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New Jersey Allocates $12M for Community Substance Use Support

9/18/2025

Summary

Story summary

New Jersey will invest $12 million to support community nonprofits assisting families affected by substance use, funding bereavement groups and prevention programs.
Grants will range from $100,000 to $150,000, targeting small, local opioid response organizations for the first time.
The five-year Strategic Plan focuses on housing, harm reduction, treatment, and wraparound services, developed through stakeholder engagement.
Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman emphasized the need for community support in recovery for long-term healing.
The funding aims to enhance harm reduction and strengthen support networks for those impacted by addiction.

History

Historical Context

The opioid crisis in the U.S. escalated in the 1990s due to increased prescriptions, leading to a public health emergency declared in 2017. In response, the federal government enacted the SUPPORT Act to enhance access to treatment. New Jersey's recent $12 million investment reflects a shift towards community-based solutions, emphasizing harm reduction and support networks to address the long-term impacts of addiction.

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Story summary

New Jersey will invest $12 million to support community nonprofits assisting families affected by substance use, funding bereavement groups and prevention programs.
Grants will range from $100,000 to $150,000, targeting small, local opioid response organizations for the first time.
The five-year Strategic Plan focuses on housing, harm reduction, treatment, and wraparound services, developed through stakeholder engagement.
Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman emphasized the need for community support in recovery for long-term healing.
The funding aims to enhance harm reduction and strengthen support networks for those impacted by addiction.

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