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New Jersey Allocates $10.85 Million to Combat Opioid Crisis

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As the United States continues to grapple with the opioid crisis, New Jersey has taken steps to address the issue through significant investments in recovery and remediation services. Governor Phil Murphy announced the allocation of $10.85 million from the Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund to support various initiatives aimed at reducing the harms of substance use, streamlining access to treatment, and promoting long-term recovery.

Key Takeaways:

  • The allocated funds will support $4.3 million in community-based substance use treatment services, enabling approximately 1,000 uninsured individuals to access needed treatment services each month.
  • The Recovery Management Checkup program will receive $3.5 million over 2.5 years to continue providing Peer Recovery Specialists who offer local recovery support through check-in and follow-up services.
  • The Maternal Wraparound Program will receive $1.05 million to extend its services, which provide intensive case management and recovery support to pregnant women with substance use disorders.
  • The allocated funds also include $2 million to deploy Peer Recovery Specialists in residential treatment agencies and support non-clinical assistance and recovery services.
  • The State of New Jersey is set to receive over $1 billion in settlement funds over two decades.

Statistics:

  • Over $130 million has been invested by New Jersey in combating the opioid crisis so far.
  • The Opioid Recovery and Remediation Advisory Council has identified four key investment areas: housing, harm reduction, treatment, and coordinated wraparound services.
  • The Advisory Council process has resulted in the recommendation of $500,000 for the State's response to the emergent threat of xylazine in New Jersey's drug supply.
  • International Overdose Awareness Day is observed globally on August 31, and September is annually observed as National Recovery Month.

Sources:

  • Office of the Governor of New Jersey, "August 31, 2023, Governor Murphy announces allocation of $10.85 million to support recovery and remediation services"
  • New Jersey Human Services, "State allocates $10.85 million for recovery and remediation services"
  • NJ.gov, "Office of the Governor - Governor Murphy announces allocation of $10.85 million to support recovery and remediation services"

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