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Fountain Hills youth coalition outlines how opioid settlement funds pay for fentanyl prevention and youth programs
Summary
The Fountain Hills Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition reported to the council that $135,346 in opioid settlement funds were allocated to local prevention work; coalition leaders described programs, outcomes and a five‑year plan to expand safe-home kits, peer leadership and community outreach.
Tammy Bell, executive director of the Fountain Hills Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition, reported to the Town Council on how the coalition has used the town’s opioid settlement allocation and outlined a five‑year plan.
“Between now and 02/1930, we are pursuing clear goals,” Bell said, presenting targets that include increasing distribution of safe-home kits and expanding the youth-led Above That Club. Program manager Elizabeth Waters described specific activities: Protect Our Game (athlete-focused safe-home kits and Narcan distribution), targeted media that the coalition said generated more than…
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