Burke County reports expanded opioid-settlement work: naloxone distribution, recovery court results and new hires County opioid settlement coordinator reported distributing more than 1,000 naloxone kits, sustaining recovery court participants with high linkage and retention metrics, securing lower per‑kit costs and hiring a community navigator and co‑responder positions to begin in November.

Burke County is making strides in its opioid recovery efforts, with over 1,000 naloxone kits distributed and impressive retention rates in its recovery court program.

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Opioid settlement program reports naloxone distribution, recovery court outcomes and provider start-ups County opioid-settlement staff reported distributing more than 1,000 naloxone kits countywide, establishing an opioid settlement department and sustaining an expanded recovery court. Provider-led startup strategies (family-centered treatment, recovery housing, low-barrier MAT) have drawn down startup funds and begun receiving referrals.

Burke County's transformative opioid settlement program has successfully distributed over 1,000 naloxone kits and launched a recovery court, showing promising results in treatment adherence and community support.

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