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View AllPress Release: Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium joins fight against opioid crisis
In 2021, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has pledged to fight this epidemic with a crisis response strategy of prevention, treatment, and harm reduction. To that end, 24 Northern Michigan Counties – including those represented by Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium (Alcona, Alpena, Cheboygan, Crawford, Montmorency, Oscoda, Otsego, and Presque Isle) – have received up to $3 million in funding from the state to help fight the opioid epidemic in our communities.
Read MorePress Release: Northwest Michigan Works! joins fight against opioid crisis
“We are excited to be able to positively impact those who have been affected by the opioid epidemic and are ready to return to work,” said Terry Vandercook, Chief Program Officer for Northwest Michigan Works!. “The need for connecting job seekers and employers is as important now as it has ever been. This program will train and introduce those individuals looking for work to the employers who need them, a win-win for everyone involved. Northwest Michigan Works! is happy to help facilitate this opportunity throughout our region.”
Read MorePress Release: Michigan Works! Region 7B joins fight against opioid crisis
At a time when employers need all the help they can get to maintain a healthy, skilled workforce, three Michigan Works! agencies are stepping forward to help address a critical issue that impacts lives across their 24 county region: The Opioid Epidemic.
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At a time when employers need all the help they can get to maintain a healthy, skilled workforce, three Michigan Works! agencies are stepping forward to help address a critical issue that impacts lives across their 24 county region: The Opioid Epidemic.
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According to the State of Michigan, from 1999 to 2018, opioid overdose deaths increased from 118 to 2036, with 8.4 million prescriptions written for opioid medication in 2018. Across the country, the number of opioid overdose deaths is around 47,000 per year, with millions of loved ones impacted not only by these deaths, but by addiction.