Apr 28, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardOffice Of Addiction Services And Supports Listening Tour
The Statewide Listening Tour featured discussions on workforce development challenges in substance use and mental health services, including the need for higher staff salaries, loan repayment programs, and improved training designations for mental health support. Participants advocated for better support for recovery centers, including brick-and-mortar and mobile units, and addressed the need for youth clubhouses as non-clinical community spaces. Additionally, the Commissioner provided updates on the allocation of opioid settlement funds to support workforce investment and establish new youth clubhouses.