$17.2 million granted to Kansas governments to fight opioid epidemic

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – Round $17.2 million has been granted to state and tribal governments in Kansas to combat the opioid epidemic.

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly introduced on Thursday, Oct. 6, that the State of Kansas and the Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas have acquired a mixed $17.2 million in federal grant funds to handle the opioid disaster. She stated the cash will improve entry to remedy for substance use issues, take away obstacles to public well being interventions like naloxone and broaden entry to restoration help providers.

“The opioid disaster impacts households throughout Kansas, which is why it’s crucial that we make opioid remedy and prevention assets accessible in each neighborhood,” Gov . Kelly stated. “This funding will assist make that attainable, and in doing so save lives and convey aid to struggling Kansans.”

Kelly famous that the Kansas Division for Ageing and Incapacity Companies was awarded greater than $16.7 million and the KTIK was awarded $500,000 in federal funds to handle the opioid disaster and help residents in restoration.

The Governor additionally indicated that funds have been supplied by way of the Substance Abuse and Psychological Well being Companies Administration. She stated the cash will help states’, tribal lands’ and territories’ opioid response efforts. The grants are a part of Nationwide Restoration Month and the State Opioid Response and Tribal Opioid Response grant applications.

Kelly stated the funds will even permit the Sunflower State to extend investments in overdose schooling, and peer help specialists in emergency departments, and can permit states to put money into different methods to assist save lives in hard-hit communities.

“Our prevention and dependancy groups acknowledge the hazards of opioids in our cities and rural areas and the damaging impression they’ve on so many lives,” stated KDADS Secretary Laura Howard. “I’m glad to help Governor Kelly and her administration’s effort to make sure this disaster is addressed throughout the state and in each neighborhood.”

KTIK indicated it is going to develop a holistic TOR program, KTIK Return to Group, which incorporates prevention, screening, remedy, and peer-led restoration for opioid, stimulant and different substance use.

“The opioid disaster has had a devastating impact on tribal nations all through the U.S.,” Lester Randall, Kickapoo Tribal Chairman, stated. “It’s a aid to see dependancy and opioid disaster funding coming in to underserved communities to help our efforts in growing entry to remedy and supporting people in restoration. The funds coming into the Kickapoo Tribe from opioid grants and settlements are going to end in lives saved and a preventative trajectory for our folks.”

In response to the Governor, the state and tribal grants will run by way of Sept. 29, 2024.

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