Description
The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners (BCC), Community Services Department (CSD) is seeking proposals for Opioid Settlement Funds (OSF) for Fiscal Years 2026-2028. The primary focus of this NOFO is to provide funding for services that address the opioid epidemic and support individuals with substance use disorders. The service category for this NOFO is Community Education and Engagement, with three subcategories: Family Supports, Recovery-Ready and Resilient Communities, and Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT). Proposals should prioritize services that support marginalized communities, particularly those in the Tri-city Glades, Riviera Beach, West Palm Beach, Lake Worth Beach, and Delray Beach areas. Key requirements include providing individualized support to families, building resilience in communities, and implementing evidence-based strategies to address substance use disorders.
• Family Supports: providing direct support to families navigating substance use or co-occurring disorders
• Recovery-Ready and Resilient Communities: building stronger, healthier communities that support recovery
• Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT): providing training and education for private primary care physicians and mental health providers to identify and treat individuals with risky substance use behaviors