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Alamance commissioners approve two opioid-settlement-funded peer-support positions
Summary
The board approved creating two certified alcohol and drug counselor peer-support positions funded entirely through previously authorized opioid settlement funds to support a post-overdose response team; staff said no general funds are being used and funding will be reviewed annually.
The Alamance County Board of Commissioners voted to approve the creation of two certified alcohol-and-drug-counselor peer-support positions, funded through $400,000 in previously authorized opioid settlement funds. County staff said the positions will support a post-overdose response team that partners with law enforcement, EMS and fire responders to connect people experiencing overdose to treatment and services.
A county staff presenter described the post-overdose response model as an evidence-based approach that operates within the 911 system: responders build relationships with people who have overdosed and help navigate them into treatment services. The presenter said the positions are funded through settlement dollars and that the board will annually review whether to continue funding the roles. "There are no general funds being used for this position request," the presenter said.
The motion to approve was made during the consent agenda and carried by voice vote. Commissioners indicated unanimous support when the chair called for 'aye.' Staff said they will return annually with a recommendation to continue or discontinue funding for the positions.
