H79TI085776

Montana SOR III Grant - The Montana State Opioid Response (SOR III) Project will support the implementation of evidence-based prevention, treatment, and recovery strategies for individuals with opioid and/or stimulant use disorders in Montana (OUD and SUD). The project will emphasize the development of a statewide opioid education and naloxone education program, expansion of contingency management services, and provision of medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) services to vulnerable populations, including American Indians/Alaska Natives (AI/AN), rural communities, and the criminal justice system.

American Indians are Montana's largest racial minority and face a more than 20-year disparity in life expectancy compared to white Montanans, partially attributable to higher rates of substance use. Justice system involvement for individuals with OUD and SUD is on the rise in Montana, with an estimated 90% of individuals being held for substance abuse-related offenses.

Key strategies funded under this application include the development of a mobile MOUD unit, comprehensive support for contingency management services at 11 provider sites, and the provision of technical assistance and training related to data waivers, implementing MOUD, naloxone use, and how to successfully refer an individual to treatment.

The goals and objectives for the Montana SOR III project include:

Goal 1: Increase access to evidence-based treatment for underserved populations with OUD and SUD in Montana.
- Objective 1.1: By 9/29/2024, 100 Montanans will receive OUD services from the mobile MOUD unit.
- Objective 1.2: By 9/29/2024, 300 Montanans with SUD and OUD will receive contingency management services.
- Objective 1.3: By 9/29/2024, 150 Montanans receiving MOUD services in local detention centers will receive continuity of MOUD services upon discharge to the community.

Goal 2: Increase access to evidence-based prevention services for OUD and SUD in Montana.
- Objective 2.1: By 9/29/2024, 25,000 units of naloxone kits will be distributed to key partners.
- Objective 2.2: By 9/29/2024, Montana's 56 counties and seven tribal reservations will have at least 1 master trainer.
- Objective 2.3: By 9/29/2024, six regional opioid education and naloxone distribution programs (OENDP) will be established.

Goal 3: Increase access to evidence-based recovery services for OUD and SUD in Montana.
- Objective 3.1: By 9/29/2024, 40 of Montana's recovery residences will be certified by the Montana Recovery Residence Alliance.
- Objective 3.2: By 9/29/2024, 200 unduplicated Montanans will be housed in certified recovery residences.
- Objective 3.3: By 9/29/2024, 150 peers will be trained.

We plan to serve 3,750 unduplicated individuals throughout this two-year grant cycle, with 2,000 in year one and 1,750 in year two.

Montana Department Of Public Health And Human Services

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]

Montana United States

State-Wide

State Opioid Response Grants (TI-22-005)

Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have increased 100% from $4,000,000 to $8,000,000.