Douglas County opioid programs report nearly 5,000 served
The county allocated more than $7.1 million across 18 programs delivered by 16 community organizations; five newer initiatives have not yet reported outcomes.
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Douglas County has allocated more than $7.1 million in opioid-settlement funding across 18 programs, and programs reporting outcomes have served nearly 5,000 people, Community Programs Coordinator Jennifer Dembrosio told county commissioners at their Nov. 3 meeting. The programs, delivered by 16 community organizations, cover treatment, recovery, prevention, and planning and coordination.
The nearly 5,000 figure reflects programs already reporting outcomes, not the county’s entire opioid-funded portfolio. Five newer initiatives discussed at the meeting were still being implemented and had not yet reported results.
The $7.1 million is an allocation, not a spending total; the county lists funding and expenditures separately on its Opioid Council webpage.