St. Louis County stands to receive approximately $18 million over the next 18 years as a result of national class action lawsuits against manufactures and distributors of pharmaceutical opioids. The settlement isn’t meant to compensate individuals who have suffered opioid-related harm; it’s meant to provide funding to state, local, and tribal governments to implement forward-looking programs regarding the epidemic. 

The Opioid Remediation Committee held criminal justice listening sessions in April of 2026 to gather feedback on community needs and creative solutions. Slides from the meeting are below. 

If you are interested in providing additional feedback, please click here: Online assessment for collecting funding ideas / feedback

For those seeking treatment or help from a Substance Use Disorder, find information though St. Louis County’s Adult Services -Substance Use and Recovery.

For more information on Public Health Education regarding Substance Use Prevention, find information through St. Louis County’s Community Health & Education.

To see local community health data on drug overdoses, see the Drug Overdose Data in St. Louis County, MN webpage.