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Recovery partners warn cuts would disrupt recovery centers; ask to renew $800,000 and protect reengagement/residence funding
Summary
Recovery Partners of Vermont and allied witnesses told the committee rising demand and insurer/operating costs make recent one-time funds essential; they asked to level-fund recovery centers at $800,000 and defended $300,000 for recovery residences, while noting department and rural-transformation funds as possible alternatives.
Susie Walker, executive director of Recovery Partners of Vermont, asked lawmakers to "Please level fund recovery centers with another $800,000" from prevention funds to maintain recovery-coaching, outreach and operations at centers facing increased demand and greater complexity in services. Walker said recovery centers provide life-saving services, peer support and connections to housing and other…
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