State Awards Major Grant to Program Educating Children About Substance Abuse Amid Opioid Crisis

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Thursday, March 20th, 2025

The State Department of Behavior Health and Developmental Disabilities has awarded a $416,000 dollar grant from the Opioid Abatement Trust to the Georgia Sheriff’s Association.

Commissioner Kevin Tanner says the money will go towards expanding the association’s C.H.A.M.P.S. program which stands for Choosing Healthy Activities and Methods Promoting Safety. The program educates kids on the dangers of substance abuse.

Read More At: WGAU