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supplies, including but not limited to distributing naloxone; 1 fentanyl testing and other drug testing supplies; and for expanding 2 contingency management services. The authority is encouraged to use 3 these funds to leverage federal funding for this purpose to expand 4 buying power when possible. The authority should prioritize funds for 5 naloxone in coordination with the department of health, to expand the 6 distribution of naloxone through the department's overdose education 7 and naloxone distribution program. Funding must be prioritized to 8 fill naloxone access gaps in community behavioral health and other 9 community settings, including providing naloxone for agency staff in 10 organizations such as syringe service programs, housing providers, 11 and street outreach programs. Of the amounts provided in this 12 subsection, $1,000,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for 13 fiscal year 2024 and $1,000,000 of the general fund—state 14 appropriation for fiscal year 2025 are provided solely for the 15 authority to deploy an opioid awareness campaign targeted at youth to 16 increase the awareness of the dangers of fentanyl. 17 (62) $4,763,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for 18 fiscal year 2024, $4,763,000 of the general fund—state appropriation 19 for fiscal year 2025, and $25,754,000 of the general fund—federal 20 appropriation are provided solely to maintain a rate increase 21 authorized for opioid treatment providers on January 1, 2023. 22 (63) $2,387,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for 23 fiscal year 2024 and $2,387,000 of the general fund—state 24 appropriation for fiscal year 2025 are provided solely to support 25 individuals enrolled in the foundational community supports 26 initiative who are transitioning from benefits under RCW 74.04.805 27 due to increased income or other changes in eligibility. The 28 authority, department of social and health services, and department 29 of commerce shall collaborate on this effort. 30 (64) $2,249,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for 31 fiscal year 2024 and $2,249,000 of the general fund—state 32 appropriation for fiscal year 2025 are provided solely for the 33 authority to contract with programs to provide medical respite care 34 for individuals with behavioral health needs. The programs must serve 35 individuals with significant behavioral health needs and medical 36 issues who do not require hospitalization but are unable to provide 37 adequate self-care for their medical conditions. The programs must 38 prioritize services to individuals with complex medical and 39 p. 273 ESSB 5187.SL