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Second Chance Grant Applicants Awarded $6 Million To Fight Opiate Addiction
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The West Virginia First Foundation has announced more than $6 million in “second chance” grants awarded to nearly 100 addiction prevention and treatment organizations across the state.
The foundation was created to distribute opioid settlement funds to support opiate addiction prevention, treatment, recovery and harm reduction efforts.
Executive Director Jonathan Board says the additional round of funding ensures that no promising idea is left behind. The grants are going to organizations from Cabell County to Clarksburg, and Berkeley County to Bluefield.
The Foundation says the grants bring the total awarded thus far to nearly $17 million and will support prevention education programs, treatment services and long-term recovery support.
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Over $50 million is scheduled to be paid to West Virginia on an accelerated, 9-year timeline due to the disproportionate impact the opioid crisis has had on the state.
The West Virginia First Foundation (WVFF) is launching a needs assessment study to determine the best places and ways to spend opioid settlement money.