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Commission pauses $30,000 Game Changers requisition, seeks clarity on state vs. local funding
Summary
Harrison County commissioners pulled a $30,000 requisition for the Game Changers school prevention program and asked staff to confirm whether previously approved opioid funds flowed to the state program or local schools; the item will return next week with additional financial details.
County schools requested $30,000 for the Game Changers substance misuse prevention program, which County mental health coordinator Kelly Davidson said serves 12 schools and partners with the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation.
Commissioners were uncertain whether previously approved opioid funds had been allocated to a state team or distributed locally. Several commissioners said they intended to prioritize local funding if possible and asked staff to contact the state Game Changers program to clarify where past funds went and how a new $30,000 allocation would be used.
The commission moved to pull the $30,000 requisition from the current packet and agreed to place the request on next week’s agenda so staff can provide a clearer accounting and, if possible, invite a state representative to explain the funding flow. No final funding decision was made on Sept. 25.
