Across Oregon, communities are seeing meaningful changes as new resources from the statewide opioid settlement continue to roll out. Over the last two years, the Oregon Opioid Settlement Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Board (OSPTR) has supported projects that make it easier for people to stay safe, get treatment when they need it, and find long‑term recovery close to home.
While the settlement brings funding, the heart of this work is about improving the lives of our neighbors, families, Tribal communities, youth, and anyone impacted by the overdose crisis.
More people can get treatment close to home
Until recently, many communities had limited access to opioid treatment programs, leaving people waiting or traveling long distances. Now, new and expanded programs in places like The Dalles, Klamath Falls, Redmond, rural Linn County, East Lane County and the North Coast are helping people get care sooner and in their own communities.
Local jails have also received support to improve access to medications for opioid use disorder, which helps people stabilize during incarceration and return to the community with a better chance at long‑term recovery.
Saving lives through wider access to naloxone
Through partnerships with community groups, schools, Tribal nations, and local organizations, more people living in Oregon now have access to naloxone. Naloxone is an overdose‑reversal medication that saves lives every day. Access to naloxone gives teachers, outreach workers, first responders, and even bystanders the ability to respond quickly during an overdose emergency.
Helping youth, families and communities stay healthy
The settlement funds are helping community organizations across Oregon to rebuild the prevention programs that help young people develop resilience and stay connected to support. These programs support families, provide education, and offer healthier pathways for youth. Strengthening prevention means fewer people developing substance use disorders in the future.
Recovery community centers bring connection and hope
Recovery community centers are opening or expanding in places like Coos Bay, Roseburg, Grants Pass, Klamath Falls, Portland, Medford and the Columbia Gorge. These centers provide safe and welcoming spaces where people can build relationships, receive support, take classes or get help applying for jobs, connect with cultural and spiritual healing, and take steps toward long-term stability.
The Nine Federally Recognized Tribes of Oregon are receiving direct support to lead their own culturally rooted prevention, treatment, and recovery work.
Why this matters
Oregon’s communities have been deeply affected by the opioid crisis. The investments are already:
- Supporting families facing addiction.
- Reducing barriers to treatment.
- Strengthening prevention for youth.
- Expanding culturally specific care.
- Building long-lasting recovery networks.
- Saving lives.
These funds are helping create a stronger, healthier Oregon, one where people have real opportunities to recover and thrive.
To learn more about Oregon’s opioid settlement work, visit oregon.gov/opioidsettlement.