Opioid Settlement
The Keokuk County Opioid Settlement funds will be used to improve the lives of Keokuk County Residents and assist in community outreach regarding resources and education. According to the guidance in the Exhibit below, the funds may be used for the prevention, abatement, and treatment of substance misuse. The Keokuk County Opioid Settlement Committee makes recommendations to the Keokuk County Board of Supervisors. The Board of Supervisors have the final vote during a regular BOS meeting.
Keokuk County Opioid Settlement Committee
- Christy Bates, Auditor
- Allie Helmuth, Public Health Director
- Darin Hite, IT Director
- Richard Fortney, EMA Director
Maddison Denny, County Attorney may be available if questions or concerns arise.
If you are looking at utilizing funds and would like to discuss further, please email Christy Bates, Auditor at cbates@keokukcounty.iowa.gov.
Resources
- Exhibit - Uses for Opioid Settlement Funds
- ISAC Opioid Settlement Resources
- Iowa Attorney General Opioid Settlement Information
- Opioid Response Network
- National Association of Counties
- Naloxone Iowa
- Public Health has free Narcan. Call their office, 641-622-3575.
- CDC, Opioids
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: