(Towson, MD) -- Baltimore County has launched a new public dashboard that allows residents to track opioid settlement funds and how the money is being used.
The interactive dashboard provides an overview of funds the county has received and expects to receive through legal settlements with prescription opioid manufacturers, distributors, and retail pharmacies.
County Executive Kathy Klausmeier says residents need to know where the money is going and whether it's making a difference.
Families across Baltimore County have felt the impact of the opioid crisis. This dashboard gives residents an easy way to see how we're using these funds to prevent overdoses and help people and families affected by addiction.
Baltimore County has received around $35 million through opioid-related settlement agreements and is expected to receive an additional $55 million through 2039.
Officials say, settlement funds are used to support a range of initiatives, including:
- Overdose prevention and harm reduction services
- Treatment and recovery programs
- Support for families and communities affected by addiction
- Services for high-risk and underserved populations
- Expanded access to medications for opioid use disorder
- Community outreach and education efforts
24/7 News Source contributed to this report.