MMHU Subaward Announcement
Advocates for Human Potential (AHP) is pleased to announce 3 organizations that have been awarded funding for the initial period of performance as Medication Assisted Recovery Mobile Health Units (MMHU) subrecipients. A total of $15,000,000 has been approved to be distributed over 3 years by the Illinois Opioid Remediation Advisory Board (IORAB) for MMHU services in the state of Illinois.
MMHU services will include distributing OUD medications via acquired and leased vehicles to provide on-the-go care to individuals in need. 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. Transitions to additional recovery services will be supported.
The MMHU subrecipients include the following organizations:
County of Lawrence Health Department
The Lawrence County Health Department offers community mental health services for all ages, ensuring access to effective, culturally competent care. It sets standards, promotes recovery, supports self-determination and human rights, and advances mental health training and research.
Healthcare Alternative Systems
Healthcare Alternative Systems (H.A.S.) provides a range of programs for substance use, mental health, and family issues, ensuring recovery is accessible to all, regardless of insurance or financial status. Serving nearly 8,000 individuals annually, H.A.S. emphasizes compassion and communal responsibility in its behavioral health approach.
Remedies Renewing Lives provides substance use treatment, domestic violence, mental health, and human trafficking services. Its primary focus is on Winnebago and Boone Counties.
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.