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# County allocates nearly $100,000 to tackle addiction among high-risk offenders
- URL: https://www.citizenjournal.us/county-allocates-nearly-100-000-to-tackle-addiction-among-high-risk-offenders/
- Published: 2026-04-01T13:09:12.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-29T22:05:05.000Z
- Description: Opioid settlement and alcohol tax funds will support a new full-time care coordinator and prevention programs
- Author: Greg Loving
- Tags: hutch, dnn, #news

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — High-risk offenders and recently incarcerated individuals in Reno County will receive increased support for substance abuse recovery after commissioners voted unanimously to direct $98,502 toward local treatment and prevention programs.

The commission approved $78,502 in opioid settlement funds alongside a $20,000 allocation from the county's special alcohol and drug fund. Horizons Mental Health Center is set to receive $63,502 to launch an education and prevention program targeting recently incarcerated individuals.

The remaining $35,000 will fund a full-time care coordinator position at Reno County Community Corrections. The coordinator will help individuals secure housing, employment and transportation — addressing basic life barriers that can derail recovery.

Community Corrections Director Randy Regehr told commissioners the funding addresses a critical need within the local justice system. He said 72% of the agency's currently supervised individuals have a drug- or alcohol-related offense, and more than a third test positive for illegal substances at their initial appointment.

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