Legislation Details

File #: 17889   
Type: Agenda Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 8/18/2026 In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 9/10/2026 Final action:
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Notification of Recognition Received by Hernando County Coordinated Opioid Recovery (CORE) Network as One of Top Ten Performing CORE Networks in Florida
Attachments: 1. Hernando County Coordinated Opioid Recovery (CORE) Award Letter
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Notification of Recognition Received by Hernando County Coordinated Opioid Recovery (CORE) Network as One of Top Ten Performing CORE Networks in Florida

 

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BRIEF OVERVIEW

Attached please find letter from Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health, recognizing the Hernando County Coordinated Opioid Recovery (CORE) Network as one of the top 10 Preforming Networks in Florida out of the first 30 counties eligible for performance review. 

 

Hernando County CORE Network, consisting of collaborative efforts of Hernando County Community Paramedicine, BayCare Behavioral HealthCare, and community partners, has proven vital in establishing a system of care focused on connecting individuals to treatment, support, and long-term stability.  Hernando County and LSF Health System continues to support the Hernando Community Paramedicine Program and the CORE Network through funding from Hernando County Opioid Settlement Abatement funds.   

 

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LEGAL NOTE

The Board has authority to act on this matter pursuant to Chapter 125, Florida Statutes.

 

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Staff request acknowledging the organizations and professionals involved for their efforts to strengthen the local response to substance use disorders.