The state Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs on Wednesday, April 12, announced $4 million in grant funding to establish regional recovery hubs to promote recovery and enhance resources for people in recovery.

Butler County is one of 22 counties that will be served by the Armstrong, Indiana and Clarion Drug and Alcohol Commission as the grantee that will receive the funds.

Grants of up to $500,000 will be awarded for the 15-month period beginning July 1, 2023, through Sept. 29, 2024.

The funding will allow each regional recovery hub to conduct an initial needs assessment for recovery support services in their specific region, including an estimate of individuals in need of these services and an analysis of their availability and accessibility.

In addition, the hubs will work with local organizations to develop a strategic plan that focuses on supporting multiple pathways to recovery, and the hubs will seek to promote recovery services including peer support, family support and self-care.

The regional recovery hubs will be designed to embed, expand and promote a recovery oriented system of care, which is a network of community-based services and supports with the goal of improving the health, wellness and quality of life for individuals in recovery from substance use disorder.