The Harrison County Commission has recently acquired funds resulting from legal actions against specific entities within the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain, known as the Opioid Lawsuits. These funds, often referred to as Opioid Funds, have been earmarked for addressing the damages caused by the entities in question.
These Opioid Funds are designated for targeted initiatives aimed at mitigating the adverse effects stemming from the actions of certain parties within the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain. The delineation of these objectives is outlined in the West Virginia First Memorandum of Understanding. Broadly categorized, the purposes identified by the Harrison County Commission include Prevention, Response, and Recovery efforts.
Interested parties are invited to apply for a share of these funds from the Harrison County Commission.
1st Public informational meeting will be held May 21st at 10AM in the Harrison County Commission room of the General Services building. Information and applications will be distributed.
APPLICATION DEADLINE is July, 15th, 2024
Mail to:
Opioid Funding Committee
301 W. Main St.
3rd Floor Court House
Clarksburg, WV 26301
contact at: opioidfund@harrisoncountywv.gov
For more information you may view an Opioid Settlement Funds Power Point Here or the Opioid Memorandum of Understanding here.
Download the Application Here.