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PROPOSED GRANT AWARD
Department: Cook County Health
Grantee: Cook County Health
Grantor: Department of Health & Human Services/Substance & Mental Health Services Administration
Request: Authorization to accept grant
Purpose: Rapid Engagement and Access to Cook County Health for Opioid Use Treatment (Project REACCH-OUT)
Grant Amount: $525,000.00
Grant Period: 9/30/2021-9/29/2022
Fiscal Impact: $525,000.00
Accounts: N/A
Concurrences:
The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any.
Summary: This program aims to enhance treatment and recovery of individuals diagnosed with opioid use disorders (OUD) & substance use disorders (SUD) by implementing rapid access, low barrier, and high-capacity bridge clinic on Illinois Medical Campus in Chicago. This clinic will offer MAT services for vulnerable individuals who are unable to access immediate services and are therefore at higher risk of relapsing and using illicit drugs. The target areas for Project REACCH-OUT are the Cook county Jail, Stroger inpatient unit and Emergency Department.
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