Opioid Advisory Committee Meeting

The Burke County Opioid Advisory Committee convened on September 16, 2026, to discuss updates on opioid recovery initiatives, grant awards, and strategic planning. Key procurement-related topics included the awarding of a $6.5 million state grant for a 16-bed facility-based crisis center, with Holland and Hamick selected for architecture and engineering services through competitive bidding. Phoenix Counseling Center was recommended as the provider consultant to assist with facility design, with a future RFQ planned for service provision. The committee also reviewed budget allocations, including $550,000 set aside for community grant-making to support programs aligned with strategic priorities such as housing, family support, and prevention. Discussions emphasized streamlining grant application processes and planning for upcoming funding cycles. The committee considered workforce development and prevention as critical future investment areas under the collaborative strategic plan, with a vision statement proposed for electronic voting. No formal votes on contracts were recorded during the meeting, but recommendations and action items related to procurement and funding were clearly outlined.