Grant-funded Health and Human Services Programs
Haywood County
Summary
The county is adding four staff to its substance use program — a director, a prescriber, and two peer support workers — all funded by opioid settlement money, to help clients get to appointments, jobs, and housing.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
No local tax impact — funded entirely by opioid settlement funds structured over roughly 17-18 years.
Residents struggling with substance use, plus Recovery Court, the Sheriff's Office, and families affected by addiction.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Commissioners Regular Evening - Sep 21, 2026
Roughly $1.6 million in state, federal, and local grant funds flowed into county health and social service programs — dental care for low-income residents, Meals on Wheels, a 988 mental health campaign, car seats for families in need, and Helene recovery equipment like satellite internet and oxygen concentrators.
Board of Commissioners Regular Morning Meeting - May 4, 2026
The board approved the annual agreement and funding plans that channel Older Americans Act dollars to Southwestern Commission AAA, Mountain Projects, and county HHSA for senior services.
Board of Commissioners Regular Evening - Mar 16, 2026
The county is adding four staff to its substance use program — a director, a prescriber, and two peer support workers — all funded by opioid settlement money, to help clients get to appointments, jobs, and housing.
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