Applications for Opioid Settlement and Behavioral Health Funding
| Location: | North Carolina |
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| Posted: | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Due: | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Agency: | City of Winston-Salem |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | RFP2620 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
| Bid Number: |
RFP2620
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| Bid Title: |
Applications for Opioid Settlement and Behavioral Health Funding
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| Category: | Informal Bids |
| Status: | Open |
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Social Media Release:
Forsyth County Now Accepting Applications for FY27 Funding!
Forsyth County is now accepting applications for Opioid Settlement and Behavioral Health
funding to support evidence-based programs that address substance use, mental health
and developmental disability needs in our community.
Applications open: January 26, 2026, at 8 a.m.
Applications close: February 13, 2026, at 5 p.m.
Apply here: https://portal.neighborlysoftware.com/FORSYTHCOUNTYNC/participant
Questions?
Opioid Settlement: Annie Vasquez – vasquead@forsyth.cc | 336-703-3175
Behavioral Health: Amber Humble – humbleal@forsyth.cc | 336-703-2606
News Story:
Forsyth County Receiving Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for Behavioral Health and
Opioid Settlement Funding
Forsyth County is now accepting applications for FY27 Opioid Settlement and Behavioral
Health funding. The application portal will be open beginning January 26, 2026, at 8 a.m.,
and will close February 13, 2026, at 5 p.m.
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted electronically through the County’s designated portal. [
LINK TO https://portal.neighborlysoftware.com/FORSYTHCOUNTYNC/participant ]
Anticipated Funding Timeline
• January 26, 2026 (8 a.m.) – Applications open
• February 13, 2026 (5 p.m.) – Applications close
• April 1, 2026 – Health and Human Services (HHS) Board votes on recommendations
• May 7, 2026 – Board of County Commissioners vote
• June 6–30, 2026 – Possible contracts distributed
• July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 – Potential contract period
Opioid Settlement Funding
As a part of the Opioid Settlement, Forsyth County is expected to receive more than $38
million over an 18-year period. Each year, Forsyth County accepts Requests for Proposals
for projects that support evidence-based and authorized strategies. In alignment with the
Memorandum of Agreement between the State of North Carolina and local governments,
Forsyth County has elected “Option B”, allowing funding for a broad range of prevention,
treatment, recovery and harm reduction strategies.
Funds must be used to address the negative impacts of the opioid epidemic on Forsyth
County residents through high-impact, evidence-based approaches. Eligible applicants
must meet Forsyth County vendor requirements, contractual terms, and all applicable
conditions related to Opioid Settlement funding.
Priority Funding Areas
Applicants are asked to select one strategy that best aligns with their proposed project.
Organizations may submit multiple applications if proposing distinct projects under
different strategies.
EXHIBIT A STRATEGIES
• Collaborative strategic planning
• Evidence-based addiction treatment
• Recovery support services
• Recovery housing support
• Employment-related services
• Early intervention
• Naloxone distribution
• Post-overdose response teams
• Syringe services programs
• Criminal justice diversion
• Addiction treatment for incarcerated persons
• Reentry programs
EXHIBIT B STRATEGIES
• Expand access to treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) and co-occurring substance use
disorder and/or mental health conditions, including all FDA-approved forms of Medication-
Assisted Treatment (MAT)
• Support workforce development for addiction professionals serving individuals with OUD and
co-occurring SUD/MH conditions
• Provide a full continuum of treatment and recovery services, including supportive housing, peer
support, counseling, community navigators, case management, and connections to
community-based services
• Fund media campaigns to prevent opioid misuse
• Provide public education related to safe drug disposal
• Support drug take-back, disposal or destruction programs
• Engage nonprofit and faith-based organizations as prevention and support systems
• Fund evidence-based prevention programs in schools or evidence-informed school and
community education initiatives
Behavioral Health Funding
Forsyth County is also seeking proposals for Behavioral Health Funding to support services
for children and adults with mental health, substance use, and developmental disability
needs. Priority areas may include access to care, peer support, diversion from emergency
departments or jails, transitional and supported housing, transportation to services,
trauma-informed care, respite services, language-accessible services, and evaluations and
assessments.
Questions and Assistance
For questions related to Opioid Settlement Funding, contact:
Annie Vasquez, Substance Use Services Coordinator
vasquead@forsyth.cc | 336-703-3175
For questions related to Behavioral Health Funding, contact:
Amber Humble, Behavioral Health Services Supervisor
humbleal@forsyth.cc | 336-703-2606
This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.
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