The funds are on behalf of the Weld County Opioid Abatement Council and are a result of a formal request for proposals process late last year, according to a release from the county.
The Weld County Health Department's Health Education, Communication and Planning division promotes health literacy, disease prevention and community well-being by implementing various initiatives and conducting critical data analysis.
Governor Hochul signed legislation (S.4086/A.6553) establishing the Substance Use Disorder Education and Recovery Fund and authorizing gifts, on personal income tax returns, for substance use disorder education and recovery.