The Prescription Opioid Settlement Distribution Commission Supports Change
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The Delaware Prescription Opioid Settlement Distribution Commission (POSDC) is an established committee of the Behavioral Health Consortium (BHC), consisting of an independent, collaborative group of Delaware leaders, policymakers, and public advocates.
The POSDC is charged with:
Providing funding recommendations to the BHC that can remediate and abate Delaware’s opioid crisis.
Offering grant awards for evidence-based efforts that treat, prevent, and reduce opioid use disorder and the misuse of opioids.
Supporting efforts that implement effective treatment interventions, recovery support, and prevention services.
“My whole career has revolved around making sure that people who have behavioral health needs and justice involvement get connected to the services they need and deserve. Serving as Co-Chair of the Commission aligns with this passion, and I am honored by Governor Meyer’s appointment to this role. These settlement funds represent an incredible opportunity to resource services and initiatives that will save lives.”
Joanna Champney
Director at Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health
“I’m proud of the work that my office has done to hold Big Pharma accountable and to secure significant funds to combat the opioid crisis in Delaware — but securing money is only half the battle. The Prescription Opioid Settlement Distribution Commission will ensure that the resources from Delaware’s opioid settlement go exactly, and exclusively, where they’re needed. The commission is more than a steward of a precious public resource; it is a voice for the people of Delaware, who have paid the real price of the opioid crisis.”
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings
Delaware Prescription Opioid Settlement Distribution Commission
Leadership and Committees
The Commission is currently chaired by Joanna Champney and Attorney General Kathleen Jennings. The work of the POSDC is supported by its co-chairs and the following six standing committees.
Behavioral Health Resources
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Budget and Reporting
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Equity
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Governance
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Local Governments
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Public Outreach and Community Input
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Prescription Opioid Settlement Tracker
The tracker is an innovative tool available to help the public learn how funds from the Prescription Opioid Abatement and Remediation Grant Program have been disbursed. The tracker includes total funds awarded and funds distributed to date by organization. The tracker utilizes data from First State Financials, the State of Delaware’s accounting software.
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