H79TI085748

State Opioid Response Grant (SOR 3.0) - The purpose of the Missouri State Opioid Response 3.0 (SOR 3.0) project is to build upon the system changes for the Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction that have been activated by Missouri's State Targeted Response (STR) and State Opioid Response grants. This project aims to expand the focus on stimulant use and add critical initiatives to address overdose disparities across the state.

Upstream prevention approaches targeting substance misuse in high-risk youth and young adults will be key grant components. Overdose prevention and response strategies, as well as expanded harm reduction resources, will be increased across the state through expanded peer outreach, community-based street outreach programs, and partnerships with infectious disease programs in high-need communities.

Through the continued and honed implementation of Missouri's 'Medication First' treatment approach for OUD, as well as contingency management for stimulant use, the project aims to increase access to evidence-based treatment and improve transitions of care. By continuing the promotion of peer-led recovery training, the project aims to better prepare individuals with lived experience to deliver valuable clinical support services.

To enhance the sustainability of project accomplishments, administration and evaluation teams will strengthen existing collaborations, help enact key system sustainability changes, and demonstrate the effectiveness of protocols implemented through the award.

Missouri's primary focus will be increasing access to treatment for OUD and providing evidence-based services to individuals presenting for care within state-funded programs, hospitals, and community-led organizations. Primary prevention activities will center on increased awareness of prescription drug misuse and healthy coping skills, led by the Boys and Girls Club of America, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and local agencies in high-risk areas.

Overdose prevention and naloxone training efforts will target active drug users and homeless individuals through street outreach programming and training social services staff. Harm reduction services will be expanded to include partnerships with organizations across the state for outreach, education, and resources. Additionally, Fentanyl Test Strip (FTS) distribution will provide harm reduction tools for people who use drugs, especially stimulant users.

Partnerships between peer-outreach programming and community-based organizations will provide new access points for engagement in treatment and recovery services. Holistic recovery support services will be provided through recovery community centers and recovery support services, particularly housing, employment assistance, and family support, delivered with a focus on peer engagement and medication-friendly principles.

The State of Missouri Department of Mental Health will lead the project, with administration, implementation, and evaluation activities performed by the University of Missouri, St. Louis - Missouri Institute of Mental Health. Missouri's SOR 3.0 project will further transform the system of care for OUD by implementing evidence-based protocols demonstrated to save lives, offering extensive multimodal professional training and consultation, and delivering effective and compassionate services to individuals across healthcare settings throughout the state.

Missouri Department Of Mental Health

ADDRESSING THE OPIOID ABUSE CRISIS WITHIN SUCH STATES, USED FOR CARRYING OUT ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPLEMENT ACTIVITIES PERTAINING TO OPIOIDS UNDERTAKEN BY THE STATE AGENCY RESPONSIBLE FOR ADMINISTERING THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT BLOCK GRANT UNDER SUBPART II OF PART B OF TITLE XIX OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT (42 U.S.C. 300X21 ET SEQ.), AND TRIBES AND TRIBAL ORGANIZATIONS TO ADDRESS THE OPIOID CRISIS WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

93.243 - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance

Division of Grants Management [HHS - SAMHSA]

Jefferson City, Missouri 65101 United States

Single Zip Code

State Opioid Response Grants (TI-22-005)

Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been extended from 09/29/24 to 12/29/24 and the total obligations have increased 103% from $25,300,398 to $51,355,511.