Under the terms of the settlements, the settling companies will pay the State of Florida and its subdivisions over $3 billion. A copy of the settlements and other settlement details can be found HERE. Florida’s share of the settlements will be appropriated by the Legislature and the Governor. The Florida Department of Children and Families’ Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health is the State Opioid Treatment Authority, and as such will oversee statewide prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts utilizing the settlement funds. Additionally, the Department will establish the Office of Recovery to lead cross-agency collaborations and community partnerships that will implement strategies and expand programs to serve Florida communities.

Learn more about the establishment of the Statewide Council on Opioid Abatement section 397.335, Florida Statutes.

Opioid Settlement-Funded Initiatives

Through finalized procurements and executed contracts, the Department has invested opioid settlement funds into strategic initiatives designed to enhance prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts across Florida. These include:

• Recovery Housing initiatives to ensure safe, supportive environments for individuals transitioning from treatment to long-term recovery.
• The Facts. Your Future. Prevention Initiative to deliver youth-centered education and outreach aimed at reducing substance misuse through awareness, school and community engagement, and strategic partnerships.
• On-Demand, Mobile Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) services to bring care directly to those in need, especially in underserved areas.
• Specialized Training in Graduate Medical Education (GME) and residency programs to expand provider expertise in substance use treatment.
• Jail-Based MAT Programs offering evidence-based treatment to individuals during incarceration, supporting continuity of care post-release.
• Court Diversion Programs focused on prevention and treatment alternatives for individuals entering the justice system.
• Applied Research Partnerships with Florida universities to drive data-informed solutions and improve long-term outcomes.
• Online Bed Availability System to streamline treatment referrals and improve real-time access to residential care options.

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The table below outlines initiatives currently in progress or planned for future release, as well as those that have been successfully procured and implemented through executed contracts as part of Florida’s comprehensive response to the opioid crisis.

Initiative	Status	Details/Contract Executed Date(s)
Recovery Housing	⏳ In Progress	Summer 2025 – Target Contract Execution
		5/23/25 – Anticipated Grant Award Posting
		1/21/25 – Request for Applications Released
The Facts. Your Future. Prevention Initiative	⏳ In Progress	Spring 2025 – Target Contract Execution: Florida Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs, Hanley Foundation, Community Coalition Alliance, Hope for Miami, Thrive IRC
		4/18/25 – Notice of Intent to Award
		12/5/24 – Request For Applications Released
On-Demand, Mobile Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)	✅ Contracts Executed	5/2/25 – Aspire Health Partners
		4/22/25 – Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare
		2/8/25 – WestCare GulfCoast Florida, Inc.
		1/23/25 – Agency for Community Treatment Services, Inc.
		1/21/25 – Pathways to Wellness
Specialized Training in Graduate Medical Ed. (GME) and Residency Programs	✅ Contracts Executed	4/30/25 – Citrus Health Network
		4/29/25 – Morton Plant Hospital Association
		4/28/25 – Centerstone of Florida
Jail-Based Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Programs	✅ Contracts Executed	5/2/25 – Operation PAR, Inc.
		5/2/25 – Meridian Behavioral Healthcare
		1/28/25 – Guidance Care Center
Court Diversion Programs	✅ Contracts Executed	2/19/25 – Seminole County
		1/15/25 – WestCare GulfCoast Florida, Inc.
		12/27/24 – Meridian Behavioral Health, Inc.
		12/23/24 – Fourth Judicial Circuit Court
		12/22/24 – Martin County Board of County Commissioners
Applied Research Through Experts at Florida Universities	✅ Contracts Executed	11/6/24 – Florida State University
Online Bed Availability System	✅ Contracts Executed	7/1/24 – Carahsoft Technology Corporation