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Behavioral Health Group Seeks VP to Expand Opioid Treatment Partnerships

Behavioral Health Group Seeks VP to Expand Opioid Treatment Partnerships

Behavioral Health Group (BHG), described as the nation's largest network of Joint Commission-accredited opioid treatment centers, is actively seeking a Vice President, Strategic Partnerships & Business Development. This senior individual contributor role aims to forge high-impact relationships with health systems, hospital networks, emergency departments, behavioral health organizations, and other major healthcare partners. The primary objective is to expand access to treatment for opioid use disorder and substance use disorder, positioning BHG as a preferred referral partner. The role involves developing relationships with C-suite executives and clinical leaders, identifying opportunities for referral pathways, and negotiating partnerships to drive measurable patient growth and admissions across BHG's markets in 22 states. The successful candidate will be responsible for building strategy, developing a pipeline of enterprise partnership opportunities, and translating these relationships into increased pat...
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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Mandates Statewide Certification for Recovery Housing Operators

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Mandates Statewide Certification for Recovery Housing Operators

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed an executive order empowering the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health to establish a statewide certification program for recovery housing operators. This action comes in response to a significant increase in recovery houses, which have grown by nearly 400% to over 1,700 facilities since 2022. The rapid expansion has led to concerns about inadequate oversight and substandard living conditions in some uncertified homes, particularly in southern Ohio, a region heavily affected by the opioid epidemic. State Representative Justin Pizzulli highlighted instances of severe neglect, including unsanitary conditions and overcrowding, in facilities meant to aid individuals in recovery. The executive order aims to address these issues by strengthening monitoring, enhancing compliance, and creating a more uniform system to protect vulnerable individuals seeking recovery services. The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health will now have the authority to ensure providers operate within ...
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King County Acquires Cedar River Property, Halting Asphalt Plant Construction

King County Acquires Cedar River Property, Halting Asphalt Plant Construction

King County has officially purchased a disputed property along the Cedar River, effectively ending a nearly decade-long battle to prevent the construction of an asphalt plant on the site. Councilmember Reagan Dunn announced the acquisition at the Fairwood 60th Anniversary event, marking the completion of a process that began in 2017 when Lakeside Industries proposed building the plant near State Route 169. The proposal faced significant backlash from local residents and environmental groups due to concerns about potential pollution impacting the Cedar River, which serves as a drinking water source for nearly 2 million people in the greater Seattle area. Dunn, along with other elected officials and community leaders, celebrated the resolution, emphasizing the preservation of the land for public use. Funding for the acquisition was secured through partnerships between the King County Council, the King County Flood Control District, and county agencies, without imposing new tax burdens on residents.
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Louisiana Sheriffs Under Scrutiny for Opioid Settlement Fund Spending

Louisiana Sheriffs Under Scrutiny for Opioid Settlement Fund Spending

A collaborative investigation by Verite News, KFF Health News, The Current, and Gulf States Newsroom has revealed that Louisiana sheriffs are spending millions of dollars from opioid settlement funds on items not directly related to addiction treatment or prevention. While these funds are intended to combat the opioid crisis, a panel of experts reviewed reported expenditures and deemed approximately two-thirds, or $5.4 million, as inappropriate. Examples of these expenditures include crime cameras, vehicles, and officer overtime. Louisiana is unique in allocating virtually all of its $621 million in opioid settlement funds to local governments, with sheriffs receiving the largest share earmarked for law enforcement among any state. However, unlike parish governments, sheriffs' offices are not required to file annual reports on their spending, leading to a lack of public accountability. Out of 64 parishes, 43 sheriffs' departments provided expenditure lists totaling just over $8 million, leaving $10.6 milli...
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Norman's 'A Better Way' Homeless Support Program Ceases Operations Due to Denied Funding

Norman's 'A Better Way' Homeless Support Program Ceases Operations Due to Denied Funding

The city of Norman's homeless support service, 'A Better Way,' is shutting down at the end of August after its request for new funding from the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office was denied. The program, operated by Mental Health Association Oklahoma in partnership with the city, offered individuals experiencing homelessness opportunities to work cleaning public spaces. In exchange, participants received pay, meals, and connections to service providers. According to Carrie Blumert, CEO of Mental Health Association Oklahoma, the program aimed to provide instant income and a pathway to self-sufficiency, with a long-term goal of helping participants find housing and stability. The initial one-year contract for 'A Better Way' was valued at $383,633, with $333,633 sourced from Opioid Settlement Funds. During its operation, the program served 232 participants, connecting 54 with mental health or substance abuse services, helping 25 secure gainful employment, assisting 17 with housing, and obtaining vital documen...
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Aurora Alderman Proposes City Manager Government to Enhance Professionalism

Aurora Alderman Proposes City Manager Government to Enhance Professionalism

Aurora Alderman Carl Franco, 5th Ward, has launched an initiative to change Aurora's form of government from a mayoral system to a city manager system. Franco argues that a city manager, typically a professional with a degree and certification in city management, would bring more professionalism and less partisan politics to the city, which he believes is crucial given Aurora's significant budget and population. He has formed a committee and launched a website to advocate for this change, aiming to place a referendum question on the April 4, 2027, ballot. To achieve this, he needs to collect at least 1,900 signatures by December 1, 2026, and is targeting double that amount. The initiative is supported by the International City/County Management Association, which has provided literature and plans to reimburse the committee for some expenses. However, Aurora Mayor John Laesch opposes the change, arguing that an elected mayor provides direct accountability to the people and that a city manager system would n...
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North Dakota Legislature Prepares for Special Session to Address Kratom, Museum Funding, and Nondisclosure Agreements

North Dakota Legislature Prepares for Special Session to Address Kratom, Museum Funding, and Nondisclosure Agreements

North Dakota lawmakers are convening for a second special session this year in Bismarck to tackle several pressing issues. Governor Kelly Armstrong specifically called the session to address kratom and its synthetic derivatives, which he has linked to overdoses and deaths. The agenda also includes resolving a funding shortfall for the 70,000-square-foot, $78 million Military Gallery addition to the North Dakota Heritage Center and State Museum. Additionally, lawmakers will consider a roughly 10-month moratorium on nondisclosure agreements between industrial project developers and government officials, a concern raised by critics of data center projects. The special session is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, with public testimony available as early as Tuesday.
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Nordstrom to Close Anchor Store in Lombard, Illinois, Laying Off 101 Employees

Nordstrom to Close Anchor Store in Lombard, Illinois, Laying Off 101 Employees

Nordstrom to Close Anchor Store in Lombard, Illinois, Laying Off 101 Employees
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Gary, Indiana, Residents Receive Free Water Amid Storm Recovery Efforts

Gary, Indiana, Residents Receive Free Water Amid Storm Recovery Efforts

Community organizations in Gary, Indiana, distributed over 500 cases of bottled water to residents still recovering from recent storms. The giveaway, held at the City Life Center of Northwest Indiana, was a collaborative effort between On Third Affordable Food Outreach and the City Life Center. Dr. Joshua Austin, executive director of City Life Center, emphasized the center's role as a vital hub for providing food, drinks, and other resources to the community for the past two weeks following the storms. The bottled water was donated by various corporate and community partners, including NIPSCO and Premium Waters, highlighting a collective response to assist affected residents. This initiative underscores the ongoing challenges faced by the community in the aftermath of severe weather events.
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San Diego County Supervisors to Introduce New Plan Addressing Tijuana Sewage Crisis

San Diego County Supervisors to Introduce New Plan Addressing Tijuana Sewage Crisis

San Diego County Supervisors Tara Lawson Remer and Paloma Aguirre are set to unveil a new proposal aimed at tackling the persistent Tijuana sewage crisis. This initiative seeks to design and implement a treatment system on the U.S. side of the border to intercept raw sewage before it contaminates San Diego communities and beaches. The problem involves up to 50 million gallons of toxic waste and sewage flowing daily from the Tijuana River into the Pacific Ocean, posing significant risks to public health and the environment. Long-time residents and surfers, like Brandon Garay, express frustration over the lack of effective solutions despite previous promises. The supervisors plan to reveal specific details of the proposal at a press conference, with the construction of the treatment infrastructure expected to occur in phases. The goal is to protect public health, the environment, and the local economy, and to remove the Tijuana River from the American Rivers conservation group's most endangered list.
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Delaware Division of Small Business Expands Team with New Programs Manager and Sports Tourism Coordinator

Delaware Division of Small Business Expands Team with New Programs Manager and Sports Tourism Coordinator

Delaware Division of Small Business Expands Team with New Programs Manager and Sports Tourism Coordinator
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Delaware Division of Small Business Appoints New Programs Manager and Sports Tourism Coordinator

Delaware Division of Small Business Appoints New Programs Manager and Sports Tourism Coordinator

Delaware Division of Small Business Appoints New Programs Manager and Sports Tourism Coordinator