Quick Summary
Opioid Settlement Funds Allocation is an ongoing public health story in Price County, Wisconsin
(Opioid Crisis)
, first tracked on May 15, 2026
and last updated July 08, 2026
.
This saga spans 1 published article.
Published Coverage
Timeline of Events
May 13, 2026 — Ad-Hoc Opioid Committee
$247K settlement received, projected $624K by 2038. Jail body scanner $150K+. 60%+ foster placements drug-related. Drug treatment court discussed.
June 10, 2026 — Ad-Hoc Opioid Committee
His House of Hope public comment and opioid settlement wishlist presented.
July 08, 2026 — Ad-Hoc Opioid Committee
Total settlement funds now $250,123 (up ~$12K from new checks). Detailed allocation spreadsheet drafted: schools $15K, public health/coalition $45K (2-year), His House of Hope $25K+$25K women future, behavioral health $38.5K, embrace machine $2K/yr, advertising $5K, drug screening $40K set aside. Marshfield Park Falls: ZERO opioid overdoses July 2025-2026. His House of Hope detailed $50K request (security $10K, vehicle, Genesis Process $10K/yr x 3yr). Genesis Process: Hope Gospel Eau Claire +18% success. Probation does NOT approve His House of Hope as housing. Drug court not feasible ($800K Forest County model). No formal votes — finalization targeted August 12, 2026 meeting. Next meeting: Aug 12 at 4pm with HHS Board.
July 08, 2026 — Health & Human Services Board
HHS Board opioid ad-hoc committee update. $250,123 confirmed. Committee 2 of 5 meetings done, 3rd at noon today. Missing: Aspirus, Marshfield, Park Falls SD, Prentice SD. Process: subcommittee -> HHS Board -> County Board. Copich raised access gap for hesitant individuals. Salary positions ($60-80K) not sustainable. Funds can be set aside multi-year.
Meetings to Watch
This story may surface in the following regular meetings:
- Opioid Ad-Hoc Committee
- Health & Human Services Board
- County Board of Supervisors
Reporter Notes
Ongoing coverage – settlement funds are multi-year. Ad-hoc committee 3rd meeting July 8 noon. Finalization targeted August 12 HHS meeting. His House of Hope coverage published June 11. Total: $250,123. Future: $15-20K/yr.
Related Sagas
- Price County Behavioral Health Unit Hit with Multiple Resignations (active)
- Price County Children & Youth Placement Costs Surge – Secure Detention, Residential Care Driving Budget Overruns (active)
- Price County Sees Surge in Elder Abuse Cases – 22 Referrals in Q2 Alone (active)
Tracked keywords: opioid settlement, opioid funds, ad-hoc opioid, settlement allocation, recovery
Last updated: July 20, 2026