This newsletter provides a one-stop-shop for key updates, action needed, and news and resources tied to the 'Addressing the Opioid Crisis' effort in Adams County, supported through the Rocky Mountain Partnership.

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Attorney General Phil Weiser and local government leaders unveiled a first-of-its-kind joint framework for distributing statewide over $400 million that Colorado stands to receive from litigation settlements reached with companies who fueled the opioid crisis. The joint framework’s three core principles are to maximize settlement funds for Colorado communities, utilize existing infrastructure to the extent possible, and ensure regions hardest hit by the crisis get adequate funding. For more information on the joint framework and litigation settlement click HERE.

Adams County is one of 19 regions across Colorado that was allocated litigation settlement funds. The Rocky Mountain Partnership (RMP) is supporting the Adams County region to address issues impacting the community as a result of the opioid epidemic in alignment with a state-wide joint framework and ensuring funding from these settlements are invested in the region in a way that will have the most impact.

Below you will find key updates on regional work underway to address the opioid crisis.

At the December 12th meeting, the Regional Council made final updates to the application and scoring matrix for the first round of funding which are currently being implemented by the RMP Team.

The application will be open by Friday, December 16th on the Rocky Mountain Partnership Website.

Check out the page on the RMP website where the application will be launched by clicking the button below.

The RMP Team and representatives from Adams County will be hosting a virtual Q&A Session on Tuesday December 20th, 2022 from 3:00-4:00 pm for potential applicants.

This session will be recorded and uploaded to the website for anyone who is not able to join. There will also be an FAQ document available after the call that will be linked on the website as a resource.

Below you will find a upcoming meetings and work sessions related to this effort. 

Below you'll find local, state, and national news and resources related to this work.

Free Community Event: The Facts and Myths of Fentanyl and How Opioids Affect the Brain

The Boulder Parent Engagement Network, Natural Highs, and Boulder County Community Services Substance Use Advisory Group are hosting a very important free community event: The Facts and Myths of Fentanyl and How Opioids Affect the Brain.

January 19th, 6:30-8 pm, Monarch High School (329 Campus Dr, Louisville, CO 80027)

Please register in advance. This event is open to anyone who is interested!