Opioid Litigation


This site houses information to help Utah communities understand opioid settlement funds, and to report on the programs that are supported using these dollars. The legal agreements address litigation over the role of companies in creating and fueling the opioid epidemic. These nationwide settlements were reached to resolve all opioids litigation brought by states and local political subdivisions against pharmaceutical distributors and manufacturers.

In the coming years, there will be information available here on breakdowns of spending and results of projects as they are reported to the Office of Substance Use and Mental Health (SUMH) within the Utah Department of Health and Human Services.


Utah Settlements FAQ


Legislative Sessions

The most recent legislative appropriations distributed $1.5 million in state settlement funds directly to community organizations that focus on recovery support services, housing supports, prevention, and pregnancy-related services. These appropriations will be managed through the Department of Health and Human Services, with grantees being funded and evaluated over three-year increments.


Funded Projects

Annual Opioid Litigation Funding Report

September 30, 2023
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Funding Approved in 2024


USARA Recovery Community Centers

USARA
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PROUD: Pathway to Recovery from Opiate Use Disorder

First Step House
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Expanding Care for Pregnant Patients with Substance Use Disorder

SUPeRAD clinic
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Substance Use Disorder Recovery and Animal Companions

Ruff Haven
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Spy Hop Youth Prevention Services

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Funding Approved in 2023


Matching Funds for Counties Using Opioid Funds in County Jails or Receiving Centers

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Emergency Department/Urgent Care Induction to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder

Moab Regional Hospital, McKay Dee Hospital, CommonSpirit (Holy Cross Salt Lake and Jordan Valley)
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OUD Treatment Expansion in Rural Communities

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State Opioid Settlement Appropriation

Shifting Efforts Upstream
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Primary Prevention

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Behavioral Health Prescription Digital Therapeutic Pilot

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Funding Approved in 2022


Supporting Pregnant People with Opioid Use Disorders

IHC Health Services
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Local Authorities

The state of Utah and its counties agreed to a 50/50 split of Utah’s settlement funds between the state and participating counties. Each county is responsible for planning and tracking their funds, please seek more information on their plans through the county commissioners for any county. This link contains a list of websites for most of Utah's cities and towns which have contact information available for each municipality.
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