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Community Response. Prevention. Recovery.

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About the Settlements

Holding Companies Accountable

The opioid epidemic has taken a devastating toll on communities nationwide since the 1990s. To combat the crisis, lawsuits were filed to hold certain companies accountable.

In 2021, a settlement was announced in a multi-district federal litigation against manufacturers and distributors alleging that they contributed to the national opioid crisis by ignoring the signs of opioid addiction and overselling opioids. The initial settlement of $26 billion covered all states, counties and cities (if they chose to participate) to be paid to state and local governments over a 16-year period.

The City of Moreno Valley anticipates a minimum of $3.7 million over the 16-year period. Additional lawsuits and settlements may continue and lead to an increase to the projected amount of Opioid Settlement Funds allocated to the City.

About the Epidemic (CDC) Distributions & Payments (DHCS)
National Settlement Agreement

What Can Settlement Funds Be Used For?

Per the national settlement agreement, funds may be used for:

  • Prevention education and community awareness

  • Treatment and recovery services

  • Harm reduction (e.g., distribution of naloxone/Narcan)

  • Crisis intervention and response

  • Support for people with lived experience

  • Workforce development for behavioral health professionals

Our Approach

Funding Priorities in Moreno Valley

The City of Moreno Valley is committed to ensuring affected residents get the care that they need and building awareness about the dangers of opioid misuse and the help that is available. Moreno Valley has a two-pronged approach to opioid misuse remediation.

  1. Provide Help

    Provide meaningful help for Moreno Valley residents experiencing substance use disorder or are in a behavioral health crisis.

  2. Educate Residents

    Educate Moreno Valley residents about the dangers of opioid misuse and addiction, and how to get help for themselves, family members, friends, neighbors, or anyone needing help.

Care When It’s Needed

Mobile Crisis Response

The City has a five-year cooperative agreement with Riverside University Health System – Behavioral Health to provide behavioral health triage and outreach services.

The field-based Mobile Crisis Management Teams (MCMTs) work collaboratively with law enforcement, emergency department personnel, and community members to divert individuals in a behavioral health crisis to the appropriate level of needed care, including care for substance use disorders.

  • Clinical Therapists
  • Behavioral Health Specialists
  • Peer Support Specialists

Those in crisis will be immediately connected to the RUHS system of services, including warm hand-off programs and substance abuse recovery services.

Prevention Initiatives

Why Prevention & Education Matter

Prevention and education are critically important in addressing the opioid crisis. Here’s why:

Misuse Is Preventable

Opioid misuse and overdoses are preventable. Early intervention and education can help disrupt the cycle of misuse, addiction, and overdose.

Saving Lives

Education about naloxone, a medication that reverses opioid overdoses, can empower individuals to respond effectively in overdose emergencies, potentially saving lives.

Reducing Stigma

Education can help dismantle the stigma associated with opioid addiction, encouraging more individuals to seek help and access treatment without fear of judgment.

Promoting Healthy Choices

Education empowers individuals, especially young people, to understand the dangers of opioid misuse and develop healthy decision-making and coping skills.

Informing Communities

Public awareness campaigns, community outreach, and school-based programs increase knowledge about opioid risks, safe prescription practices and available resources for prevention and recovery.

Moreno Valley is investing in a prevention and education strategy that may include public awareness campaigns, community outreach, and school-based programs to increase knowledge about opioid risks, safe prescription practices and available resources for recovery, among other strategies.

Transparency

Related Documents & Websites

Distributor / Janssen Settlement (2022)

Distributors Settlement Participation

Secondary Manufacturers

State-Subdivision Agreements

Opioid Abatement Trusts

National Opioid Abatement Trust II (NOAT II)

Endo Public Opioid Trust

Other Agreements

McKinsey Settlement Agreement

Riverside University Health System – Behavioral Health

For Organizations

Request for Proposals

Organizations interested in submitting a Request for Proposal (RFP) for identifying gaps in awareness of the issue and critical prevention will be notified when an RFP is issued by submitting an inquiry at osfmoval@moval.org.

  Email osfmoval@moval.org

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