Anderson County awards $425K to fight opioid use
CLINTON, Tenn. (WATE) — Anderson County gave more than $425,000 in opioid settlement grant funding to various organizations to fight opioid use.
The County announced the awards during a special presentation on Tuesday. They are to be used 'to support awareness, treatment and counseling, housing, transportation, drug disposal, and peer support programs in Anderson County.'
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These funds come from the State of Tennessee's Opioid Settlement Fund. They will be given to the following groups:
Free Medical Clinic: $81,648
Anderson County Recovery Court: $65,000
Foundation House: $60,000
New Purpose: $45,000
Allies for Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP): $38,796
PPS & Focus Group Ministries: $35,000
Boys & Girls Club: $30,000
Main Street Baptist Church (Rocky Top): $20,000
First Methodist Church (First Recovery): $18,500
Celebrate Recovery at Heritage: $13,500
Isaiah 117 House: $10,000
Anderson County Government (Project Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet): $10,000
'Using the Opioid Settlement and Remediation funds, we have the opportunity to support education and recovery programs serving our county, leading to improved outcomes for those suffering with addiction,' County Commissioner Shelly Vandagriff said.
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She continued, 'The organizations that received these funds are filling in the gaps in recovery support and prevention efforts in our county. We were able to grant funds for transportation, housing, education, and access to mental health care. I am excited to see the impact these grants will have on the future of Anderson County.'
Each of the organizations will have to enter a contract, effective July 1, 2025, with the Anderson County government before spending the money.
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