Marion County
Implementation Plans
FY 2023-2024 Plan
The Marion County Regional Opioid Abatement Plan outlines a comprehensive strategy to combat the opioid crisis in Marion County, Florida. It emphasizes a multifaceted approach focusing on treatment, prevention, continuous research, and education tailored to the county’s unique needs. The plan commits to employing evidence-based strategies to expand access to treatment and recovery services, enhance care quality and oversight, and pioneer preventative measures to curb opioid misuse. It aims to cater to the diverse needs of the population, including pregnant women, criminal-justice-involved persons, and the youth, promising collaboration across sectors and continuous innovation to combat the crisis effectively.
The plan is part of a broader collaboration under the Florida Opioid Allocation and Statewide Response Agreement, which aims to channel funds directly to city and county jurisdictions for opioid crisis mitigation. Marion County’s funding includes allocations for municipalities within its territory, aiming for strategic consolidation to optimize resource utilization, reduce service redundancy, and simplify administrative tasks. A Regional Opioid Settlement Committee, established in March 2023, includes representatives from various sectors and is chaired by Marion County Commissioner Kathy Bryant, coordinating with the Marion County Hospital District for the plan’s administration. Consultations with community service providers have identified existing services, gaps, and priorities for addressing opioid abuse. The priority list for the plan includes a centralized receiving system, CORE & Peer Programs, and transitional housing, with a projected allocation amount detailed for each.
The plan emphasizes training, service expansion, outreach, and providing access to housing and support for individuals with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and co-occurring Substance Use Disorder (SUD)/Mental Health (MH) conditions. An Interlocal Agreement outlines the use of Opioid Abatement Funds, emphasizing the intent to increase funding for opioid and substance abuse education, treatment, and related programs in compliance with evidence-based best practices. It details the conditions for a qualified county to receive a direct allocation of settlement funds, which must be expended towards forward-looking strategies and services to expand treatment availability and support recovery from addiction.
The plan’s comprehensive approach, collaborative framework, and strategic funding allocation aim to address the opioid crisis holistically, reflecting a commitment to community health, recovery, and resilience. By focusing on evidence-based strategies, prioritizing diverse community needs, and ensuring effective resource utilization, the Marion County Regional Opioid Abatement Plan represents a targeted effort to combat the devastating impact of the opioid crisis in Marion County, Florida.
FY 2024-2025 Plan
The Marion County Regional Opioid Abatement Plan outlines a comprehensive strategy to combat the opioid crisis in Marion County, Florida. It emphasizes a multifaceted approach focusing on treatment, prevention, continuous research, and education tailored to the county’s unique needs. The plan commits to employing evidence-based strategies to expand access to treatment and recovery services, enhance care quality and oversight, and pioneer preventative measures to curb opioid misuse. It aims to cater to the diverse needs of the population, including pregnant women, criminal-justice-involved persons, and the youth, promising collaboration across sectors and continuous innovation to combat the crisis effectively.
The priority list for the plan includes a centralized receiving system, CORE & Peer Programs, and transitional housing, with a projected allocation amount detailed for each. The plan’s comprehensive approach, collaborative framework, and strategic funding allocation aim to address the opioid crisis holistically, reflecting a commitment to community health, recovery, and resilience. By focusing on evidence-based strategies, prioritizing diverse community needs, and ensuring effective resource utilization, the Marion County Regional Opioid Abatement Plan represents a targeted effort to combat the devastating impact of the opioid crisis in Marion County, Florida.
FY 2025-2026 Plan
A FY 2025-2026 implementation plan is not currently on file. However, this does not indicate a lack of participation in the opioid settlement process, as counties may be engaged in planning or implementation activities not yet formally documented. Additionally, cities, towns and/or municipalities within the county may have active plans on file.