Palm Beach County
Implementation Plans
FY 2023-2024 Plan
The Palm Beach County Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorder Plan 2024, along with its Opioid Settlement Recommendations, outlines a comprehensive approach to addressing the opioid epidemic and improving behavioral health services in the county. The plan is developed under the guidance of the Advisory Committee established by the Board of County Commissioners, focusing on prevention, education, treatment, recovery, justice system reform, public policy, and essential services. It emphasizes a person-centered, recovery-oriented system of care that integrates various services and supports across the community to enhance long-term recovery outcomes.
The plan advocates for the utilization of opioid settlement funds to provide sustainable resources such as housing, peer support, care coordination, and flex funds, mirroring successful federal programs. It also calls for the expansion of comprehensive recovery and treatment services, including Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), and the promotion of recovery-ready work environments. Public awareness campaigns and community-based education are recommended to foster a recovery-ready community and address the social determinants of health.
To address the justice system and public safety, the plan suggests working with law enforcement and courts to intervene earlier with offenders and provide treatment options. It also highlights the need for more peer-to-peer efforts in substance use disorder (SUD), mental illness (MI), justice, and corrections. For treatment and recovery, strategies include advocating for MAT options, integrating trauma-informed care, and coordinating with family members in care programs. The plan underscores the importance of essential services like housing and employment in supporting recovery. It proposes creating an up-to-date list of mental health, substance use, and co-occurring recovery-oriented care options in the county.
Additionally, it emphasizes the need for evaluation and monitoring to track the effectiveness of interventions and outcomes, using tools like the Recovery Capital Index (RCI) and data dashboards. Faith-based initiatives are recognized for their role in supporting recovery, with recommendations to engage faith leaders in plan updates and support faith efforts to serve communities. The Addiction Stabilization Unit (ASU) is highlighted as a critical component of emergency care for substance use disorders, with recommendations for contracting with emergency departments specialized in addiction stabilization and connecting patients to outpatient facilities.
Overall, the Palm Beach County Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorder Plan 2024 presents a holistic and integrated approach to addressing substance use disorders and improving behavioral health services. It emphasizes collaboration, evidence-based practices, and the importance of addressing social determinants of health to achieve long-term recovery outcomes.
FY 2024-2025 Plan
The Palm Beach County Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorder Plan 2024, along with its Opioid Settlement Recommendations, outlines a comprehensive approach to addressing the opioid epidemic and improving behavioral health services in the county. The plan is developed under the guidance of the Advisory Committee established by the Board of County Commissioners, focusing on prevention, education, treatment, recovery, justice system reform, public policy, and essential services. It emphasizes a person-centered, recovery-oriented system of care that integrates various services and supports across the community to enhance long-term recovery outcomes.
The plan advocates for the utilization of opioid settlement funds to provide sustainable resources such as housing, peer support, care coordination, and flex funds, mirroring successful federal programs. It also calls for the expansion of comprehensive recovery and treatment services, including Medication- Assisted Treatment (MAT), and the promotion of recovery-ready work environments. Public awareness campaigns and community-based education are recommended to foster a recovery-ready community and address the social determinants of health.
To address the justice system and public safety, the plan suggests working with law enforcement and courts to intervene earlier with offenders and provide treatment options. It also highlights the need for more peer-to-peer efforts in substance use disorder (SUD), mental illness (MI), justice, and corrections. For treatment and recovery, strategies include advocating for MAT options, integrating trauma-informed care, and coordinating with family members in care programs. The plan underscores the importance of essential services like housing and employment in supporting recovery. It proposes creating an up-to-date list of mental health, substance use, and co-occurring recovery-oriented care options in the county.
Additionally, it emphasizes the need for evaluation and monitoring to track the effectiveness of interventions and outcomes, using tools like the Recovery Capital Index (RCI) and data dashboards. Faith-based initiatives are recognized for their role in supporting recovery, with recommendations to engage faith leaders in plan updates and support faith efforts to serve communities. The Addiction Stabilization Unit (ASU) is highlighted as a critical component of emergency care for substance use disorders, with recommendations for contracting with emergency departments specialized in addiction stabilization and connecting patients to outpatient facilities. Overall, the Palm Beach County Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorder Plan 2024 presents a holistic and integrated approach to addressing substance use disorders and improving behavioral health services. It emphasizes collaboration, evidence-based practices, and the importance of addressing social determinants of health to achieve long-term recovery outcomes.