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Columbus County approves $1.18 million opioid‑settlement spending plan to fund prevention, treatment and recovery programs
Summary
The board approved a strategic plan allocating $1,182,177 in opioid‑settlement funds across harm reduction, prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery, and authorized participation in remnant‑defendant distributions.
Columbus County commissioners approved on April 20 a strategic spending plan to allocate $1,182,177 in opioid‑settlement funds toward prevention, treatment and recovery services.
Sarah Webb, who presented the strategic plan, said the county engaged nearly 30 residents in a planning process that included 10 focus groups and more than a dozen key informant interviews. The plan focuses on five major areas: harm reduction,…
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