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How additional funds are strengthening existing programs
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Council Member Linda Lee asks how the additional settlement funds are being used to strengthen existing programs. Dr. Rebecca Linn-Walton explains various ways the funds are enhancing services and expanding capabilities.
- Syringe Services Programs (SSPs) have expanded hours and improved infrastructure
- New investments in hot food services at SSPs
- Improved communication and connections between different types of services
- Expanded on-site medication access, including same-day access to buprenorphine at SSPs