Mission Statement
The mission of Region V Systems’ Opioid Project is to ensure that resources from the opioid settlement funds are allocated effectively and efficiently within Region V Systems’ service area.
Current Events
Opioid Settlement Funds Grant Opportunity
Region V Systems is pleased to offer the Opioid Settlement Funds Grant Opportunity
- This grant opportunity is live today 4/15/24.
- Any Agency within Region V Systems 16 county catchment area is invited to apply.
- Grant application requirements and required forms are now posted on Region V Systems website at https://region5systems.net/opioid-settlement-funds-grant/
Please note: Grant applications must include priority opioid abatement strategies listed within the grant instructions.
Don’t miss out! Application Deadline is May 6, 2024 at 5:00 PM CDT. Apply today!
New video unveiled at the March 19th Opioid Summit in Lincoln
The Region V 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 V Systems Opioid Remediation Settlement Fund Blueprint
The Region V Systems Opioid Remediation Settlement Fund Blueprint is available for download.
Opioid Steering Committee
| March 2024 | OSC Agenda 3.12.24 |
| OSC Minutes 3.12.24 | |
| February 2024 | OSC Agenda 2.13.24 |
| OSC Minutes 2.13.24 | |
| January 2024 | OSC Agenda 1.09.24 |
| OSC Minutes 1.09.24 | |
| December 2023 | OSC Agenda 12.12.23 |
| OSC Minutes 12.12.23 | |
| November 2023 | OSC Agenda 11.28.23 |
| OSC Minutes 11.28.23 | |
| Name | Organization | Name | Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackie Amos | Parents of Addicted Loved Ones | Suzanne Mealer | Ponca Health Services |
| Jennifer Bender | Lived Experience | Dave Miers | Bryan Health |
| Jennifer Borrenpohl | BAART | Sandra Miller | Veterans Administration |
| Grant Brueggemann | Southeast District Health Dept. | Sandy Morrissey | Region V Systems |
| Ryan Carruthers | CenterPointe | Rachel Mulcahy | Behavioral Health Advisory Committee |
| Jeff Curry | Adult Probation | Sergeant Benjamin Murry | Nebraska City Police Dept. |
| Captain Ryan Dale | Lincoln Police Dept. | Jenn Nelson | Wellbeing Initiative |
| Bryan Davis | Peoples City Mission | Laura Osborne | Behavioral Health Advisory Committee |
| Renee Dozier | Region V Systems | Jill Pokorny | District 5 Probation |
| Cheyenne Drudik | Lived Experience | Traci Reuter | CHI St. Mary’s |
| Dr. LuAnn Even | Ponca Tribe Behavioral Health | Simera Reynolds | Four Corners Health Dept. |
| Martha F | Lived Experience | Amy Reynoldson | Nebraska Medical Association |
| Oscar Gonzales | Boys Town 988 | Dean Rohwer | Adult Drug Court Coordinator |
| Remonte Green | Child and Family Services | Will Schmeeckle | Nebraska Medical Association |
| Theresa Henning | Region V Systems | Kim Showalter | Public Health Solutions Health Dept. |
| Amy Holman | Nebraska Pharmacist Association | Bullet Splichal | Peer Support |
| Colby Holz | Child and Family Services | LeAnn Stevenson | BAART |
| Susan Isabell | American Job Center | Chad Street | Lived Experience |
| Vic Johns | Mission Field Treatment Center | Tiffanie Street | BAART |
| Jeri Johns | Mission Field Treatment Center | Abbi Swatsworth | Out Nebraska |
| Ruth Karlsson | Released and Restored | Jerry Taylor | F Street Community Center |
| Laila Khoudeida | Region V Systems | Ed Thornbrugh | The Bridge Behavioral Health |
| Stephanie Knight | Fillmore County Hospital/Behavioral Health Advisory Committee | Sonya Turco | Atlas |
| Patrick Kreifels | Region V Systems | Terra Uhing | Three Rivers Health Dept. |
| Jill Kuzelka | Public Health Solutions Health Dept. | Sheila Vinton | Asian Center |
| Jessica Loos | 911 Communications Manager | Davidson Wissing | Davidson Wissing |
| Pat Lopez | Pat Lopez | Joseph Wright | Lincoln Public Schools |
| Chief Michon Morrow | Lincoln Police Dept. | Christa Yoakum | Lancaster County Commissioner |
| Laura McDougall | Four Corners Health Dept. | Natalya Young | Natalya Young |
