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Counties Tackle Opioid Funds; Indiana Saves $125M on Mental Health

1/18/2025

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Grand Traverse County commissioners are taking a proactive step by forming a committee to devise a fair distribution process for opioid settlement and marijuana revenue funds, with the goal of aiding local organizations by 2025. In Indiana, innovative mental health crisis services are making a significant impact, saving the state $125 million each year by redirecting individuals from jails and hospitals, underscoring the critical need for accessible mental health care.

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Grand Traverse County commissioners are taking a proactive step by forming a committee to devise a fair distribution process for opioid settlement and marijuana revenue funds, with the goal of aiding local organizations by 2025. In Indiana, innovative mental health crisis services are making a significant impact, saving the state $125 million each year by redirecting individuals from jails and hospitals, underscoring the critical need for accessible mental health care.