Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission

Description:

The Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission is charged with making recommendations to the Mayor and Council regarding the use of opioid litigation settlement proceeds and District-wide goals, objectives, and performance indicators relating to opioid use disorder and co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders

The purpose of the Commission shall be to:

1. Ensure that the monies the District receives and deposits into the Fund are appropriately expended on evidence-based and evidence-informed harm reduction, prevention, recovery, and treatment activities, practices, programs, services, supports, and strategies for opioid use disorder and co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders;
    
2. Prioritize and facilitate public involvement, accountability, and transparency in allocating and accounting for these monies; and
    
3. Ensure that the monies the District receives and deposits into the Fund have the effect of preventing, treating, and reducing opioid use disorder and co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders and reducing fatalities.

Commission Membership:

The Commission is composed of 21 members, or the member's designee, as follows:

• 5 public members appointed by the Mayor:

• 4 members appointed by the Chairman of the Council;

• The Chairperson of the Council committee with jurisdiction over health matters;

• The Director of the Department of Behavioral Health;

• The Director of the Department of Health;

• The Director of the Department of Health Care Finance;

• The Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services;

• The Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice;

• The Chief Medical Examiner;

• The Attorney General; and

• One representative each from the:

  • District of Columbia Behavioral Health Association;

  • Medical Society of the District of Columbia;

  • District of Columbia Primary Care Association; and

  • District of Columbia Hospital Association

Qualifications for Appointment:

Five public members appointed by the Mayor shall meet the following qualifications:

1. One member with experience in providing prevention, recovery, treatment, or harm reduction services for opioid use disorder and co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders;
    
2. One member with professional expertise and educational background in medicine;
    
3. One member with professional expertise and educational background in mental health services;
    
4. One member who has experienced opioid use disorder and co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders and recovery; and
    
5. One family member of a person or decedent who experienced opioid use disorder and co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders

Time Commitment:

The Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission convenes at least four (4) times a year.

If you are interested in an appointment to this commission, please complete the appointment application. A member of our team will contact you to discuss the opportunity.