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Representatives with Mecklenburg County announced at a community meeting at the Charlotte Convention Center in uptown on Monday that they plan to launch a post-overdose response team and a program that aims to support those dealing with substance use and mental health challenges.
At least 10 people in the city’s detention center will be supported through the Medication Assisted Treatment pilot program. It will provide therapists and peer support, and medication to help those overcome substance use. Marcus Boyd is the program manager with the county. Boyd says they decided to launch the program in the detention center because of what they heard…