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Board backs $30,001 opioid-settlement grant for outpatient treatment services
Summary
Supervisors agreed to support a $30,001.26 opioid-settlement-funded program to expand outpatient addiction services (screening, brief intervention, telehealth, transportation, staff training), with monthly utilization reports to be provided.
Page County supervisors voted to support a proposal to use opioid settlement funds to expand outpatient addiction services in the county.
The board was briefed on a program presented earlier by Andrea Gomez (listed in some materials as Andrea/Angela Gomez). County staff summarized the proposal as a proactive, outpatient treatment model to address co‑occurring mental‑health and substance‑use conditions for uninsured or non‑Medicaid‑eligible residents. Staff reported a 12‑month cost of $30,001.26 to cover curriculum purchases, transportation (gas cards), staff development and supervision, expanded telehealth access, marketing and care coordination.
A supervisor moved to support the program and the board approved the motion by voice vote. Staff said the provider (Bonci, as referenced in meeting materials) would send monthly utilization reports to the county to track service delivery.
Board members discussed facility options and possible sites for services and asked staff to pursue contracting steps. The board indicated it would move toward a formal contract following the typical procurement and contract‑review process.
