The Hudson County Board of Freeholders authorized the application and acceptance of funds, if awarded from the 2020 New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services Grant totaling $203,963.
The funds will be utilized to help Hudson County municipalities address the issues surrounding opioid use disorder and drug abuse in their communities. These funds will also be used to provide prevention, education, intervention and addiction treatment services to the residents of Hudson County.
The program will run from June 30, 2020 through June 30, 2021.
Chairman Anthony Vainieri and the Hudson County Board of Freeholders are committed to the education, Intervention, prevention and addiction treatment services for opioid use disorder and drug abuse for the residents of Hudson County.
Release #151