The MSO is seeking funds to expand a project to allow virtual and in-person access to recovery supports and peer recovery coaches for both the incarcerated population and their families.

Abstract

Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office is applying for funding in the amount of $1,569,643. This project serves Middlesex County, Massachusetts with a population of approximately 1,632,002, and is submitted under Subcategory 1a. The purpose of the project is to build strong coordination between in-custody and community-based recovery support, including support for the families and loved ones of incarcerated individuals. The project addresses the allowable use of:

Establishing evidence-based substance use disorder treatment related to opioids, stimulants, and other illicit drugs, such as medication-assisted treatment (MAT), with a focus on building strong coordination between in-custody and community-based treatment and recovery support services (100% of the budget).

The project includes a partnership with the Phoenix, a community-based organization that provides access to active and engaging events and builds a restorative social network of peers in an emotionally safe environment.

This application addresses Priority Consideration 1A (pp. 13-14).