Summary
September declared National Recovery Month; Burke Recovery notes overdose deaths persist without matching treatment capacity, with a community event September 5 at Catawba Meadows Park.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
$6.5 million in state capital funds secured; $865,000 of opioid-adjacent funds used for the site purchase, with no opioid settlement dollars spent on construction.
People with substance use disorders and their families.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Commissioners (Regular) - Aug 6, 2026
September declared National Recovery Month; Burke Recovery notes overdose deaths persist without matching treatment capacity, with a community event September 5 at Catawba Meadows Park.
Opioid Advisory Committee - Jul 21, 2026
Peer support specialists face lingering stigma and unclear job expectations. The committee heard calls for better training pipelines, employer education, and supervision for peers after certification.
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