Nashville Metro CouncilRS2026-2119Passed

This resolution appropriates $638,789 from the Metropolitan Board of Health to the Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center. The funds are designated to implement a culturally tailored education campaign, train primary care providers in medications for opioid use disorder, and establish partnerships with community organizations to reduce stigma associated with opioid use disorder.

A resolution appropriating a total of $638,789 from the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center to implement a culturally tailored education campaign to reach individuals through various means, train additional primary care providers in medications for opioid use disorder, and formalize partnerships with trusted community organizations to host events to reduce the stigma of opioid use disorder.

26 sponsors
Introduced 7/9/2026Metropolitan CouncilResolution
Passed 7/21/2026

What it does

  • 1Appropriation of $638,789 to Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center
  • 2Implementation of a culturally tailored education campaign targeting individuals
  • 3Training of additional primary care providers in medications for opioid use disorder
  • 4Formalization of partnerships with trusted community organizations to host stigma reduction events

This resolution appropriates $638,789 from the Metropolitan Board of Health to the Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center. The funds are designated to implement a culturally tailored education campaign, train primary care providers in medications for opioid use disorder, and establish partnerships with community organizations to reduce stigma associated with opioid use disorder.

Affects
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson CountyMetropolitan Board of HealthMatthew Walker Comprehensive Health CenterCommunity organizations involved in opioid use disorder stigma reduction

Activity timeline

2 of 2
  • New document
    Impact 10

    New other: Agreement

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New other: Agreement

Legislative history

7/24/2026
Mayor
Referred without comment
7/21/2026
Metropolitan Council
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.
7/21/2026
Public Health and Safety Committee
Referred without comment
7/20/2026
Budget and Finance Committee
Referred without comment
7/14/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment

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