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3 days ago
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Local jail awarded grant to help inmates with addiction treatment
(WKBN) — The Mahoning County jail was named one of 13 recipients across the state and is set to receive $200,000 to help sheriffs prioritize addiction treatment for inmates, Attorney General Dave Yost announced Tuesday. This batch of grants, awarded to 13 jails serving a combined 18 counties, expands the program's reach to 26 counties statewide. With the latest payments, the total amount awarded since Yost announced the grants in March stands at more than $3.5 million. Previously, Trumbull County was awarded $250,000 in the same program. 'Each time I tour a jail with a sheriff who has received a grant, I am encouraged to hear how this funding is going to make a real difference in the fight against addiction,' Yost said. 'Although a jail is no substitute for a rehab center, these grants will aid recovery and support better outcomes for inmates struggling with substance abuse.' In all, Yost's office is offering $60 million in opioid settlement money over the next several years, with the goal of reducing fatal overdoses in Ohio's jails. The attorney general's Opioid Remediation Grant Program is awarding county jails up to $200,000 per year to hire a full-time addiction-services coordinator or contract with a company that provides such services to treat opioid and other addictions, helping inmates through detox and recovery. Additionally, any county that operates a jail can apply for a $50,000 grant to fund medications and supplies for inmates experiencing opioid withdrawal. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Dauphin County launches third cycle of Opioid Remediation Grant Program
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– Dauphin County launched the third cycle of its Opioid Remediation Grant Program Friday to address the opioid crisis through addiction prevention and recovery initiatives. The Opioid Remediation Grant Program, funded by the county's portion of an opioid settlement that allocates $13 million to the county over the net 18 years, aims to strengthen local prevention and treatment efforts in local communities that have been hit the hardest by the epidemic, according to Dauphin County Chief Clerk Vincent Paese. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now 'We're proud to continue offering resources to organizations that play a critical role in fighting the devastating impact of the opioid crisis,' said Commissioner George P. Hartwick, III. 'By investing in local solutions, we are strengthening the county's ability to support individuals and families on their journey toward recovery.' The grant program provides funding to organizations and projects that focus on combatting the epidemic in Dauphin County. Organizations can now apply for funding for the 2025-2026 year. Some key dates for the 2025-2026 grant cycle include: January 31, 2025: Application process opens February 1-28, 2025: Pre-application conferences (See Section VI) February 28, 2025: Sponsorship request deadline March 14, 2025: Grant application deadline (See Section VII) Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
