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Council approves Family Endeavors contract for opioid recovery gateway after public debate over past contracts
Summary
The council voted 6–3 to authorize a social service agreement with Family Endeavors to operate a recovery‑focused facility using opioid settlement funds; debate centered on the organization's past federal contracts and contract language about secular services and use of telehealth.
The Albuquerque City Council approved EC‑318 on March 3, authorizing a social‑services agreement with Family Endeavors (doing business as Endeavors) to operate a recovery‑focused program for people with opioid use disorder. The motion passed on a 6–3 vote after public comment and council questions about the vendor’s prior federal contracts and details of the contract’s terms.
The administration described the contract as funded primarily through opioid settlement monies previously appropriated by the council. The contract in the meeting packet included a three‑year maximum value (with one‑year renewals) and language requiring the contractor to provide on‑site recovery services, case management and connections to Medicaid and community services. City staff said initial…
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