National Association of Counties

Samantha Karon

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    Samantha Karon

    Samantha is NACo’s senior program manager for substance use disorder. She is responsible for managing projects to convene and catalyze county leaders as they leverage multiple funding streams to address substance use disorders in their communities. Prior to joining NACo, Samantha worked in injury and violence prevention at the North Carolina Division of Public Health. Prior to that position, Samantha worked across the behavioral health and justice portfolios at Abt Associates. Samantha holds a Bachelor of Arts from Emory University and a Master of Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

    Samantha is NACo’s senior program manager for substance use disorder.
    2022-07-11
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    2022-09-26

Senior Program Manager – Substance Use Disorder

Samantha is NACo’s senior program manager for substance use disorder. She is responsible for managing projects to convene and catalyze county leaders as they leverage multiple funding streams to address substance use disorders in their communities. Prior to joining NACo, Samantha worked in injury and violence prevention at the North Carolina Division of Public Health. Prior to that position, Samantha worked across the behavioral health and justice portfolios at Abt Associates. Samantha holds a Bachelor of Arts from Emory University and a Master of Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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  • Behavioral Health
    Reports & Toolkits

    Opioid Solutions Center

    NACo’s Opioid Solutions Center empowers local leaders to invest resources in effective treatment, recovery, prevention and harm reduction practices that save lives and address the underlying causes of substance use disorder.
  • Human Services
    Webinar

    Improving Housing Access with Recovery Funds

    August 24, 2022 , 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
    Join us to learn how counties are utilizing Recovery Funds to combat the housing shortage, lower the number of Americans experiencing homelessness and ensure that every segment of the population has a safe, affordable and stable home.