Ending the Epidemic: Mecklenburg County to Host Annual Opioid Settlement Community Meeting

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Mecklenburg County invites the community to participate in its third annual meeting as part of the National Opioid Settlement. Mecklenburg County is expected to receive $73 million over an 18-year period after the historic 2021 agreement that can bring relief to communities harmed by opioids.

The annual meeting where residents can help seek inform local planning and solutions will be held:

This year's meeting is being held in collaboration with Charlotte is Creative and RIZE Consultants. It will feature an immersive experience highlighting key intervention strategies that Mecklenburg County has funded to address the opioid epidemic and the impact of these investments to date. The public's participation and input will inform the County’s ongoing investment in strategies and priorities related to the awarded settlement funds.

Register: The meeting is free and open to the public. Residents interested in attending this event should register online before March 24, 2025.