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Clarksburg council approves two opioid-related grants totaling $98,020 for training and dental care
Summary
Council approved funding for two opioid grant requests: $33,020 for suicide-alertness and training from Together with Veterans Corporation and $65,000 to Health Access Inc. for dental care for people in recovery.
The Clarksburg City Council approved two opioid-grant awards on May 1 totaling $98,020: $33,020 to Together with Veterans Corporation for SafeTALK/Assist training, and $65,000 to Health Access Inc. for comprehensive oral and dental care for more than 35 patients in recovery.
Both awards were approved by motion and second and were adopted on the committee's recommendations. Council members asked how many opioid-related applications the city has reviewed since the program began; staff said roughly 15 to 20 applications have been received and that denied applicants are told why and offered assistance to meet eligibility requirements.
Why it matters: Council members said dental care and training support are important components of recovery services. One council member noted dental work helps people seeking employment and stability in recovery. Staff said denied applicants receive feedback and can reapply if they meet program parameters.
Details: The Health Access Inc. award covers comprehensive oral and dental services and required supplies for recovery patients. Together with Veterans Corporation will use its award for SafeTALK and Assist training as recommended by the committee. Staff described a committee review process that screens applications for eligibility and returns denials with guidance to reapply when possible.
Next steps: The two organizations will receive grant funding per committee recommendation and will proceed with the programs described in their applications; council requested staff to share application materials or summaries on request to give council members more visibility into the screening process.
