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Hot Springs Today
By the People, for the People
Hot Springs School District Seeks $300K in Opioid Settlement Funds
Funds would expand peer-based prevention and recovery program
Published on Feb. 28, 2026
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The Hot Springs School District has applied for over $300,000 in opioid settlement funds to expand its peer-based prevention and recovery program, which district leaders say has seen sharply reduced repeat offenses and growing student participation over the past two years.
Why it matters
The opioid crisis has devastated many communities, and school-based prevention and recovery programs are crucial to addressing substance abuse among youth. This funding would allow the Hot Springs School District to build on the success of its existing program and reach more students in need.
The details
The Hot Springs School District's peer-based prevention and recovery program uses a model where students mentor and support their peers who are struggling with substance abuse. Over the past two years, the district has seen a significant decline in repeat offenses and an increase in student participation in the program.
- The Hot Springs School District has applied for the opioid settlement funds in 2026.
The players
Hot Springs School District
The public school district serving the Hot Springs, Arkansas area.
The takeaway
By investing in peer-based prevention and recovery programs, school districts can make a meaningful impact in addressing the opioid crisis and supporting the health and wellbeing of their students.
