Knox Alcohol and Drug Freedom Center receives money in Federal Grant Funding

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) Director LeeAnne Cornyn today announced the award of $100 million in federal grant funding that will be used in communities across the state to advance ongoing efforts to fight opioid use disorder and prevent overdose deaths.

This marks the fourth round of State Opioid and Stimulant Response (SOS) grant funds awarded throughout Ohio. These SOS 4.0 grants were received by OhioMHAS through the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to support local organizations that offer prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and long-term recovery services for Ohioans struggling with an opioid or stimulant use disorder.

Knox Alcohol and Drug Freedom Center of Knox County $286,894.43

Licking Mental Health & Recovery for Licking and Knox Counties $886,050.00

Richland Mental Health & Recovery Services of Richland County $1,258,901.25

Richland Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. $44,000.00