divides: Techniques for Productive Governing
Attendees of this program will leave with a new perspective on finding common ground in divisive conversations and the skillset to build productive policy out of this perspective. Rather than framing issues around opposition language, bringing people together for open discussion about differences of opinion is possible, and can be productive when framed around common values specific to a community.
Apply by October 15 – Leading the Way to Board Excellence
Leading the Way to Board Excellence is designed to help you better understand yourself as a leader and to provide you with the skills and tools to work effectively with others towards a common goal. This unique four-part course is open to local elected officials, including county commissioners, municipal elected officials, school board members and members of American Indian tribal councils.
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NOTE: When registering for LELA programming, use the code NCACC-SOG-LELA to receive the 20 percent county commissioner discount.
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100 Counties Prepared
North Carolina Association of County Commissioners Past President Frank Williams talks about his initiative "100 Counties Prepared," which focuses on equipping county commissioners with the tools they need to lead effectively during emergency situations. Click here to watch the video.
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Guilford County
Guilford County and Cone Health are building a joint innovation team that will take a different approach to improving the health of county residents using Community-Based Design to learn residents’ concerns and uncover opportunities for change. Click here to read the news release.
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Onslow County
Onslow County has been awarded a special recognition from the Government Finance Officers Association. The Finance Department received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its comprehensive annual financial report for the 2021 fiscal year. Click here to read the county news release.
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NCACC is seeking information on new county programs and announcements to share. Please email communications@ncacc.org with your county’s news and to be included in the NCACC Weekly Update.
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Classifieds & Additional Items
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Featured Classifieds
All classified ads are available at this link.
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program forgives the remaining balance on federal direct student loans following 120 months of qualifying payments for certain public service employees – including those who work for governments, 501(c)(3) organizations, and other nonprofits providing certain public services, including public education, military service, law enforcement, early childhood education and public health. A temporary PSLF waiver makes it possible for millions of public service workers to receive credit for past periods of repayment that would otherwise not qualify – thereby reducing or potentially eliminating student loan debt.
The deadline to take advantage of this opportunity is October 31, 2022. For more information, please visit Student Aid or NC DOJ websites.
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