Pinellas County
Implementation Plan
FY 2023-2024 Plan
The document outlines the framework and priorities for the allocation of the Regional Opioid Settlement Funds in Pinellas County, as approved by the Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board on June 7, 2023. The purpose of these funds is to support services and programs aimed at abating the opioid crisis in Pinellas County, ensuring that the allocation benefits all residents equally.
The document details the members of the advisory board, the background of the opioid crisis in the county, and the establishment of the Interlocal Agreement for managing the settlement funds. It emphasizes the collaborative effort among the County, St. Petersburg, Pinellas Park, and Clearwater to qualify for receiving these funds and outlines the responsibilities of the Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board in setting funding priorities and recommending programs.
The Priority List for funding includes community/strategic planning, evidence-based data collection and research, expansion of warm hand-off programs and recovery services, medication-assisted treatment distribution, and specific support for pregnant and postpartum women, as well as expanding treatment for neonatal abstinence syndrome. These priorities were identified based on a strategic assessment of the county’s needs and aim to address the root causes of addiction, improve treatment and recovery services, and support affected individuals and families.
The document also includes the Interlocal Agreement, which governs the use of the settlement funds. This agreement outlines the conditions for Pinellas County to become a “Qualified County” eligible to receive and manage the funds, emphasizing local control over the allocation to address the opioid crisis effectively within the county. It details the formation of the Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board, its membership, roles, and the process for funding allocation through a competitive grant process modeled on the Social Action Model. This process aims to ensure transparency, accountability, and the effective use of funds for programs that meet the community’s needs.
Furthermore, the document highlights the importance of collaboration among local governments, health departments, and community organizations in addressing the opioid crisis. It specifies the administrative costs, reporting requirements, and the priority areas for funding awards, which include prevention, treatment, education, and enforcement efforts related to opioid and substance misuse. The competitive award process is designed to support programs that serve the residents of Pinellas County, with eligibility criteria ensuring that funded programs align with the goal of mitigating the opioid epidemic’s impact.
In summary, the document provides a comprehensive plan for the allocation and management of opioid settlement funds in Pinellas County, focusing on collaborative efforts, strategic priorities, and a competitive grant process to address the opioid crisis effectively. It emphasizes the need for evidence-based programs, community involvement, and transparent governance to ensure that the funds are used to benefit all county residents and support recovery and prevention initiatives.
FY 2024-2025 Plan
The document outlines the framework and priorities for the allocation of the Regional Opioid Settlement Funds in Pinellas County, as approved by the Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board on May 7, 2024. The purpose of these funds is to support services and programs aimed at abating the opioid crisis in Pinellas County, ensuring that the allocation benefits all residents equally.
The document details the members of the advisory board, the background of the opioid crisis in the county, and the establishment of the Interlocal Agreement for managing the settlement funds. It emphasizes the collaborative effort among the County, St. Petersburg, Pinellas Park, and Clearwater to qualify for receiving these funds and outlines the responsibilities of the Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board in setting funding priorities and recommending programs.
The Priority List for funding includes community/strategic planning, evidence-based data collection and research, expansion of warm hand-off programs and recovery services, medication-assisted treatment distribution, and specific support for pregnant and postpartum women, as well as expanding treatment for neonatal abstinence syndrome. These priorities were identified based on a strategic assessment of the county’s needs and aim to address the root causes of addiction, improve treatment and recovery services, and support affected individuals and families.
The document also includes the Interlocal Agreement, which governs the use of the settlement funds. This agreement outlines the conditions for Pinellas County to become a “Qualified County” eligible to receive and manage the funds, emphasizing local control over the allocation to address the opioid crisis effectively within the county. It details the formation of the Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board, its membership, roles, and the process for funding allocation through a competitive grant process modeled on the Social Action Model. This process aims to ensure transparency, accountability, and the effective use of funds for programs that meet the community’s needs.
Furthermore, the document highlights the importance of collaboration among local governments, health departments, and community organizations in addressing the opioid crisis. It specifies the administrative costs, reporting requirements, and the priority areas for funding awards, which include prevention, treatment, education, and enforcement efforts related to opioid and substance misuse. The competitive award process is designed to support programs that serve the residents of Pinellas County, with eligibility criteria ensuring that funded programs align with the goal of mitigating the opioid epidemic’s impact.
In summary, the document provides a comprehensive plan for the allocation and management of opioid settlement funds in Pinellas County, focusing on collaborative efforts, strategic priorities, and a competitive grant process to address the opioid crisis effectively. It emphasizes the need for evidence-based programs, community involvement, and transparent governance to ensure that the funds are used to benefit all county residents and support recovery and prevention initiatives.