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Commissioners outline funding plan for opioid programs; housing/treatment pot and outcomes tracking to be formalized in July
Summary
The board reviewed proposed allocations for opioid outreach, drug court and reentry programs, endorsed creating a shared housing/treatment fund, and said it will adopt a formal resolution at the July meeting with outcome reporting requirements.
Scotland County commissioners discussed proposed fiscal-year 2025–26 allocations for opioid-related programs and agreed on a framework for managing limited funds and measuring outcomes.
Staff presented a consolidated view of OBR (opioid-related) program requests and a staff recommendation that prioritizes core operations (staff salaries and contractor services) while housing and treatment support be placed in a shared pool available to multiple programs. The board asked staff to limit housing disbursements to clients who meet written eligibility criteria and have demonstrated engagement with treatment (for example, a first appointment…
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