Region-15 Opioid Governance Committee
Welcome to Region-15 Opioid Settlement Governance Committee.
Overview of Overdose Crisis
The opioid crisis is a significant nationwide public health concern, with opioid overdose deaths almost quadrupling between 2010-2021. Colorado lost 1,799 residents due to drug overdose in 2022 alone. Region-15: Chaffee, Custer, Fremont, and Park Counties witnessed overdoses similar to those across the state.