Federal Grant Awarded to Nassau County

Congrats! The St. Johns River Rural Health Network was awarded the HRSA Rural Communities Opioid Response Program – Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (RCORP-NAS) grant in August 2023. This $1,500,000 grant will go toward a three-year program to reduce the impact of NAS in Nassau County.

For more info, email wendy_anthony@hpcnef.org.

St. Johns County Survey for INK!

Investing in Kids (INK!) and the St. Johns Behavioral Health Consortium have partnered with HPCNEF to launch a county-wide Comprehensive Needs Assessment focused on mental health and well-being. St. Johns County residents are encouraged to complete a short survey on mental health, substance abuse, and the quality of life in their county.

SJRRHN Director Search for 2024

We are looking for Network Members to represent the following entities for our Board of Directors:

• Flagler County
• Volusia County
• AHEC
• Public Health
• EMS

Please email sjrrhn@hpcnef.org for more information.

DYK: Importance of Coalition Building

Coalition building is an important component of rural health planning. Organizations come together to form coalitions to develop and share local resources and address common problems.

Read more about coalitions at RHIhub.

Clay County CHA Published

The Clay County Health Assessment (CHA) has reached its final stage and is currently being shared with stakeholders and residents. A heartfelt thank you to all who contributed! The County Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) is now in progress, with an expected completion date of January 2025.