• By Behavioral Health Services
• Posted Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Forsyth County Receiving Requests for Proposals for Behavioral Health and Opioid Settlement Funding

Forsyth County is now accepting applications for FY27 Opioid Settlement and Behavioral Health funding. The application portal will be open beginning January 26, 2026, at 8 a.m., and will close February 13, 2026, at 5 p.m.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted electronically through the County’s designated portal.

Anticipated Funding Timeline

• January 26, 2026 (8 a.m.) – Applications open
• February 13, 2026 (5 p.m.) – Applications close
• April 1, 2026 – Health and Human Services (HHS) Board votes on recommendations
• May 7, 2026 – Board of County Commissioners vote
• June 6–30, 2026 – Possible contracts distributed
• July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 – Potential contract period

Priority Funding Areas

Applicants are asked to select one strategy that best aligns with their proposed project. Organizations may submit multiple applications if proposing distinct projects under different strategies.

Exhibit A Strategies

• Collaborative strategic planning
• Evidence-based addiction treatment
• Recovery support services
• Recovery housing support
• Employment-related services
• Early intervention
• Naloxone distribution
• Post-overdose response teams
• Syringe services programs
• Criminal justice diversion
• Addiction treatment for incarcerated persons
• Reentry programs

Exhibit B Strategies

• Expand access to treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) and co-occurring substance use disorder and/or mental health conditions, including all FDA-approved forms of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
• Support workforce development for addiction professionals serving individuals with OUD and co-occurring SUD/MH conditions
• Provide a full continuum of treatment and recovery services, including supportive housing, peer support, counseling, community navigators, case management, and connections to community-based services
• Fund media campaigns to prevent opioid misuse
• Provide public education related to safe drug disposal
• Support drug take-back, disposal or destruction programs
• Engage nonprofit and faith-based organizations as prevention and support systems
• Fund evidence-based prevention programs in schools or evidence-informed school and community education initiatives

Behavioral Health Funding

Forsyth County is also seeking proposals for Behavioral Health Funding to support services for children and adults with mental health, substance use, and developmental disability needs. Priority areas may include access to care, peer support, diversion from emergency departments or jails, transitional and supported housing, transportation to services, trauma-informed care, respite services, language-accessible services, and evaluations and assessments.

Questions and Assistance

For questions related to Opioid Settlement Funding, contact:
Annie Vasquez, Substance Use Services Coordinator
vasquead@forsyth.cc | 336-703-3175

For questions related to Behavioral Health Funding, contact:
Amber Humble, Behavioral Health Services Supervisor
humbleal@forsyth.cc | 336-703-2606