County leaders, federal officials and experts focus on behavioral health and mental health trends during the pandemic, underscoring services and resources for vulnerable populations such as veterans and people living in rural counties.
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The Implications of COVID-19 on Mental Health and Substance Abuse
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NACo Virtual Federal Policy Summit
The NACo Virtual Federal Policy Summit brought together county leaders, members of Congress, federal officials, thought leaders and other partners for informative sessions on the numerous policy decisions being made at the federal level that will impact county governments.
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Biden-Harris administration takes steps to address monkeypox outbreak
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Applications Open for Initiative to Support Rural County Residents with Substance Use Disorders
The United States is experiencing an epidemic of drug overdose deaths. While no corner of the country has gone untouched, the overdose crisis has hit rural America particularly hard. Between 1999 and 2015, overdose deaths increased 325 percent in rural counties. -
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White House to hold Inflation Reduction Act briefings this week
Throughout the week of August 15, the White House will hold a series of four briefings to discuss the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
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Supporting People with Opioid Use Disorders Involved in the Justice System
In this session, attendees will learn evidence-based strategies to prevent and treat opioid use disorders and hear about a new NACo resource to support these efforts. -
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Celebrating County Opioid Litigation Wins and Planning for What’s Next
This session will celebrate the role of counties in holding opioid manufacturers and distributors accountable and unveil new NACo resources for maximizing the use of these and other funds for opioid remediation. -
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ONDCP Director Dr. Rahul Gupta Addresses #NACoAnn
During the 2022 NACo Annual Conference, White House Office of National Drug Control Policy Director Dr. Rahul Gupta addresses county leaders.
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