Title
Receive a preliminary analysis report in response to Board Referral No. 2022.26 seeking to devise a comprehensive program utilizing the opioid settlement dollars designated for all Monterey County local governments for providing treatment and other services to local communities.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Receive a preliminary analysis report in response to Board Referral No. 2022.26;
b. Provide direction on a preferred referral processing option:
i. Proceed with completion of referral as outlined in preliminary report;
ii. Proceed with completion of referral based on modifications by Board;
iii. Return to Board with a more comprehensive analysis of referral and anticipated effort for completion; or
iv. Rescind referral.
c. Provide further direction, as appropriate.
PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS:
Background:
On November 22, 2022, Board Referral No. 2022.26 was assigned to the Health Department in anticipation of receipt of National Opioid Settlement Funds to assure there is a comprehensive plan developed for expenditure in accordance with allowable uses included in the Settlement Agreements entered with settling defendants. The largest of these settlement funds are with the "Big 3" opioid distributor defendants-McKesson, Amerisource Bergen, and Cardinal Health-and opioid manufacturer defendant Janssen/Johnson & Johnson. The County of Monterey and most of the eligible cities within the County will be receiving a direct allocation to support implementation of strategies and activities in the areas of prevention, treatment and other strategies including education of first responders; efforts to provide leadership, planning, and coordination; training; and research.
Project Description:
The Health Department will develop a Comprehensive Strategy and Plan to address opioid misuse and impact on our county residents and systems. [MCJ1]Department staff have been meeting with representatives from Monterey County P...
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