$500,000 in grants to fight opioid misuse awarded to six New Bedford organizations

NEW BEDFORD – Mayor Jon Mitchell on Thursday awarded $500,000 in grant funds to six local organizations working to address opioid misuse in Greater New Bedford. Funded through the Greater New Bedford Opioid Task Force from multiple legal settlements with opioid distributors, manufacturers, pharmacies and other companies in the industry, the local grants will boost prevention, treatment access and recovery support …