The Opioid Settlement Committee shall meet on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM, at the Hickman County
Justice Center. This meeting is open to the public, and a tentative agenda is presented below. People desiring to speak
during the public comment period should sign-up at the front of the meeting room before the meeting begins. People
requiring special assistance to attend the meeting should contact the County Mayor's office at 931-729-2492 at least
48 hours prior to the meeting. prior to the meeting.
OPIOID SETTLEMENT COMMITTEE
AGENDA
Call to Order
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance/Opening Prayer
Approval of the Agenda
Approval of Minutes of September 2026, Meeting
Public Comment Period
Financial Report
Old Business: Review of outstanding reimbursements and status of contracts
Status of open Board positions
New Business: Discussion and review of new applications: Discussion and review of new
applications
Meetopolis Wellness LLC
CASA
Date and Time of Next Meeting
Adjournment
Hickman County Opioid Settlement Board Meeting Minutes September 15th, 2026:
Board Members Present: Jim Melrose, Chairman, Vice-Chairman Sarah Talley, Secretary
Melanie Totty Cagle, Ryan Rogers and William DePaul.
Non-voting members Present: Mayor Chris Chilton and Financial Director Crystal
Fitzgerald
Absent: Kenneth "Guido" Darron
One position is still vacant.
Call to Order: The meeting was called to Order by Chairman Melrose at 4:15 p.m. After
roll call was taken, the Chairman, led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance and Prayer,
for anyone wanting to participate.
Approval of Agenda: Motion made by Melanie Totty Cagle and Seconded by William
DePaul. All ayes, no nays. Agenda approved.
Approval of August 25th, 2026 Minutes: Motion made by William DePaul and Seconded
by Sarah Talley to approve the Minutes. All ayes, no nays. Minutes approved.
Public Comment Period: No one appeared to speak.
Old Business:
1) Crystal Fitzgerald, Finance Director, was present and gave a financial summary
of the account held by the Opioid Account. Total Funds are $119,089.45 with an
additional $5,000.00 set aside for Board expenses and $165,000.00 to be disbursed
to HC Behavioral Health. A copy was provided to all members and attached to
the agenda and the formal notes. Motion made by Sarah Talley and Seconded by
William DePaul to approve the Financial Report; all in favor, no nays. Motion
passed.
2) United Way returned $13,109.03 in unused grant funds from the prior grant
monies.
3) The Hickman County School System (Behavioral Heath) has returned $22,974.79
in unused grant money (computer system) from the prior year grant monies.
4) The Contract with Prevention Now has not been signed by all the parties.
5) Welcomed Ryan Rogers to the Board as appointed by Mayor Chilton.
6) Review of the In-Kind Expense Reporting of Bernard Community Center.
Concern was made about the hours being charged using the facility for the HC
Health Foundation. The Bernard Community Center is charging for 4 hours of
facility use, when it appears the meeting do not last beyond 1 to 1 ½ hours. Ms.
Fitzgerald is going to inquire Bernard Community Center regarding the Expense
Sheet and report to the Board.
7) Update from Educare that it is still working on the final repayment.
New Business:
1) Review of the amended application of United Way for $55,250, the application
filed on September 14th, 2026. After review of the application and questions to Ms.
Rainey with United way:
William DePaul made a motion to approve the Application of United Way for
$55,250.00 with Ryan Rogers seconded the Motion. No conflicts declared by the
Board Members. 2 in favor, DePaul and Rogers, 2 opposed, Cagle and Talley.
Chairman Melrose passed. Motion failed.
Sarah Talley made a Motion to Table the application review of United Way until
a Full Application can be filed and reviewed; Melanie Totty Cagle made a second.
Discussion occurred. A Motion to Amend Ms. Talley's Original Motion to read
that United Way will submit an Full Application with a detailed list of services
that United Way provides with possible websites other communities provided for
the Board's review. Melanie Totty Cagle seconded, all Ayes, no Nayes. Motion to
Amend passed. Amended Motion was then re-read, all Ayes, no Nayes. Amended
Motion to table the application of United Way pending a new Full Application
with a detailed list of services that United Way provides with possible websites
from other communities provided passed. Upon receipt of the new Application,
the Board will put on the Agenda and review same.
2) Voted to open a new period for Applications from October 1st to November 30th,
2026. Motion made by Ryan Rogers, seconded by Sarah Talley, all in favor, no
nays. Motion passed.
No further business was conducted.
Motion to Adjourn was made Sarah Talley and Seconded by William DePaul at 5:15 p.m.
All in favor. Meeting Adjourned.
Next Meeting will be held October 27thth, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at the Hickman County Justice
Center, Courtroom A.
Opioid Settlement Funds
REVENUE:
101-46845 TN Abatement Council(No Commission)
101-48991 Opioid Past Remediation(can take commission)
EXPENDITURES:
DATE
DESCRIPTION
CHECK
DEBIT
CREDIT
BALANCE
8/5/2022
Opioid Settlement (Wilmington Trust)
16406
8,961.84
8,961.84
10/7/2022
Opioid Settlement (Wilmington Trust)
17084
9,418.46
18,380.30
11/14/2022
Opioid Settlement (Wilmington Trust)
17545
35,878.23
54,258.53
3/1/2023
Opioid Abatement(County Distribution
54535185
151,344.58
205,603.11
8/9/2023
Opioid Settlement (Wilmington Trust)
22927
9,418.46
215,021.57
3/19/2024
Opioid Settlement (US Bank) Walmart Settlement
110421242
30,324.29
245,345.86
3/19/2024
Opioid Settlement (US Bank) Allergan Settlement
110420634
3,443.14
248,789.00
3/19/2024
Opioid Settlement (US Bank) CVS Settlement
110421106
3,829.50
252,618.50
3/19/2024
Opioid Settlement (US Bank) TEVA Settlement
110420805
3,111.75
255,730.25
3/19/2024
Opioid Settlement (US Bank) Walgreens Settlement
110422197
2,965.60
258,695.85
3/19/2024
Opioid Settlement (US Bank) Walgreens Settlement
110422208
4,492.88
263,188.73
3/22/2024
Opioid Settlement (Wilmington Trust)
26971
5,188.70
268,377.43
4/22/2024
Opioid Settlement (County Distribution)
55383969
149,649.68
418,027.11
6/30/2024
Abatement Interest 03/23-06/24
Interest
6,606.72
424,633.83
8/6/2024
Opioid Settlement (US Bank) CVS Settlement
110524034
3,053.07
427,686.90
8/6/2024
Opioid Settlement (US Bank) TEVA Settlement
110529746
3,114.07
430,800.97
8/6/2024
Opioid Settlement (US Bank)Allergan Settlement
110523926
3,445.40
434,246.37
8/6/2024
Opioid Settlement (Wilmington Trust)
30060
11,788.54
446,034.91
8/10/2024
Abatement Interest (July)
1,045.84
447,080.75
9/17/2024
Opioid Settlement (McKinsey Subdivision Settlement)
2407
13,705.35
460,786.10
8/30/2024
Abatement Interest (August)
1,049.40
461,835.50
9/30/2024
Abatement Interest (September)
1,052.97
462,888.47
10/31/2024
Abatement Interest (October)
683.65
463,572.12
11/22/2024
Moore, Carla
1004308
(87.10)
463,485.02
11/30/2024
Abatement Interest (November)
1,144.52
464,629.54
12/31/2024
Abatement Interest (December)
883.03
465,512.57
1/31/2025
Abatement Interest (January)
835.89
466,348.46
2/4/2025
Educare (1st Round)
1004943
(80,000.00)
386,348.46
2/4/2025
HC Board of Ed (Prevention Now)
1004945
(20,000.00)
366,348.46
2/4/2025
HC Board of Ed (Behavioral Health)
1004946
(100,000.00)
266,348.46
2/11/2025
Pearltown Housing Initiative
1005088
(50,000.00)
216,348.46
2/18/2024
United Way
1005150
(60,000.00)
156,348.46
2/25/2025
Bernard Community Center
1005187
(40,000.00)
116,348.46
2/28/2025
Abatement Interest
194.90
116,543.36
3/7/2025
CASA of Highland Rim
1005305
(12,700.00)
103,843.36
3/7/2025
Hope In Recovery
1005312
(75,000.00)
28,843.36
3/7/2025
VFW Post 4967
1005339
(8,000.00)
20,843.36
4/7/2025
Opioid Abatement(County Distribution)
8587450
119,117.61
139,960.97
4/21/2025
Opioid Settlement Bank) Walgreens Settlement
110704478
2,965.60
142,926.57
4/30/2025
Abatement Interest (April)
275.34
143,201.91
5/30/2025
Abatement Interest(May)
318.38
143,520.29
6/23/2024
Opioid Settlement (US Bank) Kroger
110741744
1,642.96
145,163.25
6/23/2024
Opioid Settlement (US Bank) Kroger
110741745
1,642.96
146,806.21
6/26/2025
The Booker D. Foundation
1006503
(15,000.00)
131,806.21
6/30/2025
Abatement Interest (June)
319.23
132,125.44
7/30/2025
Abatement Interest (July)
320.08
132,445.52
8/12/2025
Opioid Settlement (US Bank) Allergan Settlement
3,445.50
135,891.02
8/8/2025
Opioid Settlement(Wilmington Trust)
35984
11,788.54
147,679.56
8/18/2025
Opioid Settlement((US Bank)Teva Settlement
110806595
3,114.07
150,793.63
8/18/2025
Opioid Settlement( Bank)CVS Settlement
110805896
6,101.30
156,894.93
8/30/2025
Abatement Interest (August)
320.94
157,215.87
9/30/2025
Abatement Interest (September)
308.72
157,524.59
10/30/2025
Abatement Interest (October)
303.46
157,828.05
11/25/2025
Pearltown Housing Initiative (Return of Grant Funds)
34039
50,000.00
207,828.05
11/30/2025
Abatement Interest (November)
310.05
208,138.10
12/31/2025
Abatement Interest (December)
394.67
208,532.77
1/2/2025
VFW Return of funds
685.06
209,217.83
1/31/2026
Abatement Interest (January)
440.00
209,657.83
2/10/2026
The Booker D. Foundation return of funds
5562
7,491.32
217,149.15
2/23/2026
CASA of Highland Rim (Return of Grant Funds)
1,945.01
219,094.16
2/28/2026
Abatement Interest (February)
441.13
219,535.29
3/23/2026
Educare (Return of Funds)
VV778
5,000.00
224,535.29
3/27/2026
Bernard Community Center (Return of Funds)
34141
10,542.99
235,078.28
3/27/2026
Hope In Recovery (Return of Grant Funds)
1607
37,304.28
272,382.56
3/31/2026
Abatement Interest
441.41
272,823.97
4/13/2026
CASA of Highland Rim (Return of Grant Funds)
1755882
61.79
272,885.76
5/4/2026
Opioid Abatement (County Distribution)
74,144.72
347,030.48
5/5/2026
Opioid Settlement (US Bank) Walgreens Settlement
110968645
2,965.60
349,996.08
5/7/2026
Opioid Settlement (US Bank) Kroger
110971337
1,642.96
351,639.04
4/17/2026
Stryker (EMS Heart Monitor/CPR Devices)
1009608
(163,891.05)
187,747.99
04/31/2026
Abatement Interest (April 2026)
220.71
187,968.70
6/15/2026
Educare (Return of Funds)
VV780
60,000.00
247,968.70
5/31/2026
Abatement Interest (May 2026)
29.64
247,998.34
6/22/2026
Opioid Settlement (Wilmington Trust) Janssen Payment 6
1,809.59
249,807.93
6/30/2026
Hickman County Board of Education (Prevention Now)
1010509
(22,000.00)
227,807.93
6/30/2026
Abatement Interest (June 2026)
246.92
228,054.85
7/31/2026
Opioid Settlement (US Bank) TEVA Settlement
111016790
3,114.07
231,168.92
7/31/2026
Opioid Settlement (Wilmington Trust)
41403
11,788.54
242,957.46
7/31/2026
Abatement Interest (July 2026)
234.78
243,192.24
8/3/2026
Opioid Settlement (US Bank) CVS Settlement
111020558
6,101.30
249,293.54
8/3/2026
Opioid Settlement (US Bank) Allergan Settlement
111023143
3,445.40
252,738.94
8/12/2026
United Way (Return of Grant funds)
151972
13,109.03
265,847.97
8/31/2026
Abatement Interest (August 2026)
266.69
266,114.66
9/4/2026
School Behavioral Health (Return of Funds)
41005307
22,974.79
289,089.45
9/22/2026
School Behavioral Health
1011356
(135,097.88)
153,991.57
9/22/2026
School Behavioral Health
1011356
(29,902.12)
124,089.45
9/30/2026
Abatement Interest (September)
348.37
124,437.82
10/5/2026
Opioid Settlement (US Bank)Manufacturers Settlement
111058549
3,588.41
128,026.23
128,026.23
128,026.23
128,026.23
128,026.23
(811,678.15)
939,704.38
128,026.23
Pending Payments
Allocated for Board
(5,000.00)
123,026.23
meetopolis
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Hickman County Opioid Settlement Funding FY 2026/2027
HICKMAN COUNTY
TENNESSEE
Hickman County Opioid Settlement Board
Application for Opioid Settlement Funding
Hickman County Recovery Connection Hub Submitted by Meetopolis Wellness, LLC
Application due date
November 30, 2026
Anticipated notice of award
Anticipated funding period
2026/2027 Fiscal Year
Submission date
October 5, 2026
Organizational Information
Organization name
Meetopolis Wellness, LLC
Purpose of organization
Meetopolis Wellness, LLC is a for-profit, Arizona-based health technology
company whose purpose is to improve access to behavioral health,
substance use recovery supports, peer connection, harm-reduction
resources, and community-based services through an evidence-informed
digital engagement platform. Meetopolis strengthens the continuum of
care by connecting individuals and families to peer support, virtual
support groups, local resources, treatment and recovery services,
naloxone access, crisis resources, and Connections to Care before, during,
and after formal treatment.
Meetopolis uses a hub-and-spoke model: the platform serves as the
central digital hub, and existing county providers, treatment
organizations, public health agencies, peer-support programs, first
responders, schools, faith and community organizations, justice partners,
family services, and other local resources serve as the spokes. Rather
than replacing existing services, Meetopolis layers onto the
infrastructure already operating in the community, helping residents
find, access, and stay connected to those services while giving partners a
shared digital engagement layer that extends support beyond office
hours and geographic boundaries.
This approach is grounded in evidence that recovery is strengthened by
ongoing social connection, peer support, and continued engagement
outside clinical settings. SAMHSA recognizes peer support as an
important component of recovery-oriented systems of care and notes
that peer services can extend support into individuals' everyday
environments.
For Hickman County, Meetopolis will layer onto the county's current
opioid-response and recovery infrastructure to expand access without
duplicating services: strengthening warm hand-offs, connecting residents
and families to local and regional treatment and recovery resources,
supporting harm-reduction and overdose-prevention efforts, reducing
isolation, and creating a central digital connection point between
episodes of care.
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Type of organization (501c3, for
For-profit (limited liability company)
profit, governmental)
Federal tax ID number
93-2855326
Is your organization certified,
Yes
No
licensed, or accredited by the State
Meetopolis is a digital engagement platform, not a state-licensed
of TN? If yes, provide
documentation.
treatment provider. It connects residents to Tennessee-licensed
treatment and recovery providers.
Amount of funding currently
$0. Meetopolis does not currently receive any funding from Hickman
(already) being received from
County.
Hickman County and purpose
Is your organization headquartered
No. Meetopolis is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. Services are
in Hickman County?
delivered digitally to Hickman County residents, with local outreach and
partner onboarding.
Have you applied for Opioid
Yes. Meetopolis has applied in other counties. Each application is a
Abatement Funds in any other
separate, county-specific project budget, and no costs are duplicated
county?
across counties.
Street address
6501 E Greenway #103-218, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Email address
hello@meetopolis.com
Phone number
(818) 209-1933
Name of project director
Lisa Butkiewicz
Title of project director
Founder & CEO
Name of project contact
Lisa Butkiewicz
Title of project contact
Founder & CEO
Project Information
Project title
Hickman County Recovery Connection Hub
Project description
Meetopolis proposes the Hickman County Recovery Connection Hub, a 12-month, county-focused digital recovery
and engagement initiative that strengthens the local opioid-response continuum. Meetopolis serves as the central
digital hub, while Hickman County treatment providers, recovery organizations, public health programs, crisis
services, peer organizations, justice and re-entry programs, schools, faith communities, family supports, and other
local resources remain the spokes. The project addresses gaps between and after traditional episodes of care:
residents often leave treatment, an emergency department, a court program, a recovery meeting, or a crisis
encounter with a referral but no ongoing connection. Meetopolis extends that connection by giving residents one
accessible place to find local help, engage with peers, join virtual support groups, access family support, receive
education, locate crisis and naloxone resources, and connect to treatment and community services. It does not
replace Hickman County providers; it increases visibility and warm hand-offs among local services and provides a
measurable engagement layer between appointments and after discharge.
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Project objectives
1. Increase access to treatment, recovery, peer-support, crisis, and community resources through one Hickman
County digital entry point.
2. Strengthen warm hand-offs and continuity of care between providers, recovery organizations, county systems,
and community supports.
3. Reduce isolation and strengthen recovery capital through peer communities, groups, family support, and ongoing
connection.
4. Expand rural access by reducing transportation, distance, scheduling, and stigma barriers.
5. Increase overdose-prevention, naloxone, and recovery education.
6. Produce measurable quarterly engagement and connection-to-care outcomes for Hickman County.
Project activities
Configure and launch a Hickman County-branded digital recovery hub; build a Hickman County Connections to Care
resource section; map treatment, recovery, crisis, and community resources; establish peer communities and
virtual support groups; provide family and caregiver supports; provide opioid, recovery, and wellness education;
connect residents to 988 and other crisis supports; provide naloxone and overdose-prevention navigation; onboard
local organizations as hub-and-spoke partners; conduct community outreach; and provide quarterly utilization and
outcome reports.
Project partners or collaborators
Upon funding, Meetopolis will immediately begin structured outreach to Hickman County stakeholders to establish
implementation partnerships and build the local hub-and-spoke network. Outreach will include behavioral health
and substance use treatment providers, peer recovery organizations, public health, first responders, schools, justice
and re-entry partners, faith-based and community organizations, family-support programs, harm-reduction
partners, and other local service providers.
Meetopolis will not duplicate existing services. Instead, we will work with Hickman County to identify and onboard
existing community resources as spokes within the platform, creating a centralized digital hub that expands access,
strengthens warm hand-offs, improves Connections to Care, and helps residents remain engaged with local
supports between episodes of care. Formal partner outreach, onboarding, and collaboration will begin immediately
following award notification and project launch. We are currently partnering with OD RESCUE to provide a
localized resource mapping to Nalaxone for residents.
Expected outcomes and how success will be measured
12-month targets: at least 200 Hickman County residents reached or enrolled; at least 150 residents actively
engaging with peer, group, educational, or resource content; at least 100 Connections to Care/resource-navigation
interactions; at least 75 residents participating in peer-support or virtual-group activities; at least 8 local
organizations/resources in the hub-and-spoke ecosystem; and at least 12 virtual support, educational, or recovery-
focused group sessions or activities.
Measurement: aggregate platform metrics including registrations, active engagement, group participation,
resource views, Connections to Care interactions, referral activity, and other county-approved measures.
Meetopolis will provide quarterly reports to Hickman County.
Project timeline
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Months 1-2: Planning, county configuration, resource mapping, local outreach, and implementation setup.
Months 2-3: Launch, onboarding of initial organizations, and resident outreach.
Months 3-6: Expansion of peer communities, groups, education, and Connections to Care.
Months 6-9: Continued engagement, partner expansion, and early outcome review.
Months 9-12: Continued services, outcome measurement, sustainability planning, and final reporting.
Quarterly: Implementation and outcome reports to Hickman County.
New or existing project? (Check one)
New
Existing
If existing, have/will you receive
Not applicable. This is a new project.
grant funding from any other source
for this project?
If yes, amount
Not applicable.
If existing, how will these funds be
Not applicable. This is a new project for Hickman County.
used to supplement rather than
supplant the project?
Will you charge a fee or bill
Yes
No
insurances for the services provided
with this project?
Meetopolis will not charge Hickman County residents or bill insurance
for grant-funded services.
Is the project evidence-based or
Yes
No
based on promising practices?
(Provide links to supporting
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/recovery
evidence)
https://www.samhsa.gov/brss-tacs/recovery-support-tools/peers
https://findtreatment.gov/
Data to support the need for the project
The Tennessee Department of Health reported 20 drug overdose deaths among Hickman County residents in 2023.
Of those deaths, 13 involved opioids and 12 involved fentanyl. The same report documented 15 overdose deaths
involving stimulants, reflecting a polysubstance environment in which residents need prevention, harm reduction,
treatment navigation, and ongoing recovery support (TDH, 2023 Tennessee Drug Overdose Deaths Report).
Hickman County's rural geography compounds risk by adding transportation, distance, scheduling, and stigma
barriers to services. A digital engagement hub extends the reach of existing local services rather than creating
another stand-alone silo.
Strategies that will be addressed
Primary Prevention
with funds (select all that apply)
Harm Reduction
Treatment
Recovery Support
Education & Training
Research & Evaluation
Target population and geographical
Hickman County, Tennessee. Priority populations: residents affected by
area
or at risk for opioid or other substance use; people in recovery; people
transitioning from treatment, emergency care, crisis services, or
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incarceration; families and caregivers; adolescents and young adults;
justice-involved and re-entry populations; veterans and first responders;
and residents facing transportation, geographic, or stigma barriers.
Anticipated number of people
At least 200 Hickman County residents during the 12-month funding
served with awarded funds
period
What percentage of funds awarded
100%. All funds support Hickman County-specific implementation,
will be used to serve residents of
outreach, technology, engagement, and reporting.
Hickman County?
How will this project meet the Board's main objective of saving lives?
The project keeps people affected by opioid use connected to support before, during, and after a crisis, when risk
rises: isolation, recurrence of use, transitions out of treatment or incarceration, and family crisis. Residents can find
treatment, connect with peers, access crisis and naloxone resources, and engage family supports, and providers can
direct residents into ongoing support instead of handing them only a phone number.
Funding Information
(Budget Template submitted separately)
Total funding request
$50,000
Budget narrative - total request: $50,000 (12 months)
Line item
Amount
Hickman County platform licensing and hosting
$23,000
County customization and Connections to Care resource configuration
$5,000
Local partner onboarding (8 partners x $1,500)
$12,000
Data collection, outcomes measurement, and quarterly reporting (4 reports X $1,000)
$4,000
Custom marketing and community outreach materials
$2,000
Project and implementation support
$4,000
TOTAL
$50,000
Funds support only the Hickman County project. If the County restricts administrative costs, the $4,000 project and
implementation support line can be reallocated to partner onboarding, outreach, and reporting without changing the
total.
How will this project be sustained after the funding period?
Meetopolis will use the first year to establish the Hickman County hub, resource connections, local partner
relationships, resident engagement, and outcome reporting. Continuation funding will be pursued through opioid
settlement allocations, public health and behavioral health funding, state and federal grants, healthcare
partnerships, foundations, and other community sources. Because the core infrastructure will already be built in
year one, future funding can increasingly support continued engagement, outreach, and expansion rather than
initial setup. Hickman County outcome data from quarterly reports will be used to demonstrate results to future
funders and partners.
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HICKMAN
Work Plan for Opioid Funding Application
COUNTY
TENNESSEE
Organization: Meetopolis Wellness, LLC
Date: October 5, 2026
Objective
Activities
Outcomes
Measures of Success
Timeframe
Accountability
Funds Requested
What is the measurable
What activities will be completed
What outcome do you hope
How will the success of
When will this part of
Who is responsible
What are the
result you are seeking to
that help achieve the corresponding
to achieve?
the objective be
the project begin and
for each project
requested grant funds
achieve?
objective?
assessed? What data
end?
activity?
for this part of the
points will be measured?
project?
1. Increase access to
Configure and launch a Hickman
Residents have one
Registrations, resource
Months 1-3:
Lisa Butkiewicz.
$18,000.00
treatment, recovery, peer-
County-branded digital recovery
accessible place to find local
views and Connections
configuration and
Founder & CEO
support. crisis and
hub: build the Hickman County
help and connect to
to Care interactions
launch. Months 3-12:
(project director);
community resources
Connections to Care resource
services: at least 200
(target: at least 100
ongoing access and
Meetopolis
through one Hickman
section; map treatment, recovery,
residents reached or
navigation interactions).
updates.
implementation team
County digital entry
crisis and community resources;
enrolled.
point.
begin resident outreach.
2. Strengthen warm
Outreach to treatment providers. peer
A connected local network
Number of local
Months 1-3: initial
Lisa Butkiewicz.
$12,000.00
handoffs and continuity
recovery organizations. public
in which partners can direct
organizations/resources
onboarding. Months 6-
Founder & CEO
of care between
health, first responders. schools,
residents into ongoing
onboarded (target: at
9: partner expansion.
(project director);
providers, recovery
justice and re-entry, faith-based and
support instead of only a
least 8); referral activity
Ongoing through
Meetopolis
organizations. county
family-support organizations:
phone number or resource
and Connections to Care
Month 12.
implementation
systems and community
onboard them as hub-and-spoke
list.
interactions.
team; participating
supports.
partners; set up warm hand-off
local partners
pathways.
3. Reduce isolation and
Establish Hickman County peer
Residents in recovery and
At least 75 residents in
Months 3-6: expansion
Meetopolis
$6,000.00
strengthen recovery
communities and virtual support
their families stay connected
peer-support or virtual-
of peer communities
implementation team
capital through peer
groups; provide family and caregiver
to peers and support,
group activities: at least
and groups. Months 6-
communities. groups.
supports; maintain ongoing
reducing isolation during
150 residents actively
12: continued
family support and
engagement between appointments
high-risk periods.
engaging: at least 12
engagement.
ongoing connection.
and after discharge (platform
group sessions or
licensing and hosting share).
activities.
4. Expand rural access
County-branded community outreach
Residents facing
Registrations and active
Months 2-3: launch
Lisa Butkiewicz,
$2,000.00
by reducing
and marketing materials; promote
transportation. distance,
users by referral source;
outreach. Months 3-12:
Founder & CEO
transportation, distance,
mobile-accessible digital support
scheduling or stigma
outreach materials
ongoing targeted
(project director):
scheduling and stigma
across Hickman County, including
barriers can access support
distributed: partner-
outreach.
Meetopolis
barriers.
rural areas, through local partners.
anytime from a phone or
driven enrollments.
implementation
computer.
team; local partners
5. Increase overdose-
Provide opioid, recovery and
Residents and families know
Educational content
Months 3-12.
Meetopolis
$4,000.00
prevention, naloxone
wellness education: provide
how to prevent and respond
engagement: naloxone
implementation team
and recovery education.
naloxone and overdose-prevention
to an overdose and where to
and crisis resource
navigation; connect residents to 988
find naloxone and crisis
interactions; education
and other crisis supports (platform
help.
sessions or activities
licensing and hosting share).
held.
6. Produce measurable
Collect aggregate platform metrics;
Hickman County receives
Four quarterly reports
Quarterly reports
Meetopolis
$4,000.00
quarterly engagement
measure outcomes against targets:
clear, regular data showing
submitted on time: year-
throughout. Months 6-
implementation team
and connection-to-care
submit quarterly reports: conduct a
reach, engagement and
end outcomes compared
9: early outcome
outcomes for Hickman
midyear outcome review; prepare
connection to care.
with 12-month targets:
review. Months 9-12:
County.
final report and sustainability plan.
sustainability milestones.
final reporting.
Project and
Project management, coordination
The project is delivered on
Milestones completed on
Months 1-12.
Lisa Butkiewicz,
$4,000.00
implementation support
with Hickman County and
schedule, within budget and
schedule; budget tracked
Founder & CEO and
implementation oversight across all
in coordination with the
against plan: County
team
objectives.
County.
contract and reporting
requirements met.
Total Funds Requested
$50,000.00
Hickman County Opioid Board
[County Seal]
Application for Funding Budget Template
Organization: Meetopolis Wellness, LLC
Date: October 14, 2026
Expense or Activity
Description
Strategy Addressed
Cost
Quantity
Total Cost
Platform licensing and
Hickman County-branded
Recovery Support: Harm
hosting
Meetopolis digital recovery hub:
Reduction: Primary
platform license, secure hosting,
Prevention
technology infrastructure and
resident access for the 12-month
project
$23,000.00
1
$23,000.00
County customization
Configure the Hickman County hub
Recovery Support: Harm
and Connections to Care
and load local treatment. recovery,
Reduction
configuration
crisis, naloxone and community
resources into Connections to Care
$5,000.00
1
$5,000.00
Local partner
Outreach, onboarding and training
Recovery Support:
onboarding
for local organizations as hub-and-
Education & Training
spoke partners. including warm
hand-off pathways (8 partners at
$1,500 each)
$1,500.00
8
$12,000.00
Data collection.
Aggregate platform metrics.
Research & Evaluation
outcomes measurement
outcome measurement and four
and quarterly reporting
quarterly reports to Hickman
County ($1,000 per report)
$1,000.00
4
$4,000.00
Custom marketing and
County-branded print and digital
Primary Prevention:
community outreach
outreach promoting the hub.
Education & Training
materials
naloxone access and recovery
education
$2,000.00
1
$2,000.00
Project and
Project management, county
All strategies
implementation support
coordination and implementation
oversight for the 12-month project
$4,000.00
1
$4,000.00
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$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
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$50,000.00
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Digital platforms can increase access,
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correlated with reduced mental health claims, leading
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How Virtual Peer Support Helps
Virtual peer support provides consistent access to a community
of people who understand their experiences, reducing relapse
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insurance claims and overall costs for employers and insurers.
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unemployment benefits.
by addressing issues before they escalate.
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How Virtual Peer Support Helps
Immediate, low-barrier access to peer support serves as an
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The American Institute of Stress reports work-related
The National Alliance to End Homelessness reports
stress costs U.S. businesses approximately $300 billion
that addressing mental health is a critical factor in
annually in lost productivity.
reducing homelessness and criminal behavior.
How Virtual Peer Support Helps
How Virtual Peer Support Helps
Regular peer support reduces workplace stress, improves
Peer support addresses underlying mental health and substance
focus, increases productivity and performance, and promotes
use issues, providing a supportive community and safety net
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better mental clarity at work.
or criminal involvement.
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Research consistently shows that peer support improves
concerns can significantly reduce suicide rates.
engagement, retention, and long-term success across
health and recovery outcomes.
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How Virtual Peer Support Helps
Peer support provides a non-judgmental, immediate space
By connecting people, resources, and support in one digital
for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts to talk,
ecosystem, communities become more resilient, informed,
helping them feel less isolated and more hopeful.
and empowered to thrive.
Together, We Can Heal.
Virtual peer support is more than connection-it's a proven strategy
that changes lives, strengthens communities, and creates long-term
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November 30th, 2026
Anticipated notice of award
Anticipated funding period
2026/2027 Fiscal Year
Submission date
10/16/26
Organizational Information
Organization name
CASA of the Highland Rim (Hickman County)
Purpose of organization To train and empower court appointed volunteer advocates that
assist juvenile court in providing for the 'best interest' of the
abused and neglected children in counties served by CASA of the
Highland Rim.
Type of organization
501c3 Non Profit
(501c3, for profit, governmental)
Federal tax ID number
47-5058982
Is your organization certified,
Yes
No
licensed, or accredited by the state of
TN? If yes, provide documentation.
Amount of funding currently (already)
$0
being received from Hickman County
and purpose.
Is your organization headquartered in
No. Hickman County has it's own program, staff person and local
office. We are headquartered in Dickson, with an executive director
Hickman County?
that oversees multiple counties, including Hickman
Have you applied for Opioid
No
Abatement Funds in any other
(CASA in Dickson applied to Dickson County Opioid
to support that program)
county?
Street address
P.O. Box 3, Dickson, TN 37056
Email address
heather@casahighlandrim.org
Phone number
931-306-7926
Name of project director
Renee Badon
Title of project director
Executive Director
Name of project contact
Heather jackson
Title of project contact
Volunteer and Development Coordinator
Project Information
Project title:
Safe Futures: CASA Advocacy for Substance-Affected Children
Project description:
This project focuses on supporting existing advocacy and building long-term capacity within
the program to ensure that children impacted by substance misuse receive consistent,
trauma-informed advocacy throughout their time in the child welfare system.
Over the course of the fiscal year, CASA will support existing advocates and recruit community
members who are committed to child safety and stability, provide them with high-quality
pre-service training, and offer ongoing supervision, mentorship, and continuing education to
support their effectiveness. The project's primary capacity-building goal is to add five new
volunteer advocates, increasing capacity this fiscal year.
Project objectives:
Recruit five new volunteer advocates this fiscal year.
Provide high-quality pre-service training to all new volunteers.
Provide ongoing support supervision and support for advocates.
Increase program capacity to serve more children
Project activities:
Conduct targeted volunteer recruitment, Host Information sessions and participate in
community events, provide comprehensive pre-service training, ongoing supervision
and case guidance, engage community through awareness campaigns
Project partners or collaborators:
This project will be implemented entirely by CASA staff and volunteers, with no external collaborators. Within the
Hickman County program:
98% of cases involve substance misuse among caregivers or children.
8% of children served are severe abuse cases, defined as children who have tested positive for illicit substances
through secondary exposure. These data points underscore the urgent need for trauma-informed,
substance-misuse-aware advocacy — an approach aligned with the national evidence base supporting CASA's
Expected outcomes and how success will be measured:
* Increase volunteer capacity by recruiting five new advocates this fiscal year.
Measured by: recruitment records, applications, and pre-service training completion.
*Strengthen child safety and stability monitoring through expanded volunteer coverage.
Measured by: number of children served, monthly contact logs, and CASA Manager data tracking
placement stability.
*Improve long-term child outcomes by ensuring more children have a consistent, trained advocate
throughout their case.
Measured by: case closure data, re-entry rates, and documented progress toward permanency.
Project timeline:
The project will remain active and in progress until the close of the fiscal year.
New or existing project? (Check one)
New
Existing
If existing, have/will you receive grant funding from any other source for this project?
Yes
No
If yes, amount:
If existing, how will these funds be used to supplement rather than supplant the project?
Within our local program, 98% of cases involve substance misuse among various participants, including caregivers and children.
Additionally, 8% of the children we serve are severe abuse cases, defined as children who have tested positive for Illicit
substances due to secondary exposure. These data points underscore the critical need for trauma-informed,
substance-misuse-aware advocacy-an approach that aligns directly with the national evidence base supporting CASA's model.
We are seeking to increase our capacity to serve more children while maintaining ongoing stability for the children we already
serve.
Will you charge a fee or bill insurances for the services provided with this project?
Yes
No
If yes, please describe and provide estimated amounts:
Is the project evidence-based or based on promising practices? (Provide links to supporting evidence)
Yes
No
Link(s):
Data to support the need for the project:
CASA's model is considered evidence-informed and research-supported, built on decades of national
studies demonstrating that trained volunteer advocates improve outcomes for children in the child
welfare system, including drug-exposed children. Research from the National CASA/GAL Association,
the U.S. Department of Justice (OJJDP), and the Child Welfare Information Gateway consistently shows
that CASA volunteers help courts make more informed decisions, increase service access, and support
more stable permanency outcomes.
Strategies that will be addressed with
Primary Prevention
funds: Select all that apply
Harm Reduction
Treatment
Recovery Support
Education & Training
Research & Evaluation
Target population and geographical area
Youth that have been adjudicated by the Juvenile Court as Dependent (under the age
of 18) and Neglected as defined by Tennessee law.
Anticipated number of people served with awarded funds
5 - 25 children, depending on number of children in each case
What percentage of funds awarded
100 %
will be used to serve residents of
Hickman County?
How will this project meet the Board's main objective of saving lives?
This project directly supports the Board's mission of saving lives by providing trauma-informed,
consistent advocacy for children whose safety and well-being are threatened by substance
misuse. With nearly all cases involving drug exposure, CASA's work functions as early
intervention and harm reduction for the county's most vulnerable children.
Funding Information (Must also submit a Budget Template)
Total funding request
$ 5000
Budget narrative:
Printed Materials & Outreach - $1,500
Training Supplies & Educational Resources - $1,200
Volunteer Support & Supervision Materials - $900
Community Awareness & Prevention Materials - $800
How will this project be sustained after the funding period?
After the funding period, the project will be sustained through CASA's diversified
funding strategy, including state, federal, and private grants, community donations, and
annual fundraising events. The training, supervision, and recruitment systems
established through this project are core program functions that will continue beyond
the grant cycle.
Checklist of Required Documents:
Application for funding
Completed budget and budget narrative (template provided)
Work plan (template provided)
Current annual operating budget
State certification, licensure, or accreditation if applicable
Letters of support from any project partners or collaborators
Please email completed application and additional required documents (see checklist above) to
mayor@hickmancountytn.gov with subject line "Opioid Settlement Fund Application". Physical
copies of this application are available in the Hickman County Mayor's office at 114 N Central Ave
(Suite 204), Centerville, TN 37033 from 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Call 931-729-2492 for assistance
IMPORTANT NOTE
If awarded fund the following requirements will apply:
Executed Contract between Hickman County and your agency
Quarterly reports submitted to Hickman County
The Recipient shall purchase and maintain insurance not less than the limits set forth below.
All coverage shall be with insurance companies licensed and admitted to do business in the
State of Tennessee and with insurance carriers acceptable to the County and have a minimum
A.M. Best Company's Insurance Reports rating of A or A-(Excellent).
Automobile Liability Insurance - $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit, if applicable.
General Liability Insurance - $1,000,000 per occurrence/$1,000,000 aggregate; and
Statutory Workers Compensation Insurance, if applicable, covering all employees of
Recipient.
Hickman County Opioid Board
[County Seal]
Application for Funding Budget Template
Organization: CASA of the Highland Rim (Hickman County)
10/19/2026
Expense or Activity
Description
Strategy Addressed
Cost
Quantity
Total Cost
Advocate Recruitment / design and printing of materials
Al
$1,500.00 N/A
$1,500.00
Advocate Support
supplies and materials needed cases Al / B2
$900.00 N/A
$900.00
Training Supplies
substance-misuse education / other A1 / C3
$1,200.00 N/A
$1,200.00
Community Awareness
Posters, handouts, printed material
G1
$800.00 N/A
$800.00
Program Supplies
ink, paper,office supplies
B2
$600.00 N/A
$600.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Project Total =
$5,000.00
Hickman County Opioid Settlement Board
HICKMAN
Work Plan for Opioid Funding Application
COUNTY
TENNESSEE
Organization:
Date:
Objective
Activities
Outcomes
Measures of Success
Timeframe
Accountability
Funds Requested
What is the measurable
What activities will be completed
What outcome do you hope
How will the success of
When will this part of
Who is responsible
What are the
result you are seeking to
that help achieve the corresponding
to achieve?
the objective be
the project begin and
for each project
requested grant funds
achieve?
objective?
assessed? What data
end?
activity?
for this part of the
points will be measured?
project?
Printed materials
Design flyers, imformation
Greater community
At least 150 outreach
Materials will be
Hickman County
$1,500.00
/outreach
packets.Distribute materials at
engagement. increased
packets distributed.
produced and
CASA Program
community events, partner agencies,
volunteer inquiries. and
At least 10 new
distributed throughout
Coordinator and
and public locations for recruitment
improved understanding of
volunteer inquiries
the fiscal year.
CASA's Executive
sessions and awareness campaigns
CASA's role in protecting
generated from printed
Director
Training Supplies &
Provide high-quality,
Advocates are better
Five new advocates
Used during quarterly
Hickman County
$1,200.00
Educational Resources
evidence-informed training to new
prepared to identify safety
trained and sworn in
pre-service sessions
CASA Program
and existing advocates to ensure
risks, understand
using updated materials.
and ongoing
Coordinator and
trauma-informed.
substance-misuse dynamics.
continuing education.
CASA'sExecutive
substance-misuse-aware advocacy.
and support children
Director
effectively.
Volunteer Support &
Ensure advocates have the tools
Improved case
100% of advocates
sed throughout the
Hickman County
$900.00
Supervision Materials
needed for advocacy. accurate
documentation. stronger
receive updated
fiscal year during
CASA Program
documentation, case monitoring, and
advocacy quality, and more
documentation
monthly supervision
Coordinator and
consistent supervision.
consistent monitoring of
tools.Monthly
and case reviews.
CASA's Executive
children impacted by
supervision meetings
Director
substance misuse.
completed with
documented case
reviews.Increased
accuracy and timeliness
of court reports
Community Awareness
ncrease public awareness of
Create posters, table
Distribution of 200+
Materials will be used
Hickman County
$800.00
& Prevention Materials
substance-related child welfare issues
displays, signage, and
prevention
at events and outreach
CASA Program
and promote CASA as a protective,
informational
Participation in activities year-round.
Coordinator and
life-saving resource.
cards.Participate in
at least 6 community
CASA's Executive
community events. school
events.
Director
programs, and outreach
Program
Support daily program operations to
Purchase folders, binders,
Smooth program
Supplies will be used
Hickman County
$600.00
Implementation
ensure efficient recruitment, training.
ink. paper. and general
operations, improved
continuously
CASA Program
Supplies
case management, and advocacy.
office supplies.
efficiency. and increased
throughout the fiscal
Coordinator and
capacity to serve
year.
CASA's Executive
children impacted by
Director
substance
misuse.Support
administrative tasks
necessary for volunteer
and case
coordination Maintain
organized case files
Total Funds Requested
$5,000.00
Income
Unrestricted Contributions
FY 26-27 Budget
Donations
General Donations
$
2,000.00
Memorials
$
-
Total Donations
$
2,000.00
Special Events Revenue
Champions - ALL
$
12,000.00
Casting for Kids- SC
$
-
Twinkle & Twirl- DC
$
-
Special Event - HC
$
3,000.00
Total Special Events
$
15,000.00
Other Miscellaneous Income
Reimbursements
$
-
Interest Income
$
-
Total Miscellaneous Income
$
-
Total Unrestricted Contributions
$
17,000.00
Grants: Restricted
Community Foundation
$
-
Jackson Foundation
$
-
Detwiller Foundation
$
-
Ascension St Thomas
$
10,000.00
HCA Community Grant
$
-
Continuing the Good
$
4,697.43
County Government Grant
$
-
TCCY- Hickman
$
40,000.00
UWGN- Hickman
$
5,000.00
Total Restricted Contributions
$
59,697.43
TOTAL INCOME
$ 76,697.43
Expenses
FY 26-27 Budget
CASA Volunteers
Appreciation
$
200.00
Background Checks
$
450.00
Training
$
500.00
Com. Found.Travel/etc
$
-
Total CASA Volunteers
$
1,150.00
Office Expenses
Bank Service Charges
$
-
Sales Tax
$
20.00
Paypal Fees
$
40.00
Melio Fees
$
-
Gifts
$
-
Office Equipment
$
500.00
Office Supplies
$
250.00
Postage & Delivery
$
200.00
Printing & Reproduction
$
200.00
Computer & Software- SET
$
600.00
Total Office Expences
$
1,810.00
Operations - SET
Employee Recruitment
$
100.00
Internet
$
-
Cell Phone
$
500.00
Website
$
310.00
Direct Mailing
$
125.00
Total Communications
$
1,035.00
Program Expense
Networking
$
200.00
Awareness
$
1,500.00
Promotional Materials
$
200.00
Total Program Expense
$
1,900.00
Professional Fees - SET
Bookkeeping
$
1,600.00
Accounting
$
680.00
Total Professional Fees
$
2,280.00
Insurance - SET
Corporate Liability
$
984.00
Workers Comp/Property
$
325.00
Total Insurance
$
1,309.00
Staff Education & Training
Travel
$
1,000.00
Registration Fees
$
750.00
Per Diem
$
500.00
Total Staff Ed. & Training
$
2,250.00
Board Expense
Board Training
$
200.00
Background Check
$
200.00
Total Board Expense
$
400.00
Dues- SET
National CASA Association
$
100.00
Tennessee CASA Asso.
$
44.00
TN Charitable Solicitations
$
40.00
TN Secretary of State
$
10.00
Mid-Cumberland Council
$
-
Chamber of Commerce
$
100.00
Center for Nonprofit Mang
$
52.50
Total Dues
$
346.50
Special Events
Champions ALL
$
5,000.00
Casting for Kids- SC
$
-
Twinkle & Twirl- DC
$
-
Special Events
$
$
Total Special Events
$
5,000.00
Payroll SET
Executive Director
$
10,507.90
Adminitrative Assistant
$
8,248.24
Volunteer Coordinator
$
-
Advocate Supervisor
$
-
Vol/Dev Coordinator - Hickman
$
42,436.00
Vol/Dev Coordinator- Stewart
$
-
Adminitrative Asst- Stewart
$
-
Total Payroll
$
61,192.14
Payroll Taxes
$
5,260.22
TOTAL EXPENSES
$ 83,932.86
HICKMAN COUNTY
TENNESSEE
Hickman County Opioid Settlement Board
Application for Opioid Settlement Funding
Application due date
09/24/26
Anticipated notice of award
Anticipated funding period
2026-2027 Fiscal Year
Submission date
09/19/2026
Organizational Information
United Way
Organization name
Hickman County Substance Prevention Coalition
Purpose of organization
Hickman County Prevention Coalition (HCPC) mission is to partner with other
organizations through effective evidence based stategies to prevent substance use
among youth in Hickman County as we strive for a healthy, drug free community.
HCPC will partner with schools, courts, the Health Council, police and parents to
ceate an outreach campaign and provide education and awareness to youth about
substance misuse and treatment options. Parents will receive educational training
so that they can learn to recognize and be aware of signs of misuse.
Type of organization
United Way of Middle Tennessee is a non-profit
(501c3, for profit, governmental)
organization that will act as the Fiscal Agent for
HCPC who will implement the program and campaigns.
Federal tax ID number
62-0533104
Is your organization certified,
Yes
No
licensed, or accredited by the state of
TN? If yes, provide documentation.
Amount of funding currently (already)
being received from Hickman County
Prior Year Contract $60,000.00
Returned
(13,109.03)
and purpose.
Spent
$46,890.97
Is your organization headquartered in
The HCPC will be headquartered in Hickman County.
United Way of Middle Tennessee has a physical office
Hickman County?
in Fairview and will be providing the service delivery.
Have you applied for Opioid
Abatement Funds in any other
No
county?
Street address
2671 Fairview Blvd, Ste 104
Fairview, TN 37062
Email address
debby.rainey@unitedwaygn.org
Phone number
615-780-2508
Name of project director
Regional Manager of Community Impact
(Dickson, Hickman, Williamson,)
Title of project director
Director of the Hickman County Prevention Coalition
Name of project contact
Debby Rainey
Title of project contact
Regional Manager of Community Impact
(Dickson, Hickman, Williamson.)
Project Information
Project title:
Hickman County Prevention Coalition
Project description:
HCPC will follow the State of Tennessee's published guidance for prevention coalition. Therefore, HCPC will
utilize the strategic prevention framework model for implementation of a successful coalition.
The State of Tennessee's 2024 fatal drug overdose report showed that Hickman County lost 10 community
members to Drug overdose. This is down by 10 overdose in 2022. The substances related to these deaths
were opioids, heroin, fentanyl, pain relievers, and stimulants. HCPC aims to lower this number through
effective evidence based strategies within the community.
TCCY State of the Child 2025 report showing youth substance use in Tennessee can be found out the
following link:
State of Child 2025
HCPC aims to provide prevention education and training in Hickman County to (2) Middle Schools and (2)
High Schools. We also hope to provide education and training with our parents/adults across the community on talking with youths
about substance misuse.
Project objectives:
-Partnering with local law enforcement to participate in the DEA's Community Drug Take Back Days. Continuing to raise
awareness and educate community members about permanent drug disosal locations throughout Hickman and neighboring
counties.
-Partnering with the local schools district to engage youth in drug free activities.
-Partnering with local agencies to distribute prescription medication lockboxes, while educating community members
about the importance of locking up medications and proper medication usage and disposal.
-Attend CADCA training
-Partner with UWGN at community wide events to provide education to provide education to parents/caregivers/community
members on substance misuse amoung youth.
Project activities:
-Partnering with local law enforcement to participate in the DEA's Community Drug Take Back Days.
-Continue to raise awareness and educate community about safe and proper drug disposal.
-Partner with local school district to engage youth in drug-free activities.
-Partner with local agencies to distribute prescription medication lock boxes.
-Attend CADCA to continue certification training.
-Partner with UWGN at community wide events to provide education to the community.
Project partners or collaborators:
Hickman County Sheriff's Office
United Way of Middle Tennessee
Hickman County Health Council
The Williamson Prevention Coalition
Hickman County School System
Hickman County Library
Hickman County Courts
Hope in Recovery
Hope Church
Local Pharmacies
Expected outcomes and how success will be measured:
The goal is to lower substance use in minors and to encourage safe medication disposal
by implementing a prevention coalition in Hickman County. We hope to increase
community knowledge of the risk associated with substance use, increase utilization
of local drug disposal units, and expand implementation of evidence based school
prevention programs.
These outcomes will be measured by the success of implementing a prevention coalition
in Hickman County and opportunities for youth engagement with Hickman County Schools.
(US Census and Official Data Statics will also be used)
Project timeline:
Project currently in motion and will continue.
New or existing project? (Check one)
New
Existing
If existing, have/will you receive grant funding from any other source for this project?
Yes
No
If yes, amount:
Currently all funding comes from Hickman County.
If existing, how will these funds be used to supplement rather than supplant the project?
Will be used to continue the work that has been started.
Will you charge a fee or bill insurances for the services provided with this project?
Yes
No
If yes, please describe and provide estimated amounts:
Is the project evidence-based or based on promising practices? (Provide links to supporting evidence)
Yes
No
Link(s):
/Data%20Package_2025_Hickman.pdf
Data to support the need for the project:
As you can see from the link provided above, Hickman County has an overdose rate
(fatal and non-fatal) that is higher than the average rate in Tennessee overall. This
information is taken directly from the 2025 Tennessee data package on TN.Gov.
Strategies that will be addressed with
Primary Prevention
funds: Select all that apply
Harm Reduction
Treatment
Recovery Support
Education & Training
Research & Evaluation
Target population and geographical area
Middle and High School Students
Hickman County Community Wide
Anticipated number of people served with awarded funds
I would hope to help at least the whole population of Hickman County (26,516)
What percentage of funds awarded
100%
will be used to serve residents of
Hickman County?
How will this project meet the Board's main objective of saving lives?
Medication lock boxes and Drug Take back days saves lives by keeping prescription
drugs(usused/unwanted/expired) out of the hands of youth.
Substance misuse prevention education for youth an adults will help save lives. In
addition, by investing in prevention coalition decreases are often realized in truances,
crime, incarceration, child abuse, domestic violence and teen pregnancies. At the
same time, prevention coalitions increase academic success, community connectivity,
healthy families, and economic growth.
Funding Information (Must also submit a Budget Template)
Total funding request
$ 55,250
Budget narrative: (Budget Template attached)
I believe to achieve the goals listed above, we would allocate the money as follows:
$4,000-Travel Expenses
$5,000-Medication lockboxes to hand out.
$4,000-Advertisement (Billboards, newspaper, mass mail, signage for local businesses/
Churches/non-profits/organization)
$4,000-Education Materials for schools (posters, QR codes taking students to different
websites with helpful resources, flyers, bracelets, handouts, t-shirts)
$4,000-Sponsoring-We must partner with other people who are helping the community!
$3,000-Indirect Cost
$31,250-Part-time CPS
How will this project be sustained after the funding period?
HCPC aims to apply for State of Tennessee coalition funding when the opportunity
is open. In order to receive federal/state grants, outcomes must be provided.
With the current funding and hopefully new funding through Hickman, these outcomes
and data will be instumental in being able to apply for other grants.
Checklist of Required Documents:
Application for funding
Completed budget and budget narrative (template provided)
Work plan (template provided)
Current annual operating budget
State certification, licensure, or accreditation if applicable
Letters of support from any project partners or collaborators
Please email completed application and additional required documents (see checklist above)
to mayor@hickmancountytn.gov with subject line "Opioid Settlement Fund Application".
Physical copies of this application are available in the Hickman County Mayor's office at 114
N Central Ave (Suite 204), Centerville, TN 37033 from 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday through
Friday. Call 931-729-2492 for assistance
Hickman County Application for Opioid Settlement
HICKMAN
Funding: Budget Template
COUNTY
TENNESSEE
Organization: Example Drug Coalition
Date:
Expense or Activity
Description
Strategy Addressed
Cost
Quantity
Total Cost
Salary
Full Time CPRS
Position:
50 weeks
$31,250.00
Travel Expenses
Mileage. Conference
$4,000.00
Medication Lock Boxes
Safe Home storage containers
drug safety
$5,000.00
Supplies- Advertisement
Newspaper ads, mass mailing, branded
$4,000.00
tshirts,
community awareness
Education Materials
Supplies for schools. community events
Education of community
$4,000.00
Sponsorships
Supporting partnering agencies
$4,000.00
Indirect Cost
$3,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Project Total =
$55,250.00
Hickman County Opioid Settlement Board
HICKMAN
Work Plan for Opioid Funding Application
COUNTY
TENNESSEE
Organization:
Date:
Objective
Activities
Outcomes
Measures of Success
Timeframe
Accountability
Funds Requested
What is the measurable result
What activities will be completed that
What outcome do you hope to
How will the success of the
When will this part of
Who is responsible
What are the requested
you are seeking to achieve?
help achieve the corresponding
achieve?
objective be assessed? What data
the project begin and
for each project
grant funds for this
objective?
points will be measured?
end?
activity?
part of the project?
Increase misuse education
Create a Hickman County Prevention
Implement a prevention
Success will be measured bv
Ongoing
Hickman Countv
and prevent substance
Coalition. Create partnerships with
coalition. increase community
the success of implementing a
Prevention Coalition
$55,250.00
use among vouth.
law enforcement. courts. school
awareness. prevent increased
prevention coalition in Hickman
Director.
district. local agencies. local Drug
substance abuse amoung
County. numbers reported of
Take Back events.
youth.
the local drug disposal units in
Hickman County and the
opportunity for vouth
engagement in Hickman Countv.
Total Funds Requested
$55,250.00
https://www.cuntyhathrokigsorg/health-dat/community-canditions/nealthinfrastructure/htathprootoond-har-reduction/drug-overdose-daths/yare2025county47081
https://www.tn.gov/tccy-future/county-profiles/Hlickman.html
Crystal,
I do not know how many the committee wants. Here are some of the neighboring. I have also included the State of Tennessee listing from their website.
Drug Free Dickson (Dickson County Prevention Coalition) - https://drugfreedickson.com/
Cheatham County Prevention - https://www.cheathamcoalition.org/
Stewart County Prevention - https://www.scosap.org/
Maury Count Prevention - https://mauryprevention.org/
Here is the link to all the coalitions in Tennessee and what they do
https://www.tn.gov/behavioral-health/substance-abuse-services/prevention/anti-drug-coalition.html
Debby Rainey
Regional Manager Community Impact,
Dickson, Hickman and Williamson Counties
United Way of Greater Nashville
2671 Fairview Blvd|Suite 104
Fairview, Tennessee 37062
Office 615 780 2508
crystal.fitzgerald@hickmancountytn.gov
To:
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Subject:
RE: United Way Investment in Hickman County
From: crystal.fitzgerald@hickmancountytn.gov <crystal.fitzgerald@hickmancountytn.gov>
Sent: Friday, October 2, 2026 9:37 AM
To: Chris Chilton <mayor@hickmancountytn.gov>; Jim Melrose <jim.melrose@twkumc.org>; Ken.Daron@yahoo.com;
Melanie Cagle <melanie.cagle@tnpd.org>; Ryan Rogers <ryan.rogers@hickmancountytn.gov>; Sarah Talley
<Sarah.Talley@hickmancountytn.gov>; wdepaul@bellsouth.net
Subject: FW: United Way Investment in Hickman County
Please see email below and attachment for United Way Impact on our County.
Crystal Fitzgerald
Finance Director
Hickman County Finance
114N. Central Ave, Suite 203
Centerville, TN 37033
Phone: (931)729-6162
Fax: (931)729-4994
From: Debby Rainey <Debby.Rainey@unitedwaygn.org>
Sent: Friday, September 18, 2026 2:16 PM
To: Crystal Fitzgerald <crystal.fitzgerald@hickmancountytn.gov>
Subject: United Way Investment in Hickman County
Crystal,
Here you go. This does not include the Raise Your Hand tutoring that
will start at the East schools. Nor does it include the work being done
by Cul2Vate (they are donating food boxes including beef and pork).
Debby Rainey
Regional Manager Community Impact,
Dickson, Hickman and Williamson Counties
United Way of Greater Nashville
2671 Fairview Blvd I Suite 104
1
WHAT IMPACT LOOKS LIKE IN
HICKMAN COUNTY
COMMUNITY IMPACT
FUNDS INVESTED IN 2025:
$91,850
50%
of households
are below the
ALICE threshold
14% are in poverty
36% are ALICE households
Sources ALICE threshold. 2010-2023
Map is shaded to show the percentage of households that are
below the ALICE threshold (poverty-level and ALICE households
combined) The darker the blue, the higher the percentage
AGENCIES SERVING HICKMAN COUNTY
Bolded names are new partners
21,947
27
American Cancer Society Inc. Middle
TN Chapter
Nashville Conflict Resolution Center
American Red Cross
One Generation Away
impacted by services in
Community
Progressive Directions
education, economic mobility,
Impact-funded
Boy Scouts of Middle Tennessee
health or basic needs
partners
Second Harvest Food Bank of
Building Lives Foundation
Middle Tennessee
CASA of Highland Rim
Special Olympics Tennessee
$
Dickson Community Clinic
Tennessee Higher Education
Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee
Initiative Inc.
Goodwill Industries of Middle
Tennessee Justice Center Inc.
90
$73,105
Tennessee, Inc.
Tennessee Kidney Foundation
GraceWorks Ministries
Tennessee Poison Center
tax returns
in tax refunds
Hard Bargain Mt Hope Redevelopment Inc
Tennessee Voices
completed
through VITA
through VITA
High Hopes Development Center
The Refuge Center for Counseling
Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee
Waves, Inc.
and the Cumberlands
211
Women Are Safe, Inc.
Mercy Community Healthcare
NAMI Tennessee
203
400
211 Helpline
backpacks
referrals made to
packed through
neighbors in crisis
Stuff the Bus
6

## Table 1

| 1) | Crystal Fitzgerald, Finance Director, was present and gave a financial summary of the account held by the Opioid Account. Total Funds are $119,089.45 with an additional $5,000.00 set aside for Board expenses and $165,000.00 to be disbursed to HC Behavioral Health. A copy was provided to all members and attached to the agenda and the formal notes. Motion made by Sarah Talley and Seconded by William DePaul to approve the Financial Report; all in favor, no nays. Motion passed. |
| --- | --- |
| 2) | United Way returned $13,109.03 in unused grant funds from the prior grant monies. |
| 3) 4) 5) | The Hickman County School System (Behavioral Heath) has returned $22,974.79 in unused grant money (computer system) from the prior year grant monies. The Contract with Prevention Now has not been signed by all the parties. Welcomed Ryan Rogers to the Board as appointed by Mayor Chilton. |

## Table 2

| DATE | DESCRIPTION | CHECK | DEBIT | CREDIT | BALANCE |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 8/5/2022 | Opioid Settlement (Wilmington Trust) | 16406 |  | 8,961.84 | 8,961.84 |
| 10/7/2022 | Opioid Settlement (Wilmington Trust) | 17084 |  | 9,418.46 | 18,380.30 |
| 11/14/2022 | Opioid Settlement (Wilmington Trust) | 17545 |  | 35,878.23 | 54,258.53 |
| 3/1/2023 | Opioid Abatement(County Distribution | 54535185 |  | 151,344.58 | 205,603.11 |
| 8/9/2023 | Opioid Settlement (Wilmington Trust) | 22927 |  | 9,418.46 | 215,021.57 |
| 3/19/2024 | Opioid Settlement (US Bank) Walmart Settlement | 110421242 |  | 30,324.29 | 245,345.86 |
| 3/19/2024 | Opioid Settlement (US Bank) Allergan Settlement | 110420634 |  | 3,443.14 | 248,789.00 |
| 3/19/2024 | Opioid Settlement (US Bank) CVS Settlement | 110421106 |  | 3,829.50 | 252,618.50 |
| 3/19/2024 | Opioid Settlement (US Bank) TEVA Settlement | 110420805 |  | 3,111.75 | 255,730.25 |
| 3/19/2024 | Opioid Settlement (US Bank) Walgreens Settlement | 110422197 |  | 2,965.60 | 258,695.85 |
| 3/19/2024 | Opioid Settlement (US Bank) Walgreens Settlement | 110422208 |  | 4,492.88 | 263,188.73 |
| 3/22/2024 | Opioid Settlement (Wilmington Trust) | 26971 |  | 5,188.70 | 268,377.43 |
| 4/22/2024 | Opioid Settlement (County Distribution) | 55383969 |  | 149,649.68 | 418,027.11 |
| 6/30/2024 | Abatement Interest 03/23-06/24 | Interest |  | 6,606.72 | 424,633.83 |
| 8/6/2024 | Opioid Settlement (US Bank) CVS Settlement | 110524034 |  | 3,053.07 | 427,686.90 |
| 8/6/2024 | Opioid Settlement (US Bank) TEVA Settlement | 110529746 |  | 3,114.07 | 430,800.97 |
| 8/6/2024 | Opioid Settlement (US Bank)Allergan Settlement | 110523926 |  | 3,445.40 | 434,246.37 |
| 8/6/2024 | Opioid Settlement (Wilmington Trust) | 30060 |  | 11,788.54 | 446,034.91 |
| 8/10/2024 | Abatement Interest (July) |  |  | 1,045.84 | 447,080.75 |
| 9/17/2024 | Opioid Settlement (McKinsey Subdivision Settlement) | 2407 |  | 13,705.35 | 460,786.10 |
| 8/30/2024 | Abatement Interest (August) |  |  | 1,049.40 | 461,835.50 |
| 9/30/2024 | Abatement Interest (September) |  |  | 1,052.97 | 462,888.47 |
| 10/31/2024 | Abatement Interest (October) |  |  | 683.65 | 463,572.12 |
| 11/22/2024 | Moore, Carla | 1004308 | (87.10) |  | 463,485.02 |
| 11/30/2024 | Abatement Interest (November) |  |  | 1,144.52 | 464,629.54 |
| 12/31/2024 | Abatement Interest (December) |  |  | 883.03 | 465,512.57 |
| 1/31/2025 | Abatement Interest (January) |  |  | 835.89 | 466,348.46 |
| 2/4/2025 | Educare (1st Round) | 1004943 | (80,000.00) |  | 386,348.46 |
| 2/4/2025 | HC Board of Ed (Prevention Now) | 1004945 | (20,000.00) |  | 366,348.46 |
| 2/4/2025 | HC Board of Ed (Behavioral Health) | 1004946 | (100,000.00) |  | 266,348.46 |
| 2/11/2025 | Pearltown Housing Initiative | 1005088 | (50,000.00) |  | 216,348.46 |
| 2/18/2024 | United Way | 1005150 | (60,000.00) |  | 156,348.46 |
| 2/25/2025 | Bernard Community Center | 1005187 | (40,000.00) |  | 116,348.46 |
| 2/28/2025 | Abatement Interest |  |  | 194.90 | 116,543.36 |
| 3/7/2025 | CASA of Highland Rim | 1005305 | (12,700.00) |  | 103,843.36 |
| 3/7/2025 | Hope In Recovery | 1005312 | (75,000.00) |  | 28,843.36 |
| 3/7/2025 | VFW Post 4967 | 1005339 | (8,000.00) |  | 20,843.36 |
| 4/7/2025 | Opioid Abatement(County Distribution) | 8587450 |  | 119,117.61 | 139,960.97 |
| 4/21/2025 | Opioid Settlement Bank) Walgreens Settlement | 110704478 |  | 2,965.60 | 142,926.57 |
| 4/30/2025 | Abatement Interest (April) |  |  | 275.34 | 143,201.91 |
| 5/30/2025 | Abatement Interest(May) |  |  | 318.38 | 143,520.29 |
| 6/23/2024 | Opioid Settlement (US Bank) Kroger | 110741744 |  | 1,642.96 | 145,163.25 |
| 6/23/2024 | Opioid Settlement (US Bank) Kroger | 110741745 |  | 1,642.96 | 146,806.21 |
| 6/26/2025 | The Booker D. Foundation | 1006503 | (15,000.00) |  | 131,806.21 |
| 6/30/2025 | Abatement Interest (June) |  |  | 319.23 | 132,125.44 |
| 7/30/2025 | Abatement Interest (July) |  |  | 320.08 | 132,445.52 |
| 8/12/2025 | Opioid Settlement (US Bank) Allergan Settlement |  |  | 3,445.50 | 135,891.02 |
| 8/8/2025 | Opioid Settlement(Wilmington Trust) | 35984 |  | 11,788.54 | 147,679.56 |
| 8/18/2025 | Opioid Settlement((US Bank)Teva Settlement | 110806595 |  | 3,114.07 | 150,793.63 |
| 8/18/2025 | Opioid Settlement( Bank)CVS Settlement | 110805896 |  | 6,101.30 | 156,894.93 |
| 8/30/2025 | Abatement Interest (August) |  |  | 320.94 | 157,215.87 |
| 9/30/2025 | Abatement Interest (September) |  |  | 308.72 | 157,524.59 |
| 10/30/2025 | Abatement Interest (October) |  |  | 303.46 | 157,828.05 |
| 11/25/2025 | Pearltown Housing Initiative (Return of Grant Funds) | 34039 |  | 50,000.00 | 207,828.05 |
| 11/30/2025 | Abatement Interest (November) |  |  | 310.05 | 208,138.10 |
| 12/31/2025 | Abatement Interest (December) |  |  | 394.67 | 208,532.77 |
| 1/2/2025 | VFW Return of funds |  |  | 685.06 | 209,217.83 |
| 1/31/2026 | Abatement Interest (January) |  |  | 440.00 | 209,657.83 |

## Table 3

| 2/10/2026 | The Booker D. Foundation return of funds | 5562 |  | 7,491.32 | 217,149.15 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2/23/2026 | CASA of Highland Rim (Return of Grant Funds) |  |  | 1,945.01 | 219,094.16 |
| 2/28/2026 | Abatement Interest (February) |  |  | 441.13 | 219,535.29 |
| 3/23/2026 | Educare (Return of Funds) | VV778 |  | 5,000.00 | 224,535.29 |
| 3/27/2026 | Bernard Community Center (Return of Funds) | 34141 |  | 10,542.99 | 235,078.28 |
| 3/27/2026 | Hope In Recovery (Return of Grant Funds) | 1607 |  | 37,304.28 | 272,382.56 |
| 3/31/2026 | Abatement Interest |  |  | 441.41 | 272,823.97 |
| 4/13/2026 | CASA of Highland Rim (Return of Grant Funds) | 1755882 |  | 61.79 | 272,885.76 |
| 5/4/2026 | Opioid Abatement (County Distribution) |  |  | 74,144.72 | 347,030.48 |
| 5/5/2026 | Opioid Settlement (US Bank) Walgreens Settlement | 110968645 |  | 2,965.60 | 349,996.08 |
| 5/7/2026 | Opioid Settlement (US Bank) Kroger | 110971337 |  | 1,642.96 | 351,639.04 |
| 4/17/2026 | Stryker (EMS Heart Monitor/CPR Devices) | 1009608 | (163,891.05) |  | 187,747.99 |
| 04/31/2026 | Abatement Interest (April 2026) |  |  | 220.71 | 187,968.70 |
| 6/15/2026 | Educare (Return of Funds) | VV780 |  | 60,000.00 | 247,968.70 |
| 5/31/2026 | Abatement Interest (May 2026) |  |  | 29.64 | 247,998.34 |
| 6/22/2026 | Opioid Settlement (Wilmington Trust) Janssen Payment 6 |  |  | 1,809.59 | 249,807.93 |
| 6/30/2026 | Hickman County Board of Education (Prevention Now) | 1010509 | (22,000.00) |  | 227,807.93 |
| 6/30/2026 | Abatement Interest (June 2026) |  |  | 246.92 | 228,054.85 |
| 7/31/2026 | Opioid Settlement (US Bank) TEVA Settlement | 111016790 |  | 3,114.07 | 231,168.92 |
| 7/31/2026 | Opioid Settlement (Wilmington Trust) | 41403 |  | 11,788.54 | 242,957.46 |
| 7/31/2026 | Abatement Interest (July 2026) |  |  | 234.78 | 243,192.24 |
| 8/3/2026 | Opioid Settlement (US Bank) CVS Settlement | 111020558 |  | 6,101.30 | 249,293.54 |
| 8/3/2026 | Opioid Settlement (US Bank) Allergan Settlement | 111023143 |  | 3,445.40 | 252,738.94 |
| 8/12/2026 | United Way (Return of Grant funds) | 151972 |  | 13,109.03 | 265,847.97 |
| 8/31/2026 | Abatement Interest (August 2026) |  |  | 266.69 | 266,114.66 |
| 9/4/2026 | School Behavioral Health (Return of Funds) | 41005307 |  | 22,974.79 | 289,089.45 |
| 9/22/2026 | School Behavioral Health | 1011356 | (135,097.88) |  | 153,991.57 |
| 9/22/2026 | School Behavioral Health | 1011356 | (29,902.12) |  | 124,089.45 |
| 9/30/2026 | Abatement Interest (September) |  |  | 348.37 | 124,437.82 |
| 10/5/2026 | Opioid Settlement (US Bank)Manufacturers Settlement | 111058549 |  | 3,588.41 | 128,026.23 |
|  |  |  |  |  | 128,026.23 |
|  |  |  |  |  | 128,026.23 |
|  |  |  |  |  | 128,026.23 |
|  |  |  |  |  | 128,026.23 |
|  |  |  | (811,678.15) | 939,704.38 | 128,026.23 |
|  | Pending Payments Allocated for Board |  |  |  | (5,000.00) |

## Table 4

| Application due date | November 30, 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Anticipated notice of award |  |
| Anticipated funding period | 2026/2027 Fiscal Year |
| Submission date | October 5, 2026 |

## Table 5

| Organization name | Meetopolis Wellness, LLC |
| --- | --- |
| Purpose of organization | Meetopolis Wellness, LLC is a for-profit, Arizona-based health technology company whose purpose is to improve access to behavioral health, substance use recovery supports, peer connection, harm-reduction resources, and community-based services through an evidence-informed digital engagement platform. Meetopolis strengthens the continuum of care by connecting individuals and families to peer support, virtual support groups, local resources, treatment and recovery services, naloxone access, crisis resources, and Connections to Care before, during, and after formal treatment. Meetopolis uses a hub-and-spoke model: the platform serves as the central digital hub, and existing county providers, treatment organizations, public health agencies, peer-support programs, first responders, schools, faith and community organizations, justice partners, family services, and other local resources serve as the spokes. Rather than replacing existing services, Meetopolis layers onto the infrastructure already operating in the community, helping residents find, access, and stay connected to those services while giving partners a shared digital engagement layer that extends support beyond office hours and geographic boundaries. This approach is grounded in evidence that recovery is strengthened by ongoing social connection, peer support, and continued engagement outside clinical settings. SAMHSA recognizes peer support as an important component of recovery-oriented systems of care and notes that peer services can extend support into individuals' everyday environments. For Hickman County, Meetopolis will layer onto the county's current opioid-response and recovery infrastructure to expand access without duplicating services: strengthening warm hand-offs, connecting residents and families to local and regional treatment and recovery resources, supporting harm-reduction and overdose-prevention efforts, reducing isolation, and creating a central digital connection point between episodes of care. |

## Table 6

| Type of organization (501c3, for profit, governmental) | For-profit (limited liability company) |
| --- | --- |
| Federal tax ID number | 93-2855326 |
| Is your organization certified, licensed, or accredited by the State of TN? If yes, provide documentation. | [X] Yes No Meetopolis is a digital engagement platform, not a state-licensed treatment provider. It connects residents to Tennessee-licensed treatment and recovery providers. |
| Amount of funding currently (already) being received from Hickman County and purpose | $0. Meetopolis does not currently receive any funding from Hickman County. |
| Is your organization headquartered in Hickman County? | No. Meetopolis is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. Services are delivered digitally to Hickman County residents, with local outreach and partner onboarding. |
| Have you applied for Opioid Abatement Funds in any other county? | Yes. Meetopolis has applied in other counties. Each application is a separate, county-specific project budget, and no costs are duplicated across counties. |
| Street address | 6501 E Greenway #103-218, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 |
| Email address | hello@meetopolis.com |
| Phone number | (818) 209-1933 |
| Name of project director | Lisa Butkiewicz |
| Title of project director | Founder & CEO |
| Name of project contact | Lisa Butkiewicz |
| Title of project contact | Founder & CEO |

## Table 7

| New or existing project? (Check one) | [X] New Existing |
| --- | --- |
| If existing, have/will you receive grant funding from any other source for this project? | Not applicable. This is a new project. |
| If yes, amount | Not applicable. |
| If existing, how will these funds be used to supplement rather than supplant the project? | Not applicable. This is a new project for Hickman County. |
| Will you charge a fee or bill insurances for the services provided with this project? | [X] Yes No Meetopolis will not charge Hickman County residents or bill insurance for grant-funded services. |
| Is the project evidence-based or based on promising practices? (Provide links to supporting evidence) | [X] Yes No https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/recovery https://www.samhsa.gov/brss-tacs/recovery-support-tools/peers https://findtreatment.gov/ |

## Table 8

| Strategies that will be addressed | [X] Primary Prevention |
| --- | --- |
| with funds (select all that apply) | [X] Harm Reduction |
|  | Treatment |
|  | [X] Recovery Support |
|  | [X] Education & Training |
|  | [X] Research & Evaluation |
| Target population and geographical area | Hickman County, Tennessee. Priority populations: residents affected by or at risk for opioid or other substance use; people in recovery; people transitioning from treatment, emergency care, crisis services, or |

## Table 9

|  | incarceration; families and caregivers; adolescents and young adults; justice-involved and re-entry populations; veterans and first responders; and residents facing transportation, geographic, or stigma barriers. |
| --- | --- |
| Anticipated number of people served with awarded funds | At least 200 Hickman County residents during the 12-month funding period |
| What percentage of funds awarded will be used to serve residents of Hickman County? | 100%. All funds support Hickman County-specific implementation, outreach, technology, engagement, and reporting. |

## Table 10

| (Budget Template submitted separately) |  |
| --- | --- |
| Total funding request | $50,000 |

## Table 11

| Line item | Amount |
| --- | --- |
| Hickman County platform licensing and hosting | $23,000 |
| County customization and Connections to Care resource configuration | $5,000 |
| Local partner onboarding (8 partners x $1,500) | $12,000 |
| Data collection, outcomes measurement, and quarterly reporting (4 reports X $1,000) | $4,000 |
| Custom marketing and community outreach materials | $2,000 |
| Project and implementation support | $4,000 |
| TOTAL | $50,000 |

## Table 12

| Objective | Activities | Outcomes | Measures of Success | Timeframe | Accountability | Funds Requested |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| What is the measurable result you are seeking to achieve? | What activities will be completed that help achieve the corresponding objective? | What outcome do you hope to achieve? | How will the success of the objective be assessed? What data points will be measured? | When will this part of the project begin and end? | Who is responsible for each project activity? | What are the requested grant funds for this part of the project? |
| 1. Increase access to treatment, recovery, peer- support. crisis and community resources through one Hickman County digital entry point. | Configure and launch a Hickman County-branded digital recovery hub: build the Hickman County Connections to Care resource section; map treatment, recovery, crisis and community resources; begin resident outreach. | Residents have one accessible place to find local help and connect to services: at least 200 residents reached or enrolled. | Registrations, resource views and Connections to Care interactions (target: at least 100 navigation interactions). | Months 1-3: configuration and launch. Months 3-12: ongoing access and updates. | Lisa Butkiewicz. Founder & CEO (project director); Meetopolis implementation team | $18,000.00 |
| 2. Strengthen warm handoffs and continuity of care between providers, recovery organizations. county systems and community supports. | Outreach to treatment providers. peer recovery organizations. public health, first responders. schools, justice and re-entry, faith-based and family-support organizations: onboard them as hub-and-spoke partners; set up warm hand-off pathways. | A connected local network in which partners can direct residents into ongoing support instead of only a phone number or resource list. | Number of local organizations/resources onboarded (target: at least 8); referral activity and Connections to Care interactions. | Months 1-3: initial onboarding. Months 6- 9: partner expansion. Ongoing through Month 12. | Lisa Butkiewicz. Founder & CEO (project director); Meetopolis implementation team; participating local partners | $12,000.00 |
| 3. Reduce isolation and strengthen recovery capital through peer communities. groups. family support and ongoing connection. | Establish Hickman County peer communities and virtual support groups; provide family and caregiver supports; maintain ongoing engagement between appointments and after discharge (platform licensing and hosting share). | Residents in recovery and their families stay connected to peers and support, reducing isolation during high-risk periods. | At least 75 residents in peer-support or virtual- group activities: at least 150 residents actively engaging: at least 12 group sessions or activities. | Months 3-6: expansion of peer communities and groups. Months 6- 12: continued engagement. | Meetopolis implementation team | $6,000.00 |

## Table 13

| 4. Expand rural access by reducing transportation, distance, scheduling and stigma barriers. | County-branded community outreach and marketing materials; promote mobile-accessible digital support across Hickman County, including rural areas, through local partners. | Residents facing transportation. distance, scheduling or stigma barriers can access support anytime from a phone or computer. | Registrations and active users by referral source; outreach materials distributed: partner- driven enrollments. | Months 2-3: launch outreach. Months 3-12: ongoing targeted outreach. | Lisa Butkiewicz, Founder & CEO (project director): Meetopolis implementation team; local partners | $2,000.00 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 5. Increase overdose- prevention, naloxone and recovery education. | Provide opioid, recovery and wellness education: provide naloxone and overdose-prevention navigation; connect residents to 988 and other crisis supports (platform licensing and hosting share). | Residents and families know how to prevent and respond to an overdose and where to find naloxone and crisis help. | Educational content engagement: naloxone and crisis resource interactions; education sessions or activities held. | Months 3-12. | Meetopolis implementation team | $4,000.00 |
| 6. Produce measurable quarterly engagement and connection-to-care outcomes for Hickman County. | Collect aggregate platform metrics; measure outcomes against targets: submit quarterly reports: conduct a midyear outcome review; prepare final report and sustainability plan. | Hickman County receives clear, regular data showing reach, engagement and connection to care. | Four quarterly reports submitted on time: year- end outcomes compared with 12-month targets: sustainability milestones. | Quarterly reports throughout. Months 6- 9: early outcome review. Months 9-12: final reporting. | Meetopolis implementation team | $4,000.00 |
| Project and implementation support | Project management, coordination with Hickman County and implementation oversight across all objectives. | The project is delivered on schedule, within budget and in coordination with the County. | Milestones completed on schedule; budget tracked against plan: County contract and reporting requirements met. | Months 1-12. | Lisa Butkiewicz, Founder & CEO and team | $4,000.00 |

## Table 14

|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Date: October 14, 2026 |  |  |  |  |  |
| Expense or Activity | Description | Strategy Addressed | Cost | Quantity | Total Cost |
| Platform licensing and hosting | Hickman County-branded Meetopolis digital recovery hub: platform license, secure hosting, technology infrastructure and resident access for the 12-month project | Recovery Support: Harm Reduction: Primary Prevention | $23,000.00 | 1 | $23,000.00 |
| County customization and Connections to Care configuration | Configure the Hickman County hub and load local treatment. recovery, crisis, naloxone and community resources into Connections to Care | Recovery Support: Harm Reduction | $5,000.00 | 1 | $5,000.00 |
| Local partner onboarding | Outreach, onboarding and training for local organizations as hub-and- spoke partners. including warm hand-off pathways (8 partners at $1,500 each) | Recovery Support: Education & Training | $1,500.00 | 8 | $12,000.00 |
| Data collection. outcomes measurement and quarterly reporting | Aggregate platform metrics. outcome measurement and four quarterly reports to Hickman County ($1,000 per report) | Research & Evaluation | $1,000.00 | 4 | $4,000.00 |
| Custom marketing and community outreach materials | County-branded print and digital outreach promoting the hub. naloxone access and recovery education | Primary Prevention: Education & Training | $2,000.00 | 1 | $2,000.00 |
| Project and implementation support | Project management, county coordination and implementation oversight for the 12-month project | All strategies | $4,000.00 | 1 | $4,000.00 |
|  |  |  |  |  | $0.00 $0.00 |
|  |  |  |  |  | $0.00 |
|  |  |  |  |  | $0.00 |
|  |  |  |  |  | $0.00 |
|  |  |  |  |  | $0.00 |
|  |  |  |  | Project Total = | $50,000.00 |

## Table 15

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| --- | --- | --- |
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| Laura Lynn! | REAL PEOPLE BRIGHTER DAYS. TOGETHER. | Together Search here |
| A safe space to connect share 1 together, |  | Events Groups Support Buddles |
| Search people events and Find your people. | SUPPORT RECOVERY CONNECTION HOPE SUD Support A supportive community for your recovery journey. | Support Buddies Connect with others who get it. you Ramza |
| Find your support. Search grape and support budden | DURINSPORT + GALLERY 4 Members Scottsdale, AZ | Batool FOLLOWED Susan FOLLOWED |
| Need Help Now? Call free 211 support | Public Group JoinGroup | Patel vidhi FOLLOWED Sarah Michaels |
| you Connections to Care Find local resources. treatment options and support invices | Message Group About | FOLLOW Gwenn Swift FOLLOW |
| Belong You matter. | We're a group of women who get together to docute sobriety. share experiences | Sarah Fischer FOLLOW |
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| MJ From Mession Home | Peer Support Wellness Encouragement Community | I = $ i |

## Table 16

|  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
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## Table 17

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| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |

## Table 18

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| --- | --- | --- | --- |
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| meetopolis | Michelle | Groups Together | Support Belong |
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## Table 19

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| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
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## Table 20

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| --- | --- | --- | --- |
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|  | Find Treatment Near You See | Hour GAUDENZIA | Message Group |
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|  | I My | 527 Group | ANG Sober Testimonies Expired 15 night of THIS Virtual |

## Table 21

|  | Peer communities & support groups | Virtual events & ongoing engagement | [X] | Support Buddy check-ins |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| + | Connections to Care | Local resources & treatment support |  | Family, caregiver & life-stage support |

## Table 22

| meetopolis à BE HAPPY. HEALTHY. WHOLE | Building a healthier, more connected tomorrow- one conversation at 8 time. | in |
| --- | --- | --- |

## Table 23

| Application due date | November 30th, 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Anticipated notice of award |  |
| Anticipated funding period | 2026/2027 Fiscal Year |
| Submission date | 10/16/26 |

## Table 24

| Organization name | CASA of the Highland Rim (Hickman County) |
| --- | --- |
| Purpose of organization To train and assist juvenile abused and Highland Rim. | empower court appointed volunteer advocates that court in providing for the 'best interest' of the neglected children in counties served by CASA of the |
| Type of organization (501c3, for profit, governmental) | 501c3 Non Profit |
| Federal tax ID number | 47-5058982 |
| Is your organization certified, licensed, or accredited by the state of TN? If yes, provide documentation. | [X] Yes No |
| Amount of funding currently (already) being received from Hickman County and purpose. | $0 |
| Is your organization headquartered in Hickman County? | No. Hickman County has it's own program, staff person and local office. We are headquartered in Dickson, with an executive director that oversees multiple counties, including Hickman |
| Have you applied for Opioid Abatement Funds in any other county? | No (CASA in Dickson applied to Dickson County Opioid to support that program) |

## Table 25

| Street address | P.O. Box 3, Dickson, TN 37056 |
| --- | --- |
| Email address | heather@casahighlandrim.org |
| Phone number | 931-306-7926 |
| Name of project director | Renee Badon |
| Title of project director | Executive Director |
| Name of project contact | Heather jackson |
| Title of project contact | Volunteer and Development Coordinator |

## Table 26

| Expense or Activity | Description | Strategy Addressed | Cost | Quantity | Total Cost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Advocate Recruitment / | design and printing of materials | Al | $1,500.00 | N/A | $1,500.00 |
| Advocate Support | supplies and materials needed cases | Al / B2 | $900.00 | N/A | $900.00 |
| Training Supplies | substance-misuse education / other | A1 / C3 | $1,200.00 | N/A | $1,200.00 |
| Community Awareness | Posters, handouts, printed material | G1 | $800.00 | N/A | $800.00 |
| Program Supplies | ink, paper,office supplies | B2 | $600.00 | N/A | $600.00 |
|  |  |  |  |  | $0.00 |
|  |  |  |  |  | $0.00 |
|  |  |  |  |  | $0.00 |
|  |  |  |  |  | $0.00 |
|  |  |  |  |  | $0.00 |
|  |  |  |  |  | $0.00 |
|  |  |  |  |  | $0.00 |
|  |  |  |  | Project Total = | $5,000.00 |

## Table 27

| Organization: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Date: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Objective | Activities | Outcomes | Measures of Success | Timeframe | Accountability | Funds Requested |
| What is the measurable result you are seeking to achieve? | What activities will be completed that help achieve the corresponding objective? | What outcome do you hope to achieve? | How will the success of the objective be assessed? What data points will be measured? | When will this part of the project begin and end? | Who is responsible for each project activity? | What are the requested grant funds for this part of the project? |
| Printed materials /outreach | Design flyers, imformation packets.Distribute materials at community events, partner agencies, and public locations for recruitment sessions and awareness campaigns | Greater community engagement. increased volunteer inquiries. and improved understanding of CASA's role in protecting | At least 150 outreach packets distributed. At least 10 new volunteer inquiries generated from printed | Materials will be produced and distributed throughout the fiscal year. | Hickman County CASA Program Coordinator and CASA's Executive Director | $1,500.00 |
| Training Supplies & Educational Resources | Provide high-quality, evidence-informed training to new and existing advocates to ensure trauma-informed. substance-misuse-aware advocacy. | Advocates are better prepared to identify safety risks, understand substance-misuse dynamics. and support children effectively. | Five new advocates trained and sworn in using updated materials. | Used during quarterly pre-service sessions and ongoing continuing education. | Hickman County CASA Program Coordinator and CASA'sExecutive Director | $1,200.00 |
| Volunteer Support & Supervision Materials | Ensure advocates have the tools needed for advocacy. accurate documentation, case monitoring, and consistent supervision. | Improved case documentation. stronger advocacy quality, and more consistent monitoring of children impacted by substance misuse. | 100% of advocates receive updated documentation tools.Monthly supervision meetings completed with documented case reviews.Increased accuracy and timeliness of court reports | sed throughout the fiscal year during monthly supervision and case reviews. | Hickman County CASA Program Coordinator and CASA's Executive Director | $900.00 |
| Community Awareness & Prevention Materials | ncrease public awareness of substance-related child welfare issues and promote CASA as a protective, life-saving resource. | Create posters, table displays, signage, and informational cards.Participate in community events. school programs, and outreach | Distribution of 200+ prevention Participation in at least 6 community events. | Materials will be used at events and outreach activities year-round. | Hickman County CASA Program Coordinator and CASA's Executive Director | $800.00 |

## Table 28

| Income |  |
| --- | --- |
| Unrestricted Contributions | FY 26-27 Budget |
| Donations |  |
| General Donations | $ 2,000.00 |
| Memorials | $ - |
| Total Donations | $ 2,000.00 |
| Special Events Revenue |  |
| Champions - ALL | $ 12,000.00 |
| Casting for Kids- SC | $ - |
| Twinkle & Twirl- DC | $ - |
| Special Event - HC | $ 3,000.00 |
| Total Special Events | $ 15,000.00 |
| Other Miscellaneous Income |  |
| Reimbursements | $ - |
| Interest Income | $ - |
| Total Miscellaneous Income | $ - |
| Total Unrestricted Contributions | $ 17,000.00 |
| Grants: Restricted |  |
| Community Foundation | $ - |
| Jackson Foundation | $ - |
| Detwiller Foundation | $ - |
| Ascension St Thomas | $ 10,000.00 |
| HCA Community Grant | $ - |
| Continuing the Good | $ 4,697.43 |
| County Government Grant | $ - |
| TCCY- Hickman | $ 40,000.00 |
| UWGN- Hickman | $ 5,000.00 |
| Total Restricted Contributions | $ 59,697.43 |
| TOTAL INCOME | $ 76,697.43 |

## Table 29

| Expenses | FY 26-27 Budget |
| --- | --- |
| CASA Volunteers |  |
| Appreciation | $ 200.00 |
| Background Checks | $ 450.00 |
| Training | $ 500.00 |
| Com. Found.Travel/etc | $ - |
| Total CASA Volunteers | $ 1,150.00 |
| Office Expenses |  |
| Bank Service Charges | $ - |
| Sales Tax | $ 20.00 |
| Paypal Fees | $ 40.00 |

## Table 30

| Melio Fees | $ - |
| --- | --- |
| Gifts | $ - |
| Office Equipment | $ 500.00 |
| Office Supplies | $ 250.00 |
| Postage & Delivery | $ 200.00 |
| Printing & Reproduction | $ 200.00 |
| Computer & Software- SET | $ 600.00 |
| Total Office Expences | $ 1,810.00 |
| Operations - SET |  |
| Employee Recruitment | $ 100.00 |
| Internet | $ - |
| Cell Phone | $ 500.00 |
| Website | $ 310.00 |
| Direct Mailing | $ 125.00 |
| Total Communications | $ 1,035.00 |
| Program Expense |  |
| Networking | $ 200.00 |
| Awareness | $ 1,500.00 |
| Promotional Materials | $ 200.00 |
| Total Program Expense | $ 1,900.00 |
| Professional Fees - SET |  |
| Bookkeeping | $ 1,600.00 |
| Accounting | $ 680.00 |
| Total Professional Fees | $ 2,280.00 |
| Insurance - SET |  |
| Corporate Liability | $ 984.00 |
| Workers Comp/Property | $ 325.00 |
| Total Insurance | $ 1,309.00 |
| Staff Education & Training |  |
| Travel | $ 1,000.00 |
| Registration Fees | $ 750.00 |
| Per Diem | $ 500.00 |
| Total Staff Ed. & Training | $ 2,250.00 |
| Board Expense |  |
| Board Training | $ 200.00 |
| Background Check | $ 200.00 |
| Total Board Expense | $ 400.00 |
| Dues- SET |  |
| National CASA Association | $ 100.00 |
| Tennessee CASA Asso. | $ 44.00 |
| TN Charitable Solicitations | $ 40.00 |
| TN Secretary of State | $ 10.00 |
| Mid-Cumberland Council | $ - |

## Table 31

| Chamber of Commerce | $ 100.00 |
| --- | --- |
| Center for Nonprofit Mang | $ 52.50 |
| Total Dues | $ 346.50 |
| Special Events |  |
| Champions ALL | $ 5,000.00 |
| Casting for Kids- SC | $ - |
| Twinkle & Twirl- DC | $ - |
| Special Events | $ $ |
| Total Special Events | $ 5,000.00 |
| Payroll SET |  |
| Executive Director | $ 10,507.90 |
| Adminitrative Assistant | $ 8,248.24 |
| Volunteer Coordinator | $ - |
| Advocate Supervisor | $ - |
| Vol/Dev Coordinator - Hickman | $ 42,436.00 |
| Vol/Dev Coordinator- Stewart | $ - |
| Adminitrative Asst- Stewart | $ - |
| Total Payroll | $ 61,192.14 |
| Payroll Taxes | $ 5,260.22 |
| TOTAL EXPENSES | $ 83,932.86 |

## Table 32

| Application due date | 09/24/26 |
| --- | --- |
| Anticipated notice of award |  |
| Anticipated funding period | 2026-2027 Fiscal Year |
| Submission date | 09/19/2026 |

## Table 33

| Organizational Information | United Way |
| --- | --- |
| Organization name | Hickman County Substance Prevention Coalition |
| Purpose of organization Hickman County Prevention organizations through effective among youth in Hickman County HCPC will partner with schools, ceate an outreach campaign and substance misuse and treatment so that they can learn to recognize | Coalition (HCPC) mission is to partner with other evidence based stategies to prevent substance use as we strive for a healthy, drug free community. courts, the Health Council, police and parents to provide education and awareness to youth about options. Parents will receive educational training and be aware of signs of misuse. |
| Type of organization (501c3, for profit, governmental) | United Way of Middle Tennessee is a non-profit organization that will act as the Fiscal Agent for HCPC who will implement the program and campaigns. |
| Federal tax ID number | 62-0533104 |
| Is your organization certified, licensed, or accredited by the state of TN? If yes, provide documentation. | [X] Yes No |
| Amount of funding currently (already) being received from Hickman County and purpose. | Prior Year Contract $60,000.00 Returned (13,109.03) Spent $46,890.97 |
| Is your organization headquartered in Hickman County? | The HCPC will be headquartered in Hickman County. United Way of Middle Tennessee has a physical office in Fairview and will be providing the service delivery. |
| Have you applied for Opioid Abatement Funds in any other county? | No |

## Table 34

| Street address | 2671 Fairview Blvd, Ste 104 Fairview, TN 37062 |
| --- | --- |
| Email address | debby.rainey@unitedwaygn.org |
| Phone number | 615-780-2508 |
| Name of project director | Regional Manager of Community Impact (Dickson, Hickman, Williamson,) |
| Title of project director | Director of the Hickman County Prevention Coalition |
| Name of project contact | Debby Rainey |
| Title of project contact | Regional Manager of Community Impact (Dickson, Hickman, Williamson.) |

## Table 35

| Expense or Activity | Description | Strategy Addressed | Cost | Quantity | Total Cost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Salary | Full Time CPRS | Position: |  | 50 weeks | $31,250.00 |
| Travel Expenses | Mileage. Conference |  |  |  | $4,000.00 |
| Medication Lock Boxes | Safe Home storage containers | drug safety |  |  | $5,000.00 |
| Supplies- Advertisement | Newspaper ads, mass mailing, branded tshirts, | community awareness |  |  | $4,000.00 |
| Education Materials | Supplies for schools. community events | Education of community |  |  | $4,000.00 |
| Sponsorships | Supporting partnering agencies |  |  |  | $4,000.00 |
| Indirect Cost |  |  |  |  | $3,000.00 |
|  |  |  |  |  | $0.00 |
|  |  |  |  |  | $0.00 |
|  |  |  |  |  | $0.00 |
|  |  |  |  | Project Total = | $55,250.00 |

## Table 36

| Objective | Activities | Outcomes | Measures of Success | Timeframe | Accountability | Funds Requested |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| What is the measurable result you are seeking to achieve? | What activities will be completed that help achieve the corresponding objective? | What outcome do you hope to achieve? | How will the success of the objective be assessed? What data points will be measured? | When will this part of the project begin and end? | Who is responsible for each project activity? | What are the requested grant funds for this part of the project? |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Increase misuse education | Create a Hickman County Prevention | Implement a prevention | Success will be measured bv | Ongoing | Hickman Countv |  |
| and prevent substance | Coalition. Create partnerships with | coalition. increase community | the success of implementing a |  | Prevention Coalition | $55,250.00 |
| use among vouth. | law enforcement. courts. school | awareness. prevent increased | prevention coalition in Hickman |  | Director. |  |
|  | district. local agencies. local Drug | substance abuse amoung | County. numbers reported of |  |  |  |
|  | Take Back events. | youth. | the local drug disposal units in |  |  |  |
|  |  |  | Hickman County and the |  |  |  |
|  |  |  | opportunity for vouth |  |  |  |
|  |  |  | engagement in Hickman Countv. |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |  | Total Funds Requested $55,250.00 |