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Local nonprofit seeks funding, office space to expand substance-use services in Athens
Summary
Catherine Lawson of the Partnership for a Drug Free Community asked the council for support to expand substance-use assessments, case management and recovery navigation in Athens/Limestone County, seeking a local office, three full-time staff, and recurring funds (proposed use of opioid-settlement dollars was mentioned).
Catherine Lawson, representing the Partnership for a Drug Free Community, presented a request to the Athens City Council to expand substance-use assessment, case management and recovery-support services into Athens and Limestone County.
Lawson said the organization has provided assessments and referrals since 1988 and expanded into recovery resources in 2019. She told the council that the group completed 818 substance-use assessments in fiscal year 2025 and could confirm 299 individuals entered treatment (about 37%). She noted that many local…
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