Northwood Health Systems will receive the latest allotment of opioid settlement funds from the City of Weirton, with an eye toward expansion of staffing and programs at the organization’s Weirton offices.

Weirton Council unanimously approved two resolutions Monday, providing funding for Northwood which provides services designed to assist those with substance abuse issues, along with programs for individuals with emotional problems, intellectual disabilities, and mental illness. Northwood’s Weirton offices, located at 353 American Way, offers a crisis stabilization unit and an outpatient clinic.

An allotment of $66,000 will fund the addition of a peer recovery support specialist for the Weirton Assertive Community Treatment Team, while an additional $82,964 will fund two years of wages a

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