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AUTHORIZING OPIOID RESPONSE COMMUNITY IMPLEMENTATION PROJECTS
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WHEREAS, according to the Center for Disease Control, from 1999 to 2020, more than 500,000 Americans have died from an opioid overdose (including Rx and illicit opioids), which is seen as an epidemic; and
WHEREAS, according to the Centers for Disease Control, the age adjusted rate of overdose deaths increased by 14% from 2020 to 2021: and
WHEREAS, in 2022 there were 359 opioid related overdose emergency department visits at Kane County Facilities and 75 opioid overdose fatalities among Kane County Residents; and
WHEREAS, as part of the 2020 comprehensive community health assessment conducted by the Kane County Health Department, mental health and substance use were identified as top health priorities in Kane County; and
WHEREAS, the Kane County Health Department carries out opioid overdose response strategies through the Illinois Department of Human Services State Opioid Response grant, and
WHEREAS, these activities are essential to combat the opioid epidemic and reduce overdose-related mortality for the residents of Kane County, and
WHEREAS, the Kane County Health Department issued a competitive Request for Proposals to identify projects that will reduce overdoses through community led efforts that include improving access to naloxone, increasing utilization of recovery coaches, conducting street outreach, utilizing harm reduction strategies and enhancing linkages to treatment opportunities, so.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Kane County Board that the Health Department be authorized to purchase contractual services for an amount not to exceed two hundred twenty-two thousand one hundred fifty-nine dollars and thirty-one cents ($222,159.31) and include the following projects: Advocate Sherman Hospital -$25,000, Kane County Coroner's Office-$30,000, Ecker Center-$50,000, Lighthouse Recovery-$...
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