New City of Fort Wayne Boards to Tackle Opioid Epidemic, Mental Health

Fort Wayne targets opioid crisis and mental health with new plans

Fort Wayne is rolling out new initiatives to tackle opioid issues, improve mental health services, and engage young adults.

Fort Wayne City Council approves opioid settlement committee

Fort Wayne wants the public’s help in deciding how to use the $7 million it’s set to receive from the more than $36 billion national opioid settlement.

New City of Fort Wayne boards to tackle opioid epidemic, mental health

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- On Tuesday, Fort Wayne City Council approved three new boards and commissions created by Mayor Sharon Tucker in order to provide new ways to help residents. The government entities range from addressing the opioid epidemic to tackling mental health and giving Fort Wayne's young adults a chance to have an impact on the community. In addition to voting to approve the boards and commissions, City Council will also have so…