CARMEL – Local organizations in Putnam County may now apply for opioid settlement funds the county received as part of a settlement with manufacturers of prescription opioids and major pharmaceutical distributors.
A formal request for proposals process has been established to accept proposals that provide integrated co-occurring substance misuse and mental health treatment services.
“Our goal is to create a countywide system of care that is welcoming and effective in addressing the complex needs of all individuals in our community,” said Mike Piazza, county commissioner of Mental Health and Social Services. “Organizations applying for these funds should know that they can build upon our already existing initiatives or come up with new ideas in areas identified by the county’s opioid settlement work group.”
