Mayor seeks $730K for war on opioid
The proposal allocates $300,000 for Maddie’s Place, $30,000 for mobile treatment and outreach, and $400,000 for an outdoor program to help homeless individuals
SPOKANE
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown has introduced an ambitious proposal to allocate $730,000 in additional opioid settlement funds. This strategic investment is focused on enhancing opioid treatment services, making vital capital improvements, and providing comprehensive wrap-around services throughout the City of Spokane. “This proposal is crafted to strengthen the invaluable efforts of community organizations that are on the front lines of the opioid crisis, tirelessly working to provide care and support to those affected,” Mayor Brown emphasized.
“In addition to fortifying existing treatment programs, these funds will also establish a groundbreaking outdoor navigation program designed to connect individuals in need with essential resources and support. This initiative addresses a significant gap in services and aims to empower those struggling with addiction to find their path toward recovery.”
Mayor Brown’s proposal includes:
- $300,000 for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) treatment for infants and wraparound family services at Maddie’s Place, a non-profit recovery nursery for babies experiencing withdrawal due to prenatal substance exposure
- $30,000 to support capital investments for mobile medication-assisted treatment and outreach
- $400,000 to create an outdoor navigation program and increase outreach to navigate people currently living outdoors with or at-risk of opioid use disorder into appropriate housing options
“We are deeply grateful to the City of Spokane for recognizing the urgent and ongoing need for specialized infant care and family support in the wake of the opioid crisis,” said Shaun Cross, President & CEO at Maddie’s Place. “This funding ensures our doors stay open, our staff remains strong, and our advocacy for sustainable healthcare solutions continues.”
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