Burlington County forms team to review overdose deaths
MOUNT HOLLY Burlington County officials are forming a team of experts to better understand the circumstances surrounding overdose deaths.
The Overdoses Fatality Review Team will perform confidential reviews of overdose deaths in the county, and use data to identify where the county can better direct resources to prevent future overdoses.
According to state data, 164 people died from suspected drug overdoses in Burlington County in 2019, and another 149 died from suspected overdoses last year.
“By taking a hard look at these unique lives and the circumstances surrounding their addiction and death, we hope to better understand the epidemic here and come up with better ways to fight it. Our main goals are to save lives and help beat addiction, said Burlington County Board of Commissioners Director Felicia Hopson.
Burlington County announces launch of Overdose Fatality Review Team
Burlington County announces launch of Overdose Fatality Review Team
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Officials from Prevention is Key joined with Burlington County Administrator Eve Cullinan, Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and County Board Director Felicia Hopson for a September ceremony announcing the start to services at the county’s Recovery Center for addiction services at the Burlington County Human Services Building in Westampton.PHOTO COURTESY OF BURLINGTON COUNTY
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Officials from Prevention is Key joined with Burlington County Administrator Eve Cullinan, Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and County Board Director Felicia Hopson for a September ceremony announcing the start to services at the county’s Recovery Center for addiction services at the Burlington County Human Services Building in Westampton.PHOTO COURTESY OF BURLINGTON COUNTY