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El Paso County details opioid‑response grants and early program results
Summary
County criminal justice officials briefed commissioners on a $1.6 million federal grant and other opioid‑related funding, reporting 209 unduplicated participants, 663 referrals and 426 rides provided to treatment and court in the program's first 90 days.
County officials told the commissioners court that a multi‑partner opioid response program launched in October 2025 and is showing early reach while relying on grant funding rather than general‑fund dollars.
"We have our $1,600,000 BJA comprehensive opioid stimulant and substance use program," Criminal Justice Director Catherine Jones said, describing federal and state grant streams that the county is using to expand medication access, peer recovery supports and transportation.
Program coordinator Dr. Leslie Bomba presented…
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