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Mercer Co. Opioid Settlement Council To Host Public Listening Session

The Council seeks to build collaborative relationships with community stakeholders and government.

MERCER COUNTY, NJ - Mercer County’s Opioid Settlement Advisory Council will host a public listening session regarding the distribution of opioid settlement funds on Jan. 16.

The Opioid Settlement Council will facilitate the distribution of settlement funds to enhance the delivery of services targeting Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and other forms of Substance Use Disorder (SUD).

The Council seeks to build collaborative relationships with community stakeholders and between local, county, state, and federal agencies.

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They aim to leverage those relationships to plan, coordinate, and implement county-level initiatives that will address high-priority needs and improve access for at-risk populations.

Residents planning to attend the session need to RSVP by Jan. 15. Send an email to OpioidSettlement@mercercounty.org. Any questions should also be directed to OpioidSettlement@mercercounty.org or 609-278-4828.

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