For Immediate
Release:
May 8, 2023
Monmouth County Division of Behavioral
Health selected to join NACo Opioid Solutions Network to discuss opioid solutions
FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth
County Board of County Commissioners would like to congratulate the County’s
Division of Behavioral Health for being chosen to join the National Association
of Counties (NACo) Opioid Solutions Leadership Network Peer Exchange.
“This two-day peer exchange
counsels counties on ways to invest opioid settlement funds to assist those
suffering from substance use disorder,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A.
Arnone. “The peer exchange focused on three primary themes: Delivering
evidence-based treatment in rural communities, Coordinating services to create
a comprehensive system of care, and utilizing opioid settlement funds to
implement sustainable improvements.”
“The Division of Behavioral
Health engaged with leaders and local practitioners to gather ideas towards the
most effective and efficient ways to invest the settlement resources to
continue to help our residents,” said Commissioner Susan M. Kiley, liaison to
the Department of Human Services. “I want to commend Billy Horbatt from the
Division of Behavioral Health who distinguished himself during the Exchange and
was asked to give closing remarks for the event.”
For
more information about the Opioid Solutions Leadership Network, visit www.naco.org/resources/opioid-solutions/leadership-network.
“Monmouth County remains committed
to helping those who are suffering from substance use disorder through
compassion, empathy and a desire to change the life of someone in need,” said
Commissioner Kiley. “For those in need of assistance, please contact the
Division of Behavioral Health by calling 732-431-6451 or going to www.visitmonmouth.com.”
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