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Maricopa County is investing approximately $4.3 million in opioid settlement funds to support 17 local organizations working to combat substance use and its devastating impacts on individuals and families.
"The opioid and polysubstance use crisis continues to impact families across Maricopa County, and these funds allow us to take meaningful action," said Thomas Galvin, Chairman of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, District 2. "By providing more resources to organizations who are on the front lines of this battle, we are building a stronger, more coordinated response to help those affected.”
This funding is in accordance with the One Arizona Distribution of Opioid Settlement Funds Agreement and will expand services at three existing opioid settlement-funded organizations while also supporting 14 new organizations (see chart below).
Investments will enhance prevention and treatment programs, expand harm reduction interventions, increase recovery support, and improve care coordination to ensure that services reach those most in need. Awarded contracts will begin on April 1, 2025, and are renewable up to four additional years subject to Board of Supervisor approval.
Funded projects align with Maricopa County’s Substance Use Prevention & Response Strategic Plan for Fiscal Year 2024-2028. The County’s approach prioritizes evidence-based and culturally-appropriate solutions that address immediate needs while also building long-term resilience in communities disproportionately impacted by the opioid epidemic.
Contracts were selected through a competitive bid process. Future opportunities to apply for Maricopa County opioid settlement funds include a Request for Proposals (RFP) coming in April 2025. This RFP will fund a single provider to expand business-focused substance use toolkits and deliver technical assistance to small, medium, and large organizations in Maricopa County. This project will help businesses develop and implement workplace policies addressing substance misuse. Interested parties can register with the county online.
A current list of all current organizations and projects funded by Maricopa County Opioid Settlement Funds is available here. In addition to Maricopa County, opioid settlement funds are distributed to most of the cities and towns in Maricopa County. For a complete list of settlement spending in the county and state, please visit the Arizona Attorney General’s website.
To learn more about current programs, overdose data, and updates on the settlement, visit maricopa.gov/SubstanceUse.
FY2025 Awarded Agencies
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Organization
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Funding Amount for FY2025
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Project Description
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Axiom Community
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$236,164
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Launch Workforce Development Computer Lab program to help individuals involved with the justice system who are in recovery for substance use improve their computer skills and gain job-related abilities.
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Community Medical Services*
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$250,000
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Emergency Department (ED) Bridge Program at Valleywise emergency care centers to enhance the ability to connect patients diagnosed with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) to long-term treatment options.
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DynamiCare Health
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$298,145
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Deploy a digital incentive-based behavior program to enhance the Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) treatment network in Maricopa County. Additionally, the program will provide telehealth peer support services, promoting long-term recovery and strengthening overall treatment efforts.
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LifeLab Studios
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$ 206,845
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In partnership with the Maricopa County Juvenile Probation Department, this initiative will expand upon existing recovery programming through the Journey.do platform for justice-involved youth with substance-related offenses or a history of substance use.
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Maggie’s Place
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$227,618
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Expand capacity to increase substance use program services for unhoused mothers and their children, including personalized, trauma-informed case management and substance use recovery support to achieve long-term stability.
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Neighborhood Ministries*
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$151,786
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Expand the “Encrucijadas” (Crossroads) program to equip social service providers and Promotoras/Community Health Workers with trauma-informed, culturally sensitive skills to facilitate mental health practice groups.
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notMYkid*
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$130,084
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Increase distribution of naloxone and prescription drug lockboxes to families and community groups.
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Peer Solutions
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$299,008
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Expand capacity to deliver peer-based prevention programming to high-risk youth at high schools in areas of need.
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Phoenix Rescue Mission
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$306,409
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Expand substance use case management services for unsheltered individuals and families providing individualized care, guiding clients through their recovery journey, helping secure stable housing, and equipping them with essential life skills.
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SAGE Counseling
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$98,698
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Expand peer recovery support programs for justice-involved individuals who use substances ensuring they have access to full continuum of services to include peer support This expansion will strengthen long-term recovery efforts by ensuring individuals have access to comprehensive, peer-led guidance and assistance throughout their journey.
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Scottsdale MAT Clinic
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$299,793
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Increase easy-to-access, evidence-based physical health, substance
use, behavioral health treatment and early intervention at the Maricopa Re-Entry Center via a pop-up health and Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) clinic. Facilitate comprehensive discharge planning to ensure ongoing supports upon release.
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Scottsdale Recovery
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$232,878
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Expand capacity to connect uninsured and underinsured individuals and families with essential recovery support services. Services will focus on identifying needs, linking clients to appropriate resources, and ensuring they receive the help necessary for long-term recovery.
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Social Spin Laundromat
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$396,264
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Conduct education and outreach on overdose prevention and recovery support for high-risk communities, including increased access to harm reduction supplies and peer support specialists to foster long-term recovery.
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South Mountain WORKS
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$88,462
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Engage African American churches in Maricopa County to reduce substance use stigma within African American communities and increase access to harm reduction resources, including naloxone and overdose prevention education.
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Southwest Behavioral & Health Services
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$71,250
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Expand partnership with Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) to offer certified peer support specialist opportunities to qualified behavioral health students. Interns will gain hands-on experience leading student support groups held at schools within the Phoenix Union High School District.
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U of A
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$500,000
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Expand harm reduction street outreach services to unsheltered individuals in the Phoenix metro area, including overdose prevention education and naloxone distribution to prevent overdose deaths. Additionally, individuals will be referred to mental health services, counseling, and substance use treatment options, aiming to provide comprehensive support for those in need.
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Valle del Sol
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$500,000
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Increase access to naloxone through free dispensers at all Valle del Sol clinic sites in Maricopa County; expand comprehensive substance use education and outreach in high-risk, low-income communities across Maricopa County
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* Current recipient of opioid settlement funding for other programs within their organization.
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