Local Spotlight

Governor Mike Kehoe's budget veto eliminates $1 million in opioid settlement funding for adolescent early intervention programs, affecting services across Missouri.

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services distributes nearly $3.75 million to 12 organizations for community-based programs preventing substance use among school-aged children.

North Carolina lawmakers approve nearly $80 million in opioid abatement funding as part of the state's first full budget since 2023, supporting prevention, treatment, and recovery services across the state.

Pennsylvania implements the Wellness Initiative for Senior Education (WISE) in four high-risk counties, using opioid settlement funds to address rising overdose rates among adults 55 and older.

MDHHS distributes grants to 12 organizations across Michigan, expanding community-based prevention programs for school-age children using opioid settlement dollars.

Indiana's newest inpatient addiction treatment facility opens in Muncie with 42 beds, expanding access to residential care for Central Indiana residents struggling with substance use disorders.

Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council distributes 80 grants across the state to fund addiction treatment, recovery services, and community-based opioid response programs.

Wake County Board of Commissioners approves $19.4 million funding plan for fiscal years 2026-2027, expanding addiction treatment, recovery housing, and overdose prevention programs.

The Columbia Valley Center for Recovery opens in Kennewick, bringing 64 beds and four specialized programs to a region that previously lacked inpatient behavioral health and substance use treatment.