Medical/Dental Providers

Jail-based Medication Assisted Treatment Mentor Site visit hosted by the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) in Fairfax, VA.

Jail-based Medication Assisted Treatment Mentor Site visit hosted by the South Correctional Entity (SCORE). The site exchange is a one-and-a-half-day site visit that allows visitors to see a fully functional MAT program based in a jail that is set in a metropolitan setting. The visitors have the opportunity to speak with staff including leadership, healthcare, reentry, operations, and community service providers.

Delivered a comprehensive review of the opioid crisis, including an overview of the regional data center, its need and potential impact, advance notice of its features, and connections between these efforts and other regional initiatives.

Reporting Cycle Summary

FY24 Q3 Engagement Activities

Corresponded with grantee 3 times between Apr - July, 2024 on 4/9, 5/6, 5/22, 5/30, 6/6, 6/12, 6/18.

Summary of Successes

Excited about CHJ presenting at summit

Resources helpful, particularly around expungement

Interested in being a mentor site

Summary of Challenges

Rural challenges, such as transportation and poverty - SME selected to address creative options
Speaker for SPARK summit in August - Approved by BJA

Met or corresponded with grantee 3 times between January - April, 2024 on, 3/8, 3/14, 3/19 in addition to invites to participate in grantee cohort call

Summary of Successes

strong leadership buy-in,
supportive and progressive city council and
an understanding of systemic issues affecting homelessness and behavioral health.