National Association of Counties
The nature of the opioid epidemic has evolved over time, and with each evolution, counties have adapted to ensure our systems, services and policies meet the needs of our communities. Today, counties are facing synthetic opioids that are manufactured to be as potent as possible, regardless of the human cost. In 2020, more than 50,000 people died of an overdose involving synthetic opioids – more than any other type of opioid. Counties are expanding the reach of prevention and treatment and adopting new strategies to prevent harm and promote recovery. From youth-focused prevention to treatment in correctional settings, counties are pursuing solutions to this changing epidemic. Join NACo for a discussion with national experts and county leaders about the latest trends in the opioid epidemic and the county-led strategies that have demonstrated the greatest impact.
<p>In their earliest years, children benefit from consistent, nurturing relationships with caregivers. However, infants and toddlers are twice as likely to enter foster care compared to older children.
<p>The Medicaid Inmate Exclusion Policy (MIEP), which denies or revokes federal health and other benefits, is a violation of the equal protection and due process clauses of the Fifth and 14th Amendments of the U.S.
<p>Law enforcement officers are often the first responders when a person is experiencing a behavioral health crisis, but some public safety leaders are trying to change that.
<p>Counties play a critical role in deploying resources and managing implementation of programs or policies that support the well-being of community members.
<p>Join us to learn how counties across the country are using ARPA dollars to provide Americans with critical clean water and sewer system infrastructure through addressing decades of degradation, bolstering stormwater mitigation and f
<p>Electronic Health Records (EHRs) is some of the most-frequently-used technology in large and small county behavioral health, human services and public health departments.
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<h3><strong>Counties Matter in Human Services</strong></h3>
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