Fighting Back Against Opioid Crisis
Strategic Planning for Impact
According to Yakima Herald Republic the Washington State Attorney General’s Office recently said the Tri-Cities area will get more than $16 million from lawsuits against companies involved in making the opioid problem worse. This money is part of a bigger $55 million that’s going to cities and counties all over the state. This is a big deal in fighting the serious effects of opioid addiction. Local governments in the Tri-Cities are figuring out how to use this money wisely to combat opioid crisis. They want to set up a center for treatment that serves the whole region and work together to tackle the problem.
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Johns Hopkins Medicine)$16M Tri-Cities Regions had been Received to Combat Opioid Crisis: Building a Unified Center for Recovery and Treatment
Community Collaboration in Action
Benton County is leading the way in building the Columbia Valley Center for Recovery. It’s going to be the main place in the region for treating behavioral health and addiction issues. Kennewick, Richland, Pasco and others are pitching in money to help run the center and other programs. Franklin County plans to use its share of the money to improve Therapeutic Courts. These courts help people dealing with substance abuse problems get the support and help they need to get better. This funding boost is a big step in fighting the opioid crisis. Local leaders say it’s important for everyone to work together and get the community involved. They want to use the money to provide better treatment prevent more addiction and support those affected by it. By working together and investing in solutions the Tri-Cities region hopes to make things better for people struggling with opioid addiction and build a stronger healthier community for everyone.
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