Opioid Settlement Funds Program

The Opioid Settlement Funds Program is a contract awarded to Children's Aid and Family Services to develop and expand comprehensive cross-system partnerships to support those with opioid use and mental health disorders and their families. The program aims to increase connections to care through the provision of comprehensive peer-based recovery support services. Key aspects of the program include: • Collaboration between the Garfield Police Department and The Center to staff and identify accessible locations for outreach tables • Utilization of the Bergen County 24/7 addiction hotline as a centralized call center • Promotion of the 24/7 addiction hotline in the community • Training for law enforcement personnel to increase their understanding of peer recovery support services • Collaboration with Recovery Specialists and the Patient Navigator to connect patients with appropriate treatment providers and their families with family support services • Participation in knock and talks with Recovery Support Specialist at the place of residence of high-risk individuals • Identification of a representative to participate on The Center's Opioid Advisory Board to provide feedback on the implementation