In a continued effort to address the ongoing opioid crisis, Franklin County has received its second installment from a national opioid-lawsuit settlement, amounting to approximately $190,000. The funds were disbursed on December 3, marking a significant step in the county's local initiatives to combat opioid abuse.
Pam Kreidenweis, the county's economic development director, emphasized the importance of these funds in sustaining efforts initiated last year to tackle the opioid epidemic at the community level. The settlement is part of a larger initiative in Tennessee, where the total expected share of settlement funds is projected to exceed $600 million over the next 18 years.
More than 150 local governments across Tennessee, including every county and all cities with populations of 25,000 or more, have participated in the settlement agreement.
Distribution of Funds
Kreidenweis detailed how the nearly $190,000 will be allocated for various programs aimed at combating opioid abuse:
Reentry No. 1 — Enhancing Safer Communities & Careers Building Confidence: Fully funded at $93,110.
Franklin County Prevention Coalition: Partially funded at $29,000.
The Chase Away Fentanyl program: Partially funded at $31,472.
Campora Family Resource Center: Partially funded at $35,095.
These initiatives are part of a broader strategy to provide support and resources to those affected by the opioid crisis, ensuring that Franklin County continues to make strides in promoting community health and safety.
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