9/17/2026 Opioid Committee Meeting

The Kosciusko County Opioid Committee held a meeting on September 17, 2026, focused on reviewing and awarding grants from the county's opioid settlement funds to local recovery and prevention programs. The committee discussed budget allocations, noting approximately $300,000 available in restricted funds and $56,985 in unrestricted funds. Several organizations presented funding requests, including Rise Teen Space seeking $109,000 to expand youth programming, Fellowship Missions requesting support for women's housing, men's home renovations, and transportation services, and Serenity House requesting $30,000 for operational support, resident assistance, and home improvements across three recovery homes. The committee approved a $109,000 grant to Rise Teen Space and a $175,000 grant to Fellowship Missions from restricted funds, as well as a $30,000 grant to Serenity House from unrestricted funds. They also established quarterly reporting requirements for grantees to monitor program outcomes and expenditures. The meeting concluded with plans for a potential December meeting contingent on additional funding availability.