There is $2.2 billion coming into the state and counties over the next 10-18 years from the recent opioid settlements. These funds are to be used to expand Harm Reduction, Recovery, and Substance Use Disorder services. There is a long list of options and strategies for those in charge of the spending to choose from, and some could potentially do more harm than good. We want to make sure these funds get used properly on strategies that have been proven to mitigate and decrease the amount of overdoses and overdose fatalities in our communities.
We recognize that the opioid crisis has impacted many residents in our communities, and not just the ones struggling with the disorder. These are the people who know best what the community needs in order to decrease the overdose and overdose fatality rate. Their input needs to be included in the decision-making process when it comes to spending these funds. We are holding this listening session to support the county in collecting that input.
If you would like to learn more about the money coming into your community, or share your thoughts and ideas on how you think the county should spend these funds, please register below to join our Listening Session at Club Serenity in Charleroi on Thursday, September 14th at 6pm.