Mar 2, 2026Board meeting
Beaufort County Community Services and Public Safety Committee Committee Meeting
The committee reviewed a comprehensive 2025 service report provided by the Director of Nexus Care regarding substance abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment efforts. Discussion topics included the effectiveness of the Thrive program for middle school students, the impact of Naloxone and its accessibility via new community kiosks, and the ongoing initiatives to address opioid fatalities and counterfeit pill distribution. The committee also discussed strategies for substance abuse abatement, the implementation of mental health screenings, and plans to conduct a comprehensive needs assessment to develop a three-year strategic plan.