City of Spokane launches grant for treatment, recovery of opioid use in marginalized communities

SPOKANE, Wash. — The City of Spokane said Tuesday that it is seeking applicants for “Culturally Specific Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder” grants.

The grants are available to organizations that support the prevention, treatment and recovery of individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) or individuals at risk of developing OUD.

The city notes that while there are similar rates of overdose use disorder across races, marginalized communities face disparities in OUD outcomes due to unequal access, barriers to accessing care, and program design…

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