Bay County hears opioid-settlement reports as recovery groups request continued funding

Aug 18, 2026

Three local recovery organizations reported outcomes from opioid-settlement grants, citing hundreds to thousands of client contacts and strong short-term retention. Presenters asked the board to consider longer grant terms and continued funding to sustain jail-diversion, harm-reduction, and walk-in treatment services.

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The Bay County Board of Commissioners on Aug. 18 heard presentations from local recovery organizations funded by opioid-settlement dollars and moved to receive the reports.

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