Kent County approves 2-year plan for $4.7M opioid settlement funds, prioritizing recovery, treatment, and prevention.
Kent County approved a 2-year spending plan for opioid settlement funds, with $4.7M allocated for recovery coach services, jail-based treatment programs, naloxone distribution, harm reduction tools, and prevention curricula for students. The county received $4.7M of a $19M settlement, with annual payments expected through 2038. The plan is a critical step in addressing the opioid crisis, which has claimed 93 lives in 2023.
July 18, 2024
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