LINCOLN COUNTY OPIOID TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATION APPROVED BY COUNTY BOARD

In recent years, Lincoln County has received significant funding through nationwide opioid settlement agreements. The money is designated for opioid treatment and prevention. During Tuesday evening’s Lincoln County Board meeting, a recommendation from the opioid settlement task force was approved for utilizing $50,000 for four projects during the next calendar year. Task force grant coordinator Erin Ray shared the funds will be used for increasing access to naloxone, introduction of peer support services, community forums and public education campaigns, and creating a plan focused on reducing child removals involving caregiver…

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