Approaches to Implementation

Advancing Health Equity Through County Opioid Abatement Strategies

To support counties in utilizing opioid settlement funds to advance health equity, the National Association of Counties (NACo) in partnership with ChangeLab Solutions, developed case studies on five counties that are integrating opioid settlement funds into ongoing health equity initiatives. This resource details steps taken by these counties during the first year of payments from the master settlement and considerations for counties in other jurisdictions.

APNC Opioid Settlement Funds Advocacy Guidebook

This resource from Addiction Professionals of North Carolina defines the historical precedent for current funding, unique circumstances of funding use and agreements in NC, explains the state’s opioid and substance use action plan, and gives recommendations for strategies, programs and activities to use funding. This resource also includes guidance on writing proposals to request funding.