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Health department outlines opioid settlement work plan: billboards, Narcan vending and Oxford House scholarships
Summary
West Allis health officials presented a multi-year opioid settlement work plan that funds prevention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery programs including billboards, Narcan vending machines, coasters in bars, school outreach and rental assistance for Oxford House residents.
West Allis health department staff reviewed the city’s opioid settlement fund work plan and described campaigns and programs funded since 2023 and planned for 2026. Officials said the city has received more than $500,000 to date from manufacturer settlements and has spent roughly $80,000, with funds continuing to arrive over the next decade-plus.
“It's been a busy few years working on this, putting together kind of the work plan,” health department staffer Nick said, explaining the plan centers on five target areas: prevention and early intervention, harm reduction, treatment, recovery and continuum of care. Staff noted funded activities to date include six billboard placements in…
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