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Dubois County approves up to $107,237 match for RISE Peer Recovery using opioid settlement funds
Summary
The board approved a funding match not to exceed $107,237 from restricted opioid settlement dollars to support RISE Peer Recovery's transition to a billable model in 2026, following a request from program representative Vanessa Phillips.
Vanessa Phillips of RISE Peer Recovery asked the Dubois County Board of Commissioners for a 30% funding match drawn from restricted opioid settlement funds to support the program’s transition to a billable model in 2026. The requested match amount was $107,237.
Following discussion, the board approved a motion to provide the match not to exceed $107,237 from restricted opioid funds; the motion was seconded and carried unanimously.
The minutes record the board’s approval but do not list contract terms, reporting requirements, or program performance metrics; those details were not specified in the meeting record and would be subject to follow-up administration.
