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Adams County to add two grant-funded harm reduction specialists focused on criminal justice outreach
Summary
County health staff asked the board to authorize two project-funded harm reduction specialist positions to expand outreach within the criminal justice system; staff said existing grants will cover salary and benefits.
Adams County public-health staff asked the board on Sept. 2 to approve two additional harm reduction specialist positions focused on criminal-justice system outreach. Staff said the roles are project-funded by existing grants and would support work with courts, law enforcement and community partners.
Health staff summarized prior engagement with local criminal-justice stakeholders and said the additional specialists would allow the county to expand harm-reduction activities already under way. Staff noted these positions would be funded from opioid and other public-health grants and would not draw from the county general fund.
Commissioners asked clarifying questions about funding and whether the new posts would create ongoing costs for the county; staff confirmed the positions are covered through project/grant funds and that the county would not use general‑fund dollars for these hires. Commissioners accepted the clarification and supported the proposed hires as part of continuing public-health outreach.
Ending
Staff said they will finalize hiring once the board confirms the positions through the county’s internal approval processes and that the county will continue coordinating with community partners in rolling out the expanded services.
