Probation Service Opioid Grant Allocation
Summary
Local organizations presented their funding requests to the Opioid Abatement Fund Committee to support addiction treatment, recovery housing, and legal social work. The committee is reviewing these proposals to decide how to allocate county opioid settlement funds effectively.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Involves distribution of county opioid settlement funds to support local recovery initiatives.
Individuals struggling with opioid use disorder and local families affected by addiction.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Opioid Abatement Fund Committee - Sep 23, 2026
The committee established a new procedure allowing members five business days to review monthly invoices from funded organizations like E the Bush Ministries via email before payments are authorized. This balances the need to pay vendors promptly with maintaining proper financial oversight.
Opioid Abatement Fund Committee - Aug 26, 2026
The committee worked with Be The Bush representatives to refine billing procedures, establish clear per-participant funding formulas, and ensure compliance with state audit requirements.
Opioid Abatement Fund Committee - Jul 9, 2026
The committee reviewed funding requests from recovery organizations and established stricter financial controls, including a $500 purchase order limit and email approval system, to ensure opioid settlement funds are properly tracked.
Opioid Abatement Fund Committee - Jun 18, 2026
Coffee County Probation Service requested $21,000 to fund client hygiene kits, CBT workbooks, self-esteem workshops, mobile technology, and staff conference attendance. The committee approved the funds after verifying the direct connection between substance abuse and misdemeanor offenses.
Opioid Abatement Fund Committee - Apr 2, 2026
Local organizations presented their funding requests to the Opioid Abatement Fund Committee to support addiction treatment, recovery housing, and legal social work. The committee is reviewing these proposals to decide how to allocate county opioid settlement funds effectively.
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