How Can Counties Use Opioid Settlement Funds for Prevention?
Counties can use opioid settlement and abatement resources for prevention-focused strategies when planning is tied to allowable uses, local needs, stakeholder input, and responsible implementation.
Planning Questions
- What local data show the greatest needs and risk factors?
- Which populations, settings, or systems should be prioritized?
- What prevention strategies are allowable, practical, and measurable?
- Who needs to be involved in planning and implementation?
- How will decisions, progress, and outcomes be documented?
Why Planning Matters
Settlement funds create both an opportunity and a responsibility. A clear planning process helps counties avoid fragmented spending and build a defensible strategy that partners can understand and implement.
How GS Federal Can Help
GS Federal brings prevention, facilitation, training, and public-sector planning experience to opioid abatement work. GS Federal can support planning sessions, stakeholder engagement, implementation roadmaps, and prevention strategy documentation.