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By: Staff
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Up to $6.28 million in federal funds awarded this week will go toward building employment and expanding life-changing services in areas of Maine affected by the opioid crisis.
With the immediate release of over $2 million, the U.S. Department of Labor grant will create and expand workforce development initiatives aimed at providing education, training, employment and supportive services to those in recovery from opioid use disorder and others affected, according to a news release.
Additionally, the grant will fund broader recovery assistance in Maine by training displaced workers for occupations in the mental health and substance use disorder treatment fields.