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Commissioners approve $800,000 in opioid-settlement funds to sustain jail reentry and coordinator
Summary
The board unanimously authorized $800,000 from opioid-settlement funds through June 30, 2028 to sustain a half-time substance-use systems coordinator and the jail-based reentry/treatment program run with the Care Coalition and Sheriff’s Office; presenters said the investment supports grant-seeking and evidence-based services.
The Transylvania County Board of Commissioners voted to authorize $800,000 from the opioid-settlement special revenue fund to sustain the Care Coalition’s coordination work and a jail-based reentry and treatment program through June 30, 2028.
Health Director Elaine Russell introduced Kristen Gentry, the Care Coalition’s project director, and Sheriff Chuck Owenby, who detailed services provided through the jail-based reentry program. The presentation said the CARE coordinator role and the jail program are central to three near-term priorities: winning federal and foundation grants, expanding treatment and…
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