The NCACC strives to support local governments in utilizing opioid settlement funds to maximize resources and impact through technical assistance, outreach and training, and collaboration.
Supports and Assistance for Counties
Strategic Action Planning
- Prioritization of evidence-based strategies
- MOA consultations
Collaborations of Connections
- Connections to technical experts
- Cross-county peer connections
- Hands-on support from NCACC Strategic Project Coordinators
Program Implementation Support
- Education and training
- Consultation and coaching
- Outreach
- Evaluation and data reporting
- Preparation of financial reporting
Sample Spending Authorization Language for County Resolutions or Ordinances
The NCACC has developed sample language for counties to use when drafting a local spending authorization resolution or ordinance pertaining to the expenditure of opioid settlement funding governed by the NC MOA. Access the sample language here.
Exhibit C Collaborative Strategic Planning Worksheets for Option B Report and Recommendations
These worksheets were developed for local governments engaging in a collaborative strategic planning process to determine use of the National Opioid Settlement funds awarded to their communities. Access the Exhibit C Worksheets here.
NC Opioid Settlements Measures Models
These measures models were designed to help local governments report on process, quality, and outcome measures associated with the planning and implementation of opioid abatement strategies. Access the NC Opioid Settlements Measures Models here.
Webinar Series
This series of webinars focuses on evidence-based, high-impact strategies that local governments may pursue to address the opioid overdose epidemic utilizing funds from the national settlements. View the archived series available within the library of on-demand webinars at ncopioidsettlement.org.
Announcing New Learning Intensives
NC Opioid Settlement Academy
The NCACC, the University of North Carolina’s Injury Prevention Research Center, and the North Carolina Division of Public Health’s Injury and Violence Prevention Branch are hosting our first ever NC Opioid Settlement Academy. The Academy will bring together counties who are receiving funds from the North Carolina opioid settlements to support them in preparing to implement or expand a new opioid settlement strategy. The application deadline was Aug. 16, 2024.
Trauma-Informed Counties in Practice
The NCACC Trauma-Informed Counties in Practice (TICP) is designed to provide guidance and support for local government workgroups in North Carolina in planning and implementing a trauma-informed approach. To participate in TICP, you must form a workgroup that consists of at least two leadership-level staff members from your local government (who have the authority to make decisions about budgets, organizational policies, etc.) and your local government’s opioid settlement coordinator/administrator (if applicable). Each county/municipality may only submit one application. The application deadline was Aug. 16, 2024.
Questions for the Opioid Settlements Technical Assistance Team
If you have any questions about the settlements or would like to brainstorm about projects your county is working on, please reach out to [email protected].
Recommended Resources
County OSTAT Portal
NCACC Opioid Settlements Technical Assistance Team (OSTAT)
Nidhi Sachdeva
Director of Strategic Health & Opioid Initiatives
(919) 719-1114 Email Nidhi
Jill Rushing
Senior Health Programs Manager and Evaluator
(919) 719-1120 Email Jill
Elizabeth Brewington
Manager of Health Programs
(919) 719-1121 Email Elizabeth
Andrea Des Marais
Senior Manager of Health Programs and Evaluator
(919) 719-1128 Email Andrea Hillary Chen
Manager of Health Programs
(919) 719-1132 Email Hillary Amy O’Regan
Manager of Health Programs
(919) 719-1134 Email Amy