Nearly $2M in grants sent to combat the opioid crisis in Pima, Maricopa counties
Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced today that the Arizona Attorney General’s Office has awarded $1,762,914 in grant funding to combat the effects of the opioid crisis.
The money will help support programs for nearly 14,000 individuals in Pima and Maricopa counties.
It will serve a wide range of diagnosis, treatment, and educational needs, including infants born with Opioid Use Disorder, medically-underserved communities, grade school children, pregnant women and mothers, adults with mental health-related needs, homeless individuals, and survivors of human trafficking with OUD.
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Nearly $2M in grants sent to combat the opioid crisis in Pima, Maricopa counties
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Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced today that the Arizona Attorney General’s Office has awarded $1,762,914 in grant funding to combat the effects of the opioid crisis.
The money will help support programs for nearly 14,000 individuals in Pima and Maricopa counties.
It will serve a wide range of diagnosis, treatment, and educational needs, including infants born with Opioid Use Disorder, medically-underserved communities, grade school children, pregnant women and mothers, adults with mental health-related needs, homeless individuals, and survivors of human trafficking with OUD.
The grant funding comes as a result of the “One Arizona Plan” and AGO-led settlement with four pharmaceutical companies for their roles in the opioid crisis.
Organizations in Maricopa and Pima counties awarded grant funding include:
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