This week the first opioid funding distribution to Samaritan Colony occurred for reimbursement of recovery support services and recovery housing costs.
Moore County is expected to receive over $11.3 million over the next 18 years in Opioid Settlement Funds. The Opioid Task Force was assembled to review and recommend organizations that will use the funding for programs to fight opioid addiction.
To date, Moore County has received just over $1.25 million.
The Moore County Board of Commissioners has allocated $134,628 to First Health of the Carolinas, $51,440 to Moore Buddies Mentoring and $137,880 to Samaritan Colony, Inc. for treatment and support. An additional $289,985 has been allocated to Adult and Teen Challenge of the Sandhills and $57,447 to the Boys & Girls Club.
In total, Moore County has approved resolutions supporting $671,380. All the funds allotted are awarded in the form of reimbursement. Of these funds, $123,287 is to be allocated toward early intervention, $463,523 is to be allocated toward recovery support services, $61,320 is to be allocated toward recovery housing and $23,250 is to be allocated toward Naloxone distribution.
This first distribution is a start to get funds flowing into the community to help prevent and fight the opioid crisis.
Contact: Moore County Administration
910-947-6363