Joint committee approves restoration steps for ACT and peer support, taps one‑time funds After debate over package size and sources, the joint committee approved one‑time funding and supplemental language to restore assertive community treatment (ACT) and peer‑support services using Millennium Income Fund, state‑directed opioid settlement funds, and federal match; members also approved a $250,000 opioid‑fund request for peer support in mental health courts.

Idaho's joint committee has taken a pivotal step towards restoring critical behavioral health programs, securing over $4 million in funding to enhance assertive community treatment and peer support services for those in need.

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Barry County board adopts 2026 budget, approves grant applications and claims The Barry County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted Resolution #25-22 approving the 2026 budget and millage after a public hearing; the board also approved $120,640.95 in claims and authorized two grant actions, all by unanimous vote.

The Barry County Board of Commissioners just approved a unanimous budget for 2026, but public concerns about jail funding and staffing priorities are raising eyebrows!

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Panel backs $26.36M for mental-health opioid services and wide mix of prevention, treatment, and forensic funding The committee voted to favorably report a 2026 supplemental appropriation from the Opioid Commission that directs $26.36 million to the Department of Mental Health and additional millions to universities, specialty courts, forensic testing, and other programs supporting prevention, treatment and recovery.

The House Ways and Means committee has just approved a groundbreaking $26.36 million allocation to combat the opioid crisis in Alabama, enhancing prevention and treatment efforts across the state.

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Committee approves expansion of drug-free buffer zones to childcare sites Lawmakers advanced a bill to add childcare facilities and day programs to the list of protected locations where distribution of controlled substances is prohibited; the Department of Social Services said the bill as written would cover faith-based centers and noted roughly 2,400 licensed childcare sites in the state.

South Carolina is taking a bold step to protect children by expanding drug-free zones around childcare facilities, closing a dangerous gap in safety measures.

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Committee clears childcare bill that would require licensed premises to be free of controlled substances The committee advanced Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2219, directing DCYF to require licensed childcare premises be free of controlled substances and authorizing certain operational and hiring provisions; multiple drug‑testing amendments failed but the striking amendment received a due‑pass recommendation and the bill was sent to rules.

Washington's Early Learning & K–12 Education Committee has taken a crucial step to ensure all licensed childcare centers are free from dangerous substances, safeguarding our children’s well-being.

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Council approves opioid remediation agreements with Livingston and Walker police departments The council adopted two resolutions to distribute state/local opioid litigation funds to the Town of Livingston and Walker Police Departments to support evidence-based prevention, treatment and related services; both measures passed unanimously at the Feb. 12 meeting.

Livingston Parish is taking a bold step against the opioid crisis by allocating funds for local police departments to implement effective prevention and treatment strategies.

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Cochise County approves Year 2 of school-based mental health grant, fentanyl pilot and school safety app accounts The Cochise County Board of Supervisors on Feb. 10 approved Year 2 of a federal school-based mental health grant worth $322,268, a fentanyl-reduction pilot with Village Creek Corporation and developer accounts needed to deploy a school safety anonymous tip app tied to Sandy Hook Promise.

Cochise County is taking a bold step forward by approving a $322,268 mental health grant and launching innovative initiatives to combat fentanyl and enhance school safety!

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Subcommittee reports bill to ease insurance coverage for naloxone, prohibit prior authorization (HB 795) HB 795 would prohibit prior authorization and step therapy for opioid antagonists, require insurers place naloxone on the lowest-cost formulary tier, and mandate coverage of OTC naloxone when available. The committee reported the bill by recorded vote 7–0 after supportive testimony from City of Richmond and other members.

Virginia's HB 795 is set to break down barriers to naloxone access, making life-saving opioid antagonists more affordable and available for those in need.

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Cochise County chosen for Mayo Clinic fentanyl‑education pilot using adaptive app in schools County officials said Feb. 5 the Mayo Clinic selected Cochise County as a pilot site for an adaptive education app aimed at 8th–12th graders, with the program set to collect student response data and integrate into health classes; the NFL Foundation was cited as a funding source to Mayo Clinic.

Cochise County is set to lead the way in fentanyl education with a groundbreaking adaptive app from the Mayo Clinic, tailored for students in grades 8-12!

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A new study finds family meals that include real conversation and fewer digital distractions lead to sharply lower rates of teen substance use.

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Sheriff's office to apply for up to $500,000 from Tennessee opioid-abatement council The sheriff’s office will seek a TOAC Cycle 3 grant of up to $500,000 to increase revenues and expenditures for opioid-abatement purposes; grants coordinator Megan Bernard Webb said the grant is no-match. Transcript shows the application request and a brief staff presentation; no vote recorded.

The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office is poised to apply for a significant $500,000 grant aimed at combating the opioid crisis, with no matching funds required!

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Colfax County accepts DOH amendment increasing health council funding; approves DWI grant documents The commission approved a New Mexico Department of Health amendment that increases the Colfax County Health Council contract to about $110,000 to support suicide-prevention and harm-reduction initiatives, and approved annual DWI grant documents and participation in the DWI distribution program.

Colfax County just secured a significant funding boost to tackle suicide prevention and harm reduction projects, marking a vital step forward for local health initiatives!

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Bill to let DBHDS scan and deliver sealed mail electronically raises privacy and operational questions HB 13O4, an agency bill to allow sealed letter mail to be delivered to DBHDS residents in electronic or paper formats (including scanned delivery to secure tablets), was carried by for the day after committee members and providers raised privacy, implementation and scope concerns; the committee directed the behavioral‑health subcommittee to review agency amendment language.

A new bill aims to revolutionize how sealed letters are delivered to those in DBHDS care, but it raises crucial questions about privacy and safety in treatment facilities.

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Committee holds bill requiring drug‑detection products in county middle and high schools amid cost concerns The committee voted to hold PG‑50126, which would require distribution of free drug detection products in Prince George’s County public middle and high schools starting July 1, 2026; councilmembers and county exec representatives sought clearer assurances that no local cost would be imposed and asked for production‑scale analysis.

A new bill could bring free drug-detection products to Prince George’s County schools, but cost concerns are putting the brakes on its progress.

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Polk County health officials seek two staff additions, highlight $6 million HUD lead grant and Narcan distribution limits Health Department presenters told the Board of Supervisors the department's budget includes nearly $1 million in additional revenue driven mainly by grants, including a newly awarded $6 million HUD Lead Hazard Control grant, and requested two FTEs: a community health worker and a Continuous Improvement & Accreditation Coordinator. Presenters also described limits on state-supplied naloxone for unattended vending machines.

Polk County health officials are pushing for new staff and highlighting a $6 million HUD grant, but face challenges in distributing vital overdose prevention supplies.

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Glendale Police present substance abuse and wellness program, announce Feb. 26 fentanyl screening Glendale Police Department detailed a new CORE-based substance abuse and wellness resource program funded by a grant from Senator Portantino, highlighted Narcan training/use and community partnerships, and announced a Feb. 26 documentary screening with a panel discussion at the Look Theatre.

Glendale's new substance abuse and wellness program is not just saving lives but transforming communities, with a powerful success story that highlights its impact on youth struggling with addiction.

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Senate committee hears push to add cancer-risk line to alcohol warnings Youth advocates and public-health groups urged the Commerce Committee to add "drinking alcoholic beverages may increase cancer risk" to state-required alcohol warnings; industry groups warned about regulatory burden and asked for implementation clarity.

Senator David Waters is pushing to warn young drinkers that "drinking alcoholic beverages may increase cancer risk," following alarming new findings from the U.S. Surgeon General.

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Board creates drug awareness/prevention subcommittee amid debate over in-school intervention MOU After months of debate over a proposed memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Riverside County for in-district drug intervention services, the board formed a 'drug awareness, prevention and treatment' subcommittee to pursue options and oversight; trustees disagreed over whether an in-school clinician is appropriate and whether referrals suffice without an MOU.

In a heated discussion, trustees established a new subcommittee to tackle drug awareness and prevention, igniting a debate over the necessity of in-school intervention programs.

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Board approves opioid-settlement grants for treatment, prevention and co-responder programs The board approved a slate of RFP awards funded by opioid settlement dollars, including youth prevention, transitional wraparound supports, expansion of a transition center and a regional co-responder program; supervisors emphasized metrics, community reach and the need to deploy remaining funds quickly.

Pima County is taking bold steps to combat the opioid crisis with new grants aimed at prevention, treatment, and innovative co-responder programs.

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Ellensburg, Kittitas County Agree to Pool Opioid Settlement Funds; County to Administer Council approved an interlocal agreement to pool restricted opioid settlement funds with Kittitas County, establishing a joint RFP process, shared evaluation and county administration of payments with an up-to-10% administration fee and annual harm-reduction funding split.

Ellensburg City Council has officially teamed up with Kittitas County to tackle the opioid crisis by pooling settlement funds for innovative treatment and prevention strategies!

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MapForce tells board mentoring program reduces disciplinary incidents; gives kratom and fentanyl warning Kelly Lee of MapForce told the Humboldt Unified School District board that a partial program report shows mentors meeting their goals are associated with fewer disciplinary actions; she also briefed trustees on fentanyl and concentrated kratom (7‑OH) risks and invited members to a detailed community presentation.

A new report reveals that mentoring students leads to fewer disciplinary issues, while also highlighting alarming risks of powerful substances like kratom and fentanyl.

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Johnson County to allocate alcohol-tax and opioid-settlement dollars to substance-use programs Staff presented recommendations to allocate $243,000 from alcohol tax funds, $100,000 from opioid settlement funds, and $170,600 to the 2026 human services fund based on United Community Services and Drug and Alcoholism Council recommendations; seven programs would receive full funding, including DECA.

Johnson County is set to allocate over $500,000 to vital substance-use programs, aiming to tackle addiction head-on and improve community support.

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Port Washington to pilot naloxone "hope kit" leave-behind program for overdose responses The Port Washington fire department proposed a 'hope kit'—a naloxone leave-behind with fentanyl test strips, a CPR mask and resource information—planned for a January rollout and funded through county Narcan grants and opioid-settlement dollars.

Port Washington is set to launch a groundbreaking naloxone "hope kit" program to help those revived from overdoses, equipping them with lifesaving tools and resources.

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OAA finance committee authorizes MOU, $100,000 seed funding and elects Delegate Sewell as chair The finance committee authorized the chair to sign an MOU with a newly formed Opioid Abatement Foundation that includes $100,000 in seed funding, approved Eastern Associates to manage a planned statewide conference, and elected Delegate Sewell as finance committee chair.

The Opioid Abatement Authority is taking major steps to combat the crisis by approving $100,000 in funding for a new foundation dedicated to education and outreach.

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Tumwater council considers pooling opioid-settlement funds with Thurston County, Lacey and Olympia for regional grants Councilmembers discussed a proposal to pool Tumwater's opioid-abatement settlement funds with Thurston County, Lacey and Olympia to fund regional infrastructure and service-provider grants. Supporters said Tumwater lacks staffing capacity to administer programmatic work alone; members asked for clarifying interlocal agreement language and optionsif

Tumwater council is considering a bold move to pool opioid-abatement funds with neighboring cities to tackle the crisis more effectively.

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Bernalillo County reports $25.5M opioid-settlement balance, details procurements and tiny-home expansion Deputy county manager Wayne Lindstrom told commissioners the county held roughly $25.5 million in opioid-settlement funds as of Sept. 18, 2025, and described completed expenditures, active procurements for provider capacity and infrastructure, and plans to expand a tiny-home village by purchasing the Albuquerque Indian Center property.

Bernalillo County has $25.5 million in opioid-settlement funds and is making waves with innovative treatment and community projects, including an expansion of a tiny-home village!

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Hamilton County unveils overdose‑prevention team to begin outreach Nov. 3 County leaders introduced a new overdose‑prevention team on Oct. 29, 2025, describing a multi‑agency program built with opioid‑abatement funds, to be formally launched Nov. 3. The initiative pairs Hamilton County EMS with health‑department navigators and includes peer recovery specialists and paramedics who will perform follow‑up care.

Hamilton County is launching a groundbreaking Overdose Prevention Team on Nov. 3, promising to save lives through innovative, multi-agency support.

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Richland County proclamation marks Substance Abuse Prevention Month as partners outline prevention, harm reduction and treatment efforts Public-health officials and partner organizations accepted a county proclamation for Substance Abuse Prevention Month and Red Ribbon Week; partners outlined prevention in schools, harm-reduction pilots (Narcan vending in nearby county), Deterra medication-deactivation pouches, SafeRx locking pill bottles and youth-survey work focused on marijuana/g

Richland County is taking a stand against substance abuse with innovative prevention strategies and community partnerships, highlighting the urgent need for awareness and action.

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James Island council backs Wake Up Carolina plan to use opioid settlement funds for Narcan, recovery programs The Town of James Island unanimously approved a resolution to apply for $79,156.07 in opioid settlement (SCORF) funds with Wake Up Carolina to supply Narcan, deliver monthly training and pilot community recovery programming.

James Island is taking a bold step to combat the opioid crisis by partnering with Wake Up Carolina to secure over $79,000 for vital Narcan supplies and community recovery programs!

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