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Commissioners approve roughly $1 million in opioid‑settlement grants recommended by task force
Summary
The county’s opioid task force recommended distributing roughly $1,000,000 among five local organizations; commissioners approved the allocation and required reporting and oversight as part of the agreements.
The Natrona County Board voted to approve opioid task force recommendations to allocate a portion of the county’s opioid settlement funds to five local organizations and programs.
Commissioner Nicholas (task force member) summarized the committee’s process and recommended distributions: approximately $372,000 to Detrona (spelling as presented), $255,236 to UW Family Practice, $173,000 to Drug Court, $100,000 to the Salvation Army, and $100,000 to WBI. The county’s share of those amounts would be one‑half of the total recommended distribution, with the city matching, producing roughly $1,000,000 in recommended allocations for the coming period.
The board discussed the program mix — treatment, education and family‑support services — and emphasized reporting requirements. Commissioner Committee members said each recipient will enter an agreement with the county containing utilization and reporting provisions (written and oral updates). Commissioners also said the task force will review results next year and consider re‑applying funds based on performance.
After discussion, Commissioner Coates moved to approve the task force recommendations and Commissioner Nicklausen seconded. The board voted to adopt the recommendations and move them forward for implementation and inclusion on the consent agenda.
The board explicitly said this initial allocation represents only a portion of the total opioid funds held by county and city and that they expect to revisit allocations after a 12‑month review of outcomes.
