Description
The Camden County Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a qualified provider to deliver the Narcotics Overdose Prevention & Education (NOPE) program to students in Camden County. The program aims to reduce overdose risk, increase awareness of substance use and mental health impacts, and promote informed decision-making among youth. The selected provider will be responsible for delivering in-person and virtual NOPE presentations to middle and high school students, conducting community outreach and networking activities, and maintaining active partnerships with schools, youth-serving organizations, and community partners. The provider will also be required to submit programmatic, operational, and fiscal deliverables to support monitoring and oversight of the NOPE program. Some key features of the program include:
• Delivering evidence-based, trauma-informed, and age-appropriate substance use prevention and education services
• Conducting presentations during the academic year and continuing outreach and presentations during summer months and school breaks
• Maintaining active networking with schools, youth-serving organizations, and community partners to support year-round implementation
• Researching and applying age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate strategies to deliver evidence-informed substance use prevention and awareness education
• Developing and maintaining multiple presentation formats tailored to diverse audiences
• Participating in community outreach events and education activities to enhance awareness of the NOPE program
• Coordinating with the Office of Mental Health & Addiction (OMHA) to ensure presentations are appropriate, trauma-informed, and aligned with County and school-based standards.