CONCORD, N.C. — Cabarrus County officials are asking residents to provide input on how to best distribute over $20 million in opioid settlement funds.
A brief, anonymous survey is available for the public to give their input about the best use of these funds. The survey inquires about unmet needs, funding priorities and barriers to care. The survey is available in English and Spanish and should take less than 10 minutes.
Cabarrus County officials will use the survey data, as well as input from local organizations, to determine the best use of the funds. Of the $1.5 billion that is allocated to North Carolina, $21 million of that will go to Cabarrus County. These funds are allocated based on the severity of the opioid crisis and are required to be used for life-saving programs an services, such as treatment and recovery.
“Public input is a crucial part of shaping the future of fund use, and in turn the future of Cabarrus County,” Assistant County Manager Aalece Pugh said. “We’re asking anyone who has been impacted by the opioid crisis to participate and help us allocate resources in ways that will truly benefit the community.”
Cabarrus County will receive the settlement funds over a span of 18 years.
Residents can go here to take part in the survey.