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West Virginia opioid settlement fund allocations

Overview

Local governments in West Virginia are utilizing opioid settlement funds to address substance misuse and community wellness through various grant programs.

In Charleston, the city allocated $540,000 to 14 treatment programs in late 2025. Managed in partnership with the United Way of Central West Virginia and the city’s Opioid Community Council, these funds reached 1,419 individuals by mid-2026. Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin stated that these grants allow the city to support local entities that facilitate “direct community impact.”

Similarly, the Grant County Board of Commissioners approved $98,122 for nine projects. These funds support initiatives such as the Grant County Sheriff’s Office D.A.R.E. and mental health wellness programs, as well as community wellness projects like fitness center expansions in the Herman-Norcross School District.

Entities

Grant County Sheriff’s Office · The Steadman Group · United Way of Central West Virginia · Margaret O’Neal · City of Charleston

Timeline

  1. 15 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Grant County approves $98,122 in opioid settlement grants

    Grant County commissioners approved $98,122 in opioid settlement funding for nine projects, including school fitness expansions and sheriff's office substance misuse prevention programs.

  2. 15 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Charleston allocates $540,000 in opioid settlement funds to local treatment groups

    Charleston, West Virginia, has committed $540,000 in opioid settlement funds to 14 local addiction treatment initiatives in partnership with the United Way of Central West Virginia.

Sources

desotocountynews.com · grantcountyherald.com · wchsnetwork.com · wvmetronews.com