Pinellas County asks community for input regarding opioid abatement funding [Video]

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Pinellas County is asking people for their input on how millions of dollars in opioid abatement funds could be spent.

Chances are you know someone who’s struggled with addiction.

“The most recent studies are about two thirds of all Americans know someone who is struggling with a substance use disorder or has overcome it,” said William Atkinson.

Atkinson is the Executive Director of the Recovery Epicenter Foundation, a recovery community organization serving Pinellas and Pasco counties.

“We provide peer to peer support services directly as well through outreach, where we connect individuals with lived experience who have overcome just for today their addiction to a mind-altering substance and try to help individuals who are still struggling,” said Atkinson.

Now, advocates are asking people to share their perspectives on the problem with Pinellas County.

Pinellas officials are looking for input in planning future opioid abatement education, services, and programs. You can do that through a short …