FINANCIAL BUSINESS REQUEST (FBR)
Motion/Request:
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• Discuss the Community Speaks Out Recovery Coach Program and Services as a potential Organization to allocate funding received through the National Opioid Settlement Payments to support programs in Ledyard.
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Background:
Town Council 9/11/2024 Meeting: Community Speaks Out Recovery Coach Program provided a presentation regarding their Program & Services to aid those struggling with addiction and a path forward to Recovery, Treatment, Harm Reduction and Prevention.
Community Speaks Out Recovery Coach Program provides the following: (Please see attached)
ü Community based Local Knowledge
ü Missing Link in Treatment Process
ü Per-to-Peer Lived Experience
ü Boots on the Ground
ü Treatment and Additional Support
ü Wraparound Support
ü Positive Recovery Support
ü Recovery Community Connector
ü Family Support
ü Educator
ü Access to Narcan & Harm-Reduction Supplies
ü Overdose Follow-ups
ü Collaboration with First Responders
ü Collaboration with Area Providers
ü Custom Solutions
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