Johnson County Opioid Advisory Board Meeting 7-13-2026

The Johnson County Opioid Advisory Board held a meeting on July 13, 2026, focused on presentations from various organizations seeking funding and support for opioid-related programs. Several groups presented proposals for opioid settlement funding to support initiatives such as data management software for coordinating care, youth substance use prevention coalitions, sober living housing, grief counseling for children affected by opioid loss, recovery support services, and pediatric care for infants impacted by substance use. Specific budget requests were discussed, including a $100,000 request from Infants in Bloom to continue pediatric services and a $50,000 request from Rise Upstream for peer recovery coaching and community outreach. The meeting included discussions on program impacts, coordination challenges, and plans for expanding services. No formal votes or contract awards were recorded in the transcript, but multiple funding requests and program updates were presented for advisory consideration.