Opioid Alliance – Franklin County ASAP

A Vision for the Future

Franklin County 2039

Mobilizing our community for a future free from addiction.

A Pivotal Moment

For too long, our community has watched the opioid epidemic unfold like a slow-moving storm—one that has not only claimed the lives of far too many friends, neighbors, and loved ones, but has also destroyed families, overwhelmed public systems, and weakened our workforce.

But today, Franklin County stands at a pivotal moment. With the arrival of opioid settlement funds—money secured from the manufacturers and distributors who fueled this crisis—we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to change the trajectory of our community’s health.

“By the time the funding streams run dry in 2039, we want the landscape of our community to be unrecognizable in the best possible way.”

This is the ambitious goal of the Franklin County Opioid Alliance. Spearheaded by the Franklin County Agency for Substance Abuse Policy (ASAP) and in close collaboration with local government, public health, and community partners, the Alliance is not just another committee; it is a deliberate and coordinated mobilization of our community’s capacity.

The year 2039 is our “North Star.” We envision a Franklin County where the “opioid crisis” is a chapter in our history books, not a daily reality for our families. To achieve this, we need a strategy that focuses on outcomes and environments, ensuring that the structures we build today are self-sustaining for future generations.

Our Strategic Pillars

Prevention

Stopping substance use before it starts.

Risk Reduction

Keeping people alive and reducing harm.

Treatment

Accessible, high-quality care.

Recovery

Sustaining wellness through community support.

Prevention

Franklin County 2039

“Stopping substance use before it starts by reducing risk factors and increasing protective factors for youth.”

Strategic Planning in Progress

The Prevention Subcommittee is currently developing comprehensive goals, priorities, and resource maps for the Franklin County 2039 plan. As our work proceeds, this page will be populated with data, initiatives, and ways to get involved.

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Risk Reduction

Franklin County 2039

“Implementing evidence-based strategies to keep people alive and reduce individual and community harms associated with substance use.”

Strategic Planning in Progress

The Risk Reduction Subcommittee is identifying gaps and opportunities to save lives in our community. Check back soon for data on naloxone distribution, harm reduction resources, and safety initiatives.

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Treatment

Franklin County 2039

“Ensuring accessible, high-quality care for those ready to seek help.”

Strategic Planning in Progress

The Treatment Subcommittee is mapping the landscape of care in Franklin County to identify barriers and improve access. This page will soon host a comprehensive directory and performance data.

Join the Treatment Subcommittee

Recovery

Franklin County 2039

“Building the ‘recovery capital’—things like housing, employment and community connection—that make sobriety sustainable.”

Strategic Planning in Progress

Recovery is a lifelong journey that requires community support. The Recovery Subcommittee is focused on strengthening “Recovery Capital” at the community level, including factors like access to second-chance employment, housing, and social connection. Check back soon for resources and updates.

Join the Recovery Subcommittee