Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett celebrated the grant disbursement of $2,225,000 from the Department of Health and Human Services to the Dallas County Department of Health and Human Services for opioid prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and long-term recovery resources.
This grant disbursement is part of a five-year grant to Dallas County to combat overdose deaths and help residents access recovery resources.
“Long before I came to Washington, I was working to combat the opioid crisis in the communities I served by focusing on solutions that prioritize harm reduction and addiction recovery.
Now as a Member of Congress working alongside my fellow Texans, Rep. Lance Gooden and Senator John Cornyn, I introduced ALERT Communities Act and the Test Strip Access Act to improve and increase the availability of fentanyl and xylazine test strips for local communities,” said Rep. Crockett. “I am grateful to the Biden-Harris Administration for providing this live-saving funding and I applaud the Dallas County Department of Health and Human Services for all they do to save lives and help our residents on their road to recovery.”
“Opioid overdose, misuse and dependence have had a devastating impact on individuals, families, and our community here in Dallas County,” said Dr. Philip Huang, DCHHS Director/Health Authority. “We are honored the CDC has chosen DCHHS to provide opioid prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and long-term recovery resources to Dallas County residents who need them.”
