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Doña Ana County awards opioid‑settlement contracts to La Clinica, Elite Methadone and Summit Behavioral Health
Summary
The commission approved awarding opioid settlement funds to La Clinica de Familia, Elite Methadone Clinic and Summit Behavioral Health (with a reduced award to Summit) to expand medication‑assisted treatment and rural access; county staff described RFP process, evaluation and monitoring plans.
The Doña Ana County Commission voted on Feb. 24 to award contracts using opioid‑settlement funds to three providers to expand medication‑assisted treatment (MOUD), warm handoffs and recovery services across the county.
Jamie Michael, director of Health & Human Services, described a two‑year RFP process that prioritized services for Spanish‑speaking and rural communities and settings such as emergency departments and the detention center. She recommended contracts with La Clinica de Familia (proposed ~ $1.2M over two years…
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