Committee allocates $222,494 from opioid funds to support Pathways Engagement Center

Sep 14, 2026

After a presentation from Community Mental Health on Pathways, the Human Services Committee voted to allocate $222,494.25 from opioid settlement program funds to support the after‑hours engagement center, citing urgent staffing and sustainability needs.

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Catherine Suchuk, executive director of Community Mental Health, told the Human Services Committee that Pathways Engagement Center is the county’s only after‑hours drop‑in site for people struggling with substance use and that it is staffed primarily by peers in long‑term recovery.

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