Advocates for Human Potential (AHP) is pleased to announce the organization that has been awarded funding for the initial period of performance as Medication Assisted Recovery Mobile Health Units (MMHU-2) subrecipients. A total of $15,000,000 has been approved to be distributed across 3 years by the Illinois Opioid Remediation Advisory Board (IORAB) for MMHU services in the state of Illinois.  

This subaward will ensure that patients within the identified priority populations receive immediate care for acute and chronic conditions, including substance use disorder (SUD)/opioid use disorder (OUD), wherever it is sought in the service area and transitions to additional recovery services are managed and supported. MMHU services will include distributing OUD medications via acquired and leased vehicles to provide on-the-go care to individuals in need. 

MMHU-2 Subrecipient 

Gibson Area Hospital and Health Services 

Champaign Region 

Gibson Area Hospital and Health Services aims to be the model of excellence in community-based healthcare, providing personalized, professional healthcare services to the residents of Gibson communities.  

Additional opioid settlements funding opportunities are available at the Illinois Opioid Settlements Initiative Funding Opportunities and Illinois RCCA webpages. If there are any inquiries regarding the MMHU subawards, please submit a request at the RCCA Help Desk.    

AHP administers the Regional Care Coordination Agency (RCCA) grant as authorized by CSFA 444-26-3078. This subaward depends on the availability of funding for the Illinois Opioid Remediation State Trust Fund through the Illinois Department of Health Services (IDHS), for the express purpose herein. To contact the Statewide Opioid Settlement Administrator email DHS.OpioidSettlementFunds@Illinois.gov.