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Laramie County approves $500,000 opioid settlement award to HealthWorks for treatment staff and client support
Summary
The commissioners approved a $500,000 subrecipient agreement with HealthWorks to expand opioid‑abatement services through May 31, 2028, funding clinicians, case management, nursing and medication assistance with quarterly reporting to the county and opioid committee.
The Laramie County Board of Commissioners voted Oct. 6 to award HealthWorks a $500,000 subrecipient grant from opioid settlement funds to expand opioid‑abatement services.
Sandra Bay, presenting for county staff, said the award will run through May 31, 2028, and “will support the hiring of a licensed mental health provider, clinical case manager, nurse, and admin staff, and will also cover both basic supplies and medication assistance for clients.” She said quarterly reports and invoices will be submitted to the county and the opioid committee for oversight.
The opioid settlement committee reviewed the proposal and recommended the award, and commissioners expressed support at the meeting. The motion to approve passed by roll call; the record shows affirmative votes from each voting commissioner present.
Next steps: HealthWorks will receive the subrecipient agreement and the county will monitor performance through quarterly reporting to the opioid settlement committee.
