Mission Statement
The mission of Region 5 Systems’ Opioid Project is to ensure that resources from the opioid settlement funds are allocated effectively and efficiently within Region 5 Systems’ service area.
Current Events
Opioid Settlement Flex Funds have now been reinstated. Click here to apply.
Paper applications are no longer available and will not be accepted.
Flex Funds User Guide can be downloaded here.
Opioid Settlement Flex Funds Report 6-30-2026
Region 5 Opioid Needs Assessment Reports
New video unveiled at the 3/19/2024 Opioid Summit in Lincoln
The Region 5 Systems’ Opioid Steering Committee is proud to announce the release of our new documentary about our plans to address the opioid epidemic in Southeast Nebraska. You can download the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWkpmm3SCts
Region 5 Systems’ Opioid Remediation Settlement Fund Blueprint
The Region 5 Systems’ Opioid Remediation Settlement Fund Blueprint is available for download.
Opioid Steering Committee
*** Effective January 2025, meetings are held every other month***
| July 2026 | OSC Agenda 7.14.26 | OSC Minutes 7.14.26 |
| May 2026 | OSC Agenda 5.12.26 | OSC Minutes 5.12.26 |
| March 2026 | OSC Agenda 3.10.26 | OSC Minutes 3.10.26 |
| January 2026 | OSC Agenda 1.13.26 | OSC Minutes 1.13.26 |
| November 2025 | OSC Agenda 11.18.25 | OSC Minutes 11.18.25 |
| September 2025 | OSC Agenda 9.9.25 | OSC Minutes.9.9.25 |
Supporting Documents
Opioid Steering Committee Charter
Principles for Use of Funds from Opioid Litigation
List of Opioid Remediation Uses – Exhibit E
Obvious Expenditures and Grants Chart (updated)
Opioid Flex Fund Documents
As of March 24, 2026, Region 5 Systems has expended all allocated Opioid Flex Funds. Applications after March 24, 2026, will not be accepted. If additional funding is allocated for Opioid Flex Funds this message will be updated to indicate that applications are being accepted.
Steering Committee Members
