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Commissioners hear update on opioid programs, jail cohort hurdles and EMS naloxone rollout
Summary
Commissioners discussed local efforts to join a state cohort for an innovative justice program, described the Nisqually tribal jail’s recent participation, and received updates on EMS 'leave behind' naloxone distribution and state cuts to opioid programs.
At the June 10 meeting, commissioners reported on several overlapping opioid‑response efforts: the county’s attempt to join a phased state program for justice‑involved care, the Nisqually tribal jail’s successful enrollment, and recent changes to fentanyl/overdose response programs operated by emergency medical services.
A commissioner said the Nisqually tribal jail was able to meet program requirements and has staff and coordinators in place to ensure warm handoffs to service providers. Thurston County staff and commissioners said they had worked for months to qualify…
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