Campaign Aims to Reduce Disparities in SUD-Related Deaths in Allegheny County
An Allegheny County campaign has been launched to reduce the disparities in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) deaths as well as increase access to treatment and recovery services.
Black residents in Allegheny County are more than three times more likely to die from drug overdoses than white residents, according to the Connect Protect Recover campaign.? Additionally, Black and Brown communities in the county are disproportionately impacted by opioids and other drugs.
Connect Protect Recover was launched this year to ensure that residents in these communities have an equal say in deciding which potential solutions the county should fund.
The campaign is asking for county residents to share their thoughts on how it should spend the millions of dollars it will receive as part of the National Opioid Settlement Fund. It specifically seeks input on how to use the funds to:
The campaign hopes to hear from a broad and diverse range of community members, especially those in active addiction or with lived experience involving SUDs. Those interested can provide feedback on the campaign’s website.
The public comment period ends on Thursday, Oct. 31.
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