Governor Murphy Announces Additional $10.85 Million in Opioid Settlement Funding

Strategic Insights -

Governor Phil Murphy recently allocated $10.85 million from New Jersey's Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund to support ongoing efforts to address the opioid crisis. This announcement comes as the state observes National Recovery Month in September, and its residents continue to grapple with the devastating impact of the opioid epidemic. The additional funding will be invested in initiatives to bolster services and address the needs of those adversely affected by the crisis, including substance use treatment, recovery management checkup programs, and maternal wraparound services.

Key Takeaways:

  • The $10.85 million allocation brings New Jersey's opioid settlement investments to over $130 million to date, with the state expected to receive more than $1 billion over the next two decades.
  • The funding will be invested in initiatives to provide access to community-based substance use treatment, continue the Recovery Management Checkup program, deploy Peer Recovery Specialists in residential treatment agencies, and extend the Maternal Wraparound Program.
  • Each month, approximately 1,000 uninsured individuals are admitted to community-based programs for treatment, highlighting the need for accessible and affordable treatment options.
  • The Maternal Wraparound Program provides intensive case management and recovery support services to pregnant women with substance use disorders during pregnancy and for up to one year postpartum.
  • Requests for proposals and grant availabilities relating to the State's portion of opioid settlement funds are available on a rolling basis.

Statistics:

  • $10.85 million allocated from New Jersey's Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund
  • Over $130 million invested in opioid settlement funding to date
  • $1 billion expected to be received by the state over the next two decades
  • 1,000 uninsured individuals admitted to community-based programs for treatment each month
  • 2.5 years for which $3.5 million will be invested in the Recovery Management Checkup program
  • $2 million allocated to continue deploying Peer Recovery Specialists in residential treatment agencies
  • $1.05 million allocated to extend the Maternal Wraparound Program

Sources:

  • New Jersey Governor's Office, "Governor Murphy Announces Additional $10.85 Million in Opioid Settlement Funding to Extend Recovery & Prevention Services" (September 2)
  • New Jersey Human Services Department, "Opioid Recovery and Remediation Advisory Council Strategic Plan" (June 2025)
  • State of New Jersey, "Executive Order No. 305: Establishing the New Jersey Opioid Recovery and Remediation Advisory Council" (August 31, 2022)