Boulder County hires coordinator for opioid harm reduction

The Boulder County District Attorney's Office has created a new position for a harm reduction diversion coordinator. This role will focus on providing support and resources to individuals affected by drug use, funded by a $215,000 opioid settlement grant. The coordinator will work within the Center for Prevention and Restorative Justice, offering education and distributing harm reduction supplies. The funding will also cover training and necessary equipment for the position over the next two years. Boulder County expects to receive $30 million from opioid settlements to address the community's opioid crisis. This funding is part of a larger national settlement exceeding $26 billion from various opioid manufacturers and distributors.