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Opioid advisory committee recommends $230,000 in community grants; board approves allocations
Summary
The county’s opioid advisory committee recommended community grants totaling $230,000 to five local programs focused on medication‑assisted treatment, harm reduction, peer support and youth reintegration; the board approved the recommended awards and directed staff to implement contracts July 1.
The Orange County Opioid Advisory Committee proposed and the Board of Commissioners approved community grant awards totaling $230,000 at the May 6 meeting, allocating settlement funds for local programs that the committee said target high‑risk populations, harm‑reduction services and recovery supports.
Committee process and priorities
Committee chair Stuart (presenting) summarized the application process: applications were solicited in January, workshops and technical assistance were offered, applications were scored using a rubric (project narrative, sustainability, equity impact, organizational readiness, partnerships and evaluation) and a subcommittee of community and health‑department volunteers reviewed proposals…
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