PM Opiod Abatement Committee (Table) 8/12/26

The Sumner County Opioid Abatement Committee convened on August 12, 2026, to review and discuss grant applications related to opioid abatement programs. The meeting focused on presentations from various organizations requesting funding to support opioid recovery and prevention initiatives, including substance use navigator programs, rapid rehousing for opioid-impacted families, treatment scholarships, and naloxone distribution efforts. Committee members discussed application completeness, conflicts of interest, and scoring procedures. Several organizations requested specific funding amounts, such as $50,000 for the substance use navigator program, $90,000 for rapid rehousing expansion, $50,000 for treatment scholarships, and $75,000 for naloxone vending machine stocking. The committee planned to independently score applications and reconvene on August 26 to finalize funding recommendations. Issues regarding allocation of state opioid funds and ensuring county-specific spending were also addressed.