Orange County
Implementation Plans
FY 2023-2024 Plan
FY 2024-2025 Plan
The Orange County, Florida, opioid settlement fund implementation plan outlines the strategic allocation and utilization of funds received from the opioid settlement, adhering to the requirements of Schedules A and B. The plan focuses on specific areas, detailing the allocation of funds, associated hiring, and any required capital outlay projects or vehicle purchases.
Under Schedule A, $80,000 is allocated for treatment and recovery support for the incarcerated population with opioid use disorder (OUD) and co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders, including the hiring of a case manager in the Orange County Jail. Schedule B focuses on leadership, planning, and coordination with a $125,000 allocation for regional planning led by the Public Health and Safety Team (PHAST) and the hiring of a clinical social worker. Additionally, another $125,000 is dedicated to developing a dashboard for reporting and tracking opioid-related indicators, which includes hiring a research statistician for data analysis.
The plan emphasizes a comprehensive approach to addressing the opioid crisis in Orange County through strategic investments in prevention, treatment, recovery, public awareness, and law enforcement support. By focusing on both the incarcerated population and broader community needs, the plan aims to tackle the root causes of addiction and overdose, reduce harms related to the opioid epidemic, and improve treatment intervention services. The inclusion of data analysis and community collaboration further supports the goal of creating an informed and coordinated response to the crisis.
This summary captures the essence of the original text by focusing on the key elements of the implementation plan, including the allocation of funds, specific areas of focus, and the strategic approach to utilizing the settlement funds. It highlights the plan’s dual focus on immediate treatment and recovery support for the incarcerated population and broader community-based strategies for addressing the opioid crisis. By summarizing the financial allocations, specific hires, and overall goals, the summary provides a concise overview of Orange County’s comprehensive strategy to mitigate the impact of the opioid epidemic within the community.