Request for Committee Action
A briefing memo explaining the purpose, background, and impact of the requested action.
Minnesota Department of Human Services grant for opioid response (RCA-2021-00481)
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
To Committee(s)
| # | Committee Name | Meeting Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Public Health & Safety Committee | April 22, 2021 |
Action Item(s)
| # | File Type | Subcategory | Item Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Action | Grant | Accepting a grant from the Minnesota Department of Human Services, in the amount of $250,000, for opioid response work. |
| 2 | Action | Contract/Agreement | Authorizing an agreement with the Minnesota Department of Human Services for the grant. |
| 3 | Resolution | Appropriation | Passage of Resolution approving appropriation of funds to the Health Department. |
Ward / Neighborhood / Address
| # | Ward | Neighborhood | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | All Wards |
Background Analysis
The Minneapolis Health Department is seeking approval from Council to accept a grant in the amount of $250,000 from the Minnesota Department of Human Services to focus on the opioid epidemic in Minneapolis. This grant is effective from May 1, 2021 to September 29, 2022. Funds from DHS are being passed through from the Federal Department of Health and Human Services/Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration as part of their Minnesota 2020 State Opioid Response program (CFDA No. 93.788). These funds will support work related to Naloxone distribution and training in Minneapolis. Through this grant opportunity, the Minneapolis Health Department (MHD) and its City and community partners will work to reduce thenegative impacts of the opioid epidemic through the distribution of naloxone and training on its administration. The MinneapolisHealth Department will partner with Native American Community Clinic (NACC), Southside Harm Reduction Services (SHRS), MetroYouth Diversion (MYD), and Hue-Man to provide these services. Combined we will distribute Naloxone and provide training on itsproper use. All together 50,000 units of naloxone will be distributed, 1,500 individuals will be trained on its proper administrationand 750 individuals will receive additional education and supports.