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County reports first-year deflection program numbers; shelter contract expected after months of delay
Summary
County staff reported that the opioid deflection program has offered services to 51 people since September 2024, with 35 enrollments and 10 graduates so far. Staff also said they are expecting state contracts to reimburse shelters for beds created in the last biennium and that shelters have been operating without state reimbursement since June 30.
County staff updated the Human Services Advisory Council on the county's deflection program and pending shelter contract reimbursements. Monica, County staff, said the program has been offered to 51 people since it began in September 2024, with 35 people entering the program and 10 graduations so far; she added the program will record three more graduates next Monday. "Overall, in the past year, we've offered this program to 51 people. And we've had 35 who have entered the…
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