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Board approves one‑year MOU to continue peer navigator service with Iowa Area Substance Abuse Council
Summary
Supervisors approved a one‑year memorandum of understanding to fund a peer navigator in the Big Sandy area; staff said the county has roughly $50,000 in unrestricted funds and cited a $35,000 annual invoice for the service.
The board voted to approve a one‑year memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Benton County and the Iowa Area Substance Abuse Council to continue a peer navigator service in the Big Sandy area that assists people with access to services and performs follow‑up. Ray, speaking in the staff update, said the wellness committee and opioid committee have supported the arrangement and that the county has funding available to continue the program. "We have 50,000 in the bank," Ray said when describing county funds available for the effort.
During discussion staff noted the contract is billed monthly with itemized invoices; one recent invoice was cited as $35,000 annually. A motion to approve the MOU was made and seconded; roll call was taken and the motion carried. The MOU includes a provision allowing withdrawal if county funds are exhausted.
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