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Burke County reports expanded opioid-settlement work: naloxone distribution, recovery court results and new hires
Summary
County opioid settlement coordinator reported distributing more than 1,000 naloxone kits, sustaining recovery court participants with high linkage and retention metrics, securing lower per‑kit costs and hiring a community navigator and co‑responder positions to begin in November.
County staff delivered a progress report on opioid‑settlement funded programs and recovery efforts during Monday's meeting.
The county's opioid settlement coordinator (Katie) said staff established an independent settlement office, distributed more than 1,000 naloxone kits countywide and launched public‑education and peer‑support efforts. She reported several measured outcomes…
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