Genesee County Jail introduces opioid treatment program for inmates

Genesee County Jail has enrolled 78 inmates in a new opioid treatment program. This initiative offers prescription drugs like Suboxone and Sublocade, replacing the previous method of limited detox support for inmates with addictions. The program was funded by a $250,000 grant from the Michigan State Police and $62,500 from opioid lawsuit settlement funds. It aims to provide better care for inmates, including peer recovery coaching and individualized aftercare plans before release. The county's contract with New Paths for program coordination was approved on March 12. The program is open to all inmates, regardless of their specific drug addictions, addressing a significant need among the jail population.