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Clallam County Board of Health recommends $50,000 in opioid settlement funds to sustain harm‑reduction supplies
Summary
After reviewing program metrics showing rising client contacts and naloxone reversals, the Board of Health on Oct. 21 voted to recommend that county commissioners allocate $50,000 of opioid settlement money to cover harm‑reduction supplies from January through June 2026 while a gaps analysis is completed.
The Clallam County Board of Health voted on Oct. 21 to recommend that the Board of County Commissioners allocate $50,000 in opioid settlement funds to support the Harm Reduction Health Center’s supplies for January–June 2026.
Lede: Health and Human Services staff told the board a Department of Health in‑kind supply funding stream had been reduced by about $100,000 locally; staff asked the board to recommend a six‑month, $50,000 allocation from opioid settlement funds to maintain current service levels while a county opioid gaps analysis is completed.
Why it matters: Harm‑reduction services distribute naloxone, wound‑care kits and provide on‑site partner referrals…
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