SUBJECT:
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Request Approval of Regional Opioid Settlement Committee Recommendation for Funding to Open Arms Village - Women’s Village (Budget Impact - Neutral; not to exceed $147,449.50)
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Cheryl Butler, Director |
Community Services |
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
On November 5, 2024, the Board approved the Interlocal Agreement to monitor and review the expenditure of opioid settlement funds between Marion County and Marion County Hospital District (MCHD), followed by a First Amendment on December 17, 2024. This agreement designates MCHD as the disbursement agent responsible for distribution, vetting, monitoring, and reporting of expenditures for regional opioid funds.
On June 16, 2026, the Board approved the 2026-27 Marion County Regional Opioid Abatement Plan, which established five (5) funding priorities recommended by the Opioid Settlement Committee to include:
• Expansion of Warm Handoff Programs and Recovery Services
• Pregnant and Postpartum Women
• Connections to Care
• Support People in Treatment and Recovery
• Address the Needs of Criminal-Justice-Involved Persons
On October 7, 2026, the Opioid Settlement Committee reviewed and recommended approval of six (6) projects consistent with the approved priorities. Of these, two (2) are renewal projects previously funded, and four (4) are new projects. Each project will be presented to the Board for consideration as a separate agenda item.
One of the recommended renewal projects is Open Arms Village - Women’s Village, a 12-bed transitional recovery housing program for women recovering from substance use disorders and aligns with the “Support People in Treatment and Recovery” funding priority. The original funding recommendation of $250,000 for capital improvements was approved by the Board on February 17, 2026 (see attached FY 2025-2026 FINAL Recommendation Packet), and renovations are currently underway, with completion anticipated in late 2026. Once operational, the facility is expected to serve approximately 40-50 women annually through recovery-supportive housing, case management, and connections to treatment and recovery services. The recommended funding of $141,100 will support initial program operations and service delivery as the facility transitions from construction to implementation.
The recommended renewal award is $141,100, and in accordance with MCDH’s Interlocal Agreement with the County, a 4.5% administrative allocation is required, bringing the total recommended distribution to $147,449.50.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral; not to exceed $147,449.50
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve the recommendation and authorize the Marion County Hospital District to issue Agreements and distribute the approved funds to Open Arms Village - Women’s Village.
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