About the AOR Newsletter
The Appalachia Opioid Remediation (AOR) Newsletter is your go-to source for the latest updates on opioid settlement funding, policy changes, grant opportunities, and community initiatives across the Appalachian region. Each week, we provide timely insights, state-specific funding allocations, and critical developments impacting opioid response efforts.
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June 11, 2025
Good afternoon, This week’s AOR newsletter captures a moment of both momentum and uncertainty in the nation’s response to the opioid epidemic. On June 5, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025 by a...
June 4, 2025
This week’s update spotlights how Appalachian communities are applying opioid settlement funds to expand harm reduction, support recovery, and strengthen accountability. From Georgia’s hospital initiatives to Maryland’s 24/7 naloxone access, local efforts reflect urgent, data-informed responses. Plus, new grant deadlines, upcoming meetings, and tools for transparency.
May 28, 2025
Good afternoon, This week’s updates show that tangible change is taking place, as communities improve access to opioid use disorder treatment and take steps to hold systems responsible for their role in the crisis. In a recent podcast episode, Dr. Arianna Campbell of...
May 21, 2025
Good afternoon, Across the Appalachian region, we’re seeing real momentum as local leaders, community groups, and public health partners continue turning opioid settlement dollars into meaningful action. From expanding access to harm reduction and treatment to...
May 14, 2025
Good afternoon, This week brings a complex picture of the nation’s opioid crisis, combining historic progress with clear reminders that there is still much work to be done. According to new CDC data, overdose deaths fell by 27% in 2024. This marks the steepest...
May 7, 2025
Good evening, This week’s updates highlight two critical themes in the opioid response: meeting people where they are and planning for long-term impact. In news outside of the Appalachian region, a recent Psychiatric News article highlights the CA Bridge program,...
April 30, 2025
Good evening, Across Appalachia, communities are showing what’s possible when we come together to tackle the evolving overdose crisis. This month brought both reasons for hope and reminders of the challenges ahead. At the national level, leaders, advocates, and...
April 16, 2025
Good afternoon, This week, we begin with a correction and a reminder. In our last newsletter, we inaccurately stated that “only 12 of 100 counties [in North Carolina] have completed strategic spending plans required by the state.” In fact, more than 90 local...
April 9, 2025
Good afternoon, As opioid settlement funding continues to flow to states and localities, questions about transparency, equity, and effectiveness are coming into sharper focus. This week, national headlines point to two growing concerns: the spread of fentanyl...
April 2, 2025
Hi there, As we step into April, there’s a renewed sense of momentum in the nation’s opioid response efforts. As discussed in last week's newsletter, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has officially extended the Public Health Emergency declaration for...
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