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Opioid Misuse Abatement Funding – Other Areas of Concentration

The Brevard County Board of County Commissioners in Florida awarded approximately $7,077,910 in opioid misuse abatement funding to multiple agencies, including Circles of Care, Inc., Specialized Treatment Education and Prevention Services, Inc. (STEPS), and Recovery Connections of Central Florida, Inc., to support treatment, prevention, and recovery strategies aimed at combating opioid misuse within the county. The awards are part of a broader initiative funded by opioid settlement proceeds totaling $44.4 million allocated over 18 years. The contracts are effective for two years, with some awards including renewal options, and emphasize compliance with federal and state regulations, including the Build America, Buy America Act where applicable. The funding supports services such as medication-assisted treatment, community outreach, education, and harm reduction programs, with detailed program descriptions, budgets, and evaluation plans outlined in the application documents. The awards were approved through a competitive review process involving scoring based on program merit, agency experience, and financial stability, with the primary locations in Viera and Cocoa, Florida.

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Brevard County Board of County Commissioners awarded funding to multiple agencies to address opioid misuse abatement through treatment, prevention, and recovery strategies. The funding is part of the opioid settlement funds allocated to Brevard County, Florida, totaling $44.4 million expected over 18 years. The awards include specific amounts to agencies such as Circles of Care, Inc., Specialized Treatment Education and Prevention Services, Inc. (STEPS), and Recovery Connections of Central Florida, Inc. The awards support various programs aligned with core strategies and approved uses to combat opioid misuse and its effects in the community.

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