Opioid Crisis
The Opioid Crisis
Harnett County’s overdose death rate has increased more than tenfold since 2000. Per 100,000 people, the overdose death rate rose from 4.4 in 2000 to 52.2 in 2021.
*these numbers represent deaths only in incorporated portions of the county
A look at the Funding
As of now, the County has received just over $2.5 million.
$215,000 has been allocated to the MAT/MOUD program in the Harnett County Detention Center.
$20,000 has been allocated for Narcan for community distribution and school allocation.
Payments over time – Harnett County
