At its Jan. 6, 2026 meeting, the Pima County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved $1.86 million in opioid-settlement grants to six community organizations, funding a portfolio that expands substance-use prevention, peer support, and recovery services across the county. The awards were advanced by the county’s regional advisory process and align with the One Arizona Agreement, which governs how settlement dollars are distributed and tracked. County materials indicate the package emphasizes measurable outcomes and ongoing reporting, with the health department tasked to oversee implementation and provide updates to the advisory committee. The move follows earlier planning and RFP work to formalize priority areas and scoring criteria, and arrives as Pima County reports progress against overdose deaths while underscoring continued need for prevention and treatment capacity. For providers and partners, the decision points to near-term funding channels and clear expectations around evidence-based programming and accountability.
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