11-06-2024 Meeting Minutes OSACMinutes
Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee
Meeting Location: PCHD Classroom
Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 10:00 AM
Attendees: Joyce Harper, Carlton Paylor, Cathy Waugh, Christine Cauwels, Elliot Clark, Thomas
Schwalenberg, and Janet Clayton
The meeting convened at 10:00 AM.
Updates-
• Two Initiatives
o Early Intervention-Cathy Waugh of Person County Schools
Ashleigh Fryczynski, SUES program coordinator, has developed a one-page
resource guide for families and will continue to expand this resource. She is also
collaborating with health and PE teachers at the middles regarding curriculum
coordination. PCS is working to offer “Too Good for Drugs” to middle school
students. The SROs will be providing “Too Good for Drugs “ to all 5th graders in
the district. The district will coordinate an advisory committee for the SUES
program. Students are currently using the prevention curriculums, Second Step
and Wayfinder. Red Ribbon Week was held on 10/21-10/25. Mrs. Fryczynski and
Ms. Waugh have been developing a 10-week course aimed at students who have
violated the substance abuse policy. As of 11.05.24, there have been 44 students
referred to the SUES programs. Ms. Waugh provided a breakdown of substances
found. Key Pathways is co located in the schools.
o Post-Overdose Response Team- Thomas Schwalenberg, Person County
Emergency Services.
Mr. Schwalenberg shared with the committee the quarterly updates. One of the
paramedic positions is currently vacant. He is working with HR to post and hire
for the position. He and staff have reviewed and developed policies and
procedures for the program to prepare for the launch of the program, which is
projected to be early 2025. Staff have also reviewed software programs for
functionality and compliance with 42 CFR. Equipment and other supplies have
been purchased. Through other grant funds, nasal naloxone kits were secured
and have been distributed to first responder agencies, school nurses, and other
frontline agencies. A framework has been developed for a PORT Advisory
Committee. Currently, EMS is working closely with the co-responder model with
law enforcement as the PORT is developed.
• Reports
o Quarterly reports from both initiatives were distributed to committee members.
Trauma-Informed Counties of Practice
• Jenna Regan and Janet Clayton participated in the TICP training on 10/21/24. There is an
individual county training/meeting on November 18th at 12:00 pm.
Other Items
• Joyce Harper of Freedom House, shared updates regarding the halfway house for
individuals with a primary diagnosis of substance abuse. The opening is planned for
early 2025. The facility will have 9 bedrooms and have staff 24/7. Residents will be
there for 6 months and will be required to participate in treatments, counseling, and
other activities. Once individuals complete the 6 months of residency, they will then
transition to either an Oxford House or possibly a relative’s home.
• Due to the potential for a funding request, and the next meeting dated being January 1,
2025, a new meeting date was decided to be December 9th at 10:00 am. Janet Clayton
will update the meeting invitation.
Next Meeting Date: December 9th at 10:00 am
Submitted by:
Janet Clayton, Health Director