Item Coversheet
Brunswick County Board of Commissioners
ACTION AGENDA ITEM
February 21, 2022

Action Item # VI. - 2.

From:
Cris Harrelson, Public Health Director

Health and Human Services - Health Services – Brunswick County Substance Use & Addiction Commission,(Cris Harrelson, Public Health Director)

Issue/Action Requested:

Request that members of the Brunswick County Substance Use and Addiction Commission be allowed to present the latest local and state data and trends of opioid misuse to the Board of Commissioners.

Background/Purpose of Request:

On September 18, 2018, a resolution was passed by the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners establishing the Brunswick County Substance Use and Addiction Commission. The Commission’s charge is to address the crisis of substance addiction and advocate to improve treatment options for individuals with substance use disorder for the betterment of health and the well-being of our communities. The Commission meets monthly on the first Thursday at 5:00 pm.

 

Members of the Commission would like to share their progress toward their mission, the latest local and state data trends, and substance use treatment needs for Brunswick County.

Fiscal Impact:
Reviewed By Director of Fiscal Operations
Approved By County Attorney:
Yes
County Manager's Recommendation:
Recommend members of the Brunswick County Substance Use and Addiction Commission be allowed to present the latest local and state data and trends of opioid misuse to the Board of Commissioners.