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October 1, 2024

Campaign Aims to Reduce Disparities in SUD-Related Deaths in Allegheny County

An Allegheny County campaign has been launched to reduce the disparities in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) deaths as well as increase access to treatment and recovery services.

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Black residents in Allegheny County are more than three times more likely to die from drug overdoses than white residents, according to the Connect Protect Recover campaign.  Additionally, Black and Brown communities in the county are disproportionately impacted by opioids and other drugs.

Connect Protect Recover launched this year to ensure that residents of these communities have an equal voice in which potential solutions should be funded by the county. 

The campaign is asking for county residents to share their thoughts on how it should spend millions of dollars it will receive as part of the national Opioid Settlement Fund. It specifically seeks input on how to use the funds to:

  • Support new and existing resources to address harms related to opioid use
  • Help people with opioid addiction and related disorders
  • Address harms caused to those impacted by the opioid epidemic

The campaign hopes to hear from a broad and diverse range of community members, especially those in active addiction or with lived experience involving SUDs. Those interested can provide feedback on the campaign’s website.

The public comment period ends on Thursday, Oct. 31.

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