County allocates $32,284 in opioid funds to the faith based recovery coalition

Lewis County Government has taken a significant step in addressing the pressing issue of drug abuse in our community by donating $32,284 from its state opioid abatement fund to the Lewis County Faith Based Recover Coalition.

The "Coalition" is an organization of local church leaders from various denominations that united together over four years ago to help combat drug abuse and assist those in need of recovery services in our community. Since that time, they have partnered with Hope Center Ministries to offer Christ-centered programs to individuals battling addiction.

"Commissioners and I are...