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20250113-164129-55

Submitted by Miss Mica Lee … on

Met and corresponded with grantee 2 times between October and December of 2024 on 12/5 and 12/16
Summary of Successes
Grantee attended our COSSUP Cohort Call on OFRs on 12/5
They are working closely with Las Vegas metropolitan police to better tailor their police trainings to include information on community resources for SUD treatment and recovery.
They have law enforcement leadership buy in

20250113-162005-23

Submitted by Miss Mica Lee … on

FY25Q1 Engagement Activities

Met and corresponded with grantee 1 time between October and December of 2024 on 11/12
Summary of Successes
With a different grant, they are constructing 42 tiny homes in downtown Modesto Modesto for people with substance use disorder and severe mental illness
Summary of Challenges
They are collaborating with another service provider to bridge their data gaps
Summary of Resources Provided
None
Summary of Suggestions for further TA/next steps
Continue regularly scheduled TA engagement and coaching

20250113-161209-93

Submitted by Miss Mica Lee … on

FY25Q1 Engagement Activities

Met and corresponded with grantee 2 times between October and December of 2024 on 12/5 and 12/12
Summary of Successes
Grantee attended our COSSUP Deflection Cohort call on OFRs on 12/5
Summary of Challenges
Was not able to meet one on one with grantee this cycle, we are scheduling a meeting for January 2025
Summary of Resources Provided
IIR OFR website and resources
Summary of Suggestions for further TA/next steps
Continue regularly scheduled TA engagement and coaching

20250109-120925-71

Submitted by Mr. Mark Stovell on

This session of the Treatment Considerations for Different Cultures learning community focused on the specific needs of Asian populations, including a historical overview to help attendees understand the population’s presence within the criminal justice system, an examination of Social Determinants of Health that create barriers to accessing and maintaining behavioral health services, current behavioral health outcomes for this population, and strategies for identifying and implementing culturally affirming practices and culturally responsive approaches.

20250109-120924-83

Submitted by Mr. Mark Stovell on

This third session of the virtual FY23 SCA PFS learning community engaged grantees in discussing how to enroll and retain program participants. Discussion focused on increasing participant engagement in treatment and strategies for maintaining this engagement over time. Collaborative strategies such as innovative uses of grant funds to facilitate partnerships and to connect participants to wraparound services, were also discussed.

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