Idaho Behavioral Health Council identifies at-risk areas for targeted spending of opioid funding

By: Laura Guido

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: August 28, 2026

Words: 644

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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An advisory group has identified Idaho counties at high risk for opioid use disorder to target in its recommendations for the state’s use of opioid settlement funds.

The Idaho Behavioral Health Council brings together the state’s three branches of government — legislative, judicial and executive — to provide recommendations to lawmakers about how to improve mental health and substance use issues statewide.

The council on Friday finalized …

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