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Board discusses opioid-abatement funds for mental-health referrals and camp scholarships
Summary
The Board discussed directing opioid-abatement monies to school and town mental-health referral services and potentially funding up to ten rolling camp scholarships, with referral services directed to the Behavioral Help Line because the State is restricting certain vendors.
The Board discussed using opioid-abatement funds to support mental-health referral services for town residents and public schools and to provide up to ten rolling camp scholarships for children. Members noted the State is restricting funding for providers such as Care Solace, Bloom, and Interface; referrals would be directed to the Behavioral Help Line instead.
Board members considered outreach channels (local paper, social media, school counselors, youth officer, pediatricians) and discussed verification of applicants. Member Laura Richards proposed requiring a recommendation from an informed third party—such as clergy, a teacher, law enforcement, or a pediatrician—to help confirm need. The Board agreed to a potential review period of up to 30 days and Health Director Caroline Kinsella said she hoped to advertise the scholarship opportunity promptly.
