File #: 24-617    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 8/2/2024 In control: Health Committee
On agenda: Final action: 10/15/2024
Title: AMENDING THE 2024 DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET: OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS
Sponsors: Health Committee
Attachments: 1. ACDMH OSF Request Cover Letter, 2. RLA Form 5753, 3. 2024 Budget Amendment_Mental Health OSF Request, 4. 24-617 Health 12 - TMP-5753 - DMH opioid settlement budget amendment

RESOLUTION NO. 617

 

AMENDING THE 2024 DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET: OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS

 

Introduced:  10/15/24

                     By Health Committee:

 

                     WHEREAS, The Director of Mental Health has requested authorization to amend the 2024 Department of Mental Health Budget to incorporate Opioid Settlement Funds, and

 

WHEREAS, The Director has indicated that the funds will be used to fund a three-year contract with a part-time prescriber who will conduct medication for opioid use disorder inductions through the Mental Health Clinic and via telehealth in coordination with the Mobile Outreach, Treatment, and Overdose Response (MOTOR) and Albany County Crisis Officials Responding and Diverting (ACCORD) programs, and to purchase supplies for the MOTOR program including naloxone and wound care kits to be distributed to clients and family members, now, therefore, be it

 

RESOLVED, That the 2024 Department of Mental Health Budget is hereby amended as follows:

 

 

and, be it further

 

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials.