Navajo County Public Health Peer Navigation and Case Management

2026-11-03

The purpose of this project is to reduce the incidence of fatal and non - fatal overdoses in Navajo County by improving linkages to care , reducing the loss to follow - up , and addressing barriers to services . This initiative aligns with Johns Hopkins ' five guiding principles for the use of opioid settlement funds . • Spend the money to save lives • Use evidence to guide spending • Invest in youth prevention • Focus on racial equity • Develop a fair and transparent process for deciding where to spend the funding The project supports the expansion of evidence - based treatment for Opioid Use Disorder ( OUD ), including the use of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder ( MOUD ) and wrap - around support services . Program planning and implementation will utilize data and recommendations from the Overdose Fatality Review ( OFR ) Team , the Community Health Improvement Plan ( CHIP ) Substance Use Disorder ( SUD ) Workgroup , and the CIRCLE Consortium . The sub - contractor will also seek input from individuals directly impacted by the opioid crisis will be incorporated into decision - making , messaging , and program design while adhering to SAMHSA guidelines .

Arizona

2026-03-27