Deaths, hospitalizations, and emergency department (ED) visits due to medication or drug overdose have become a growing public health concern nationally and in our communities, and county governments play a vital role in how the opioid overdose crisis is addressed. To that end, ECC has had an ongoing discussion about the benefits of regional collaboration and partnership with this crisis with the region’s county managers.
The Recovery Alliance Initiative (RAI) is an organization that brings sectors of communities together to explore opportunities for collaboration and solutions to address the opioid epidemic. ECC has vetted RAI and found it to be uniquely qualified to complete the delivery of a comprehensive assessment, and ECC is partnering with RAI on this project.
Project Overview:
A complete asset map for the region has long been a desired tool among the leadership of the Eastern NC counties. The delivery of a comprehensive assessment across the continuum of care for adult substance. The primary goal is to create an assessment map of the region. The map will then be used to identify gaps that can be addressed through regional collaboration. RAI will assess the existing infrastructure for preventing and addressing opioid and substance misuse. The delivered asset map will support a regional strategic plan that can inform the best and highest use of effective strategies to maximize the positive impact of Opioid Settlement Funds and other initiatives.
Project Deliverables:
• Asset map of resources and services across the 9-county region
• Comprehensive report detailing capacity, needs, and gaps
• Cost estimates and potential economic benefits of addressing gaps
• Repeatable assessment to track progress over time
For more information, contact ECC Executive Director David Bone at dbone@eccog.org.