By Charlotte Underwood

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- The distribution of Opioid abatement funds will take place at next week’s county commission meeting on Monday evening. The funds available to be disbursed this year are $235,452.32.

Commissioners received information from General Sessions Judge Bill Jones back in June regarding decisions on how the opioid abatement disbursement funds will be allotted. A Board/coalition had been created by the Addiction Awareness Committee to overseas the fund disbursement. Applications were taken in March and April.

These funds will be officially distributed on Monday evening.

The Campbell County Coalition of Recovery Resources chose eight organizations it recommended to receive a portion of the $235.452.32 available. Organizations recommended to receive funds include Pinnacle Resource Center, Bridges to Recovery, Springs of Life, Boys and Girls Club of Campbell County, HOL Health Counseling, General Sessions Recovery Court, CHET Veterans Court, and STAND Campbell United. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-10/15/2024-6AM)

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