Opioid Epidemic Resource Center
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The Opioid Epidemic: Counties on the Frontline
Counties are on the frontline of ensuring the health and safety of our residents affected by this crisis.
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Mental health treatment options expanded under changes to Medicaid IMD exclusion
On November 13, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced new flexibility in the Medicaid program that would expand states’ treatment capacity for adults with serious mental illness (SMI) and children with serious emotional disturbance (SED). -
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New guide helps rural counties fight opioid crisis
The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released the Rural Resource Guide to Help Communities Address Substance Use Disorder and Opioid Misuse. -
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USDA and ONDCP release Rural Resource Guide to help local communities fight the opioid crisis
Newly-released resource for local leaders aims to help coordination and provide tools to fight the impact of the opioid crisis -
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House and Senate reach agreement on comprehensive opioid response package
Update: On October 24, President Trump signed the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (H.R. 6) into law. -
WebinarLegislative Update: Comprehensive Opioid Response Package and County Priorities
On October 3, Congress approved a sweeping opioid legislative package following months of deliberation. The bill, titled the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, is soon expected to be signed into law by the president.
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NACo-NSA Joint Task Force: Pre-trial Detainee Health Care and Recidivism
Convened in March 2019, the National Association of Counties (NACo) and National Sheriffs' Association (NSA) joint task force is exploring and raising awareness about the impacts of the Medicaid Inmate Exclusion Policy (MIEP)
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