Commission tables Castle Ridge opioid‑settlement funding request until settlement payments arrive

Jul 7, 2026

Castle Ridge Behavioral Health asked Emery County for opioid-settlement funds to expand warm-handoff programs, jail treatment, prevention and telehealth. Commissioners praised the plan but voted to table the $75,000 request until settlement receipts are available and to invite the provider to return with updated timing and budgets.

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Representatives from Castle Ridge Behavioral Health asked the Emery County Commission on July 7 to consider allocating opioid-settlement dollars to expand local addiction and recovery services, including warm-handoff and recovery coaching, jail-based telehealth and prevention programming.

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