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County applies for up to $175,000 in opioid-settlement funds to fund contracted social worker for crisis and overdose follow-up
Summary
The Sheriff reported the county applied for an opioid settlement grant option that could provide as much as $175,000 to fund a contracted, licensed social worker to accompany deputies to mental-health and overdose calls and to do follow-up work; the position would be part time and funding would likely be used over multiple years if awarded.
The Sheriff told the safety committee the county submitted a request for up to $175,000 from opioid settlement funds administered through Rob York’s office. The application seeks funding for a contracted, licensed social worker to assist deputies on mental health and opioid-related calls and to perform follow-up with people after…
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