CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The U.S. Department of Labor is giving up to $10 million to Workforce West Virginia for disaster-relief jobs and employment services to eligible individuals.
Individuals in West Virginia who have been impacted by the health and economic effects of widespread opioid use, addiction, and overdose will be eligible through this Dislocated Worker Grant.
Workforce West Virginia will initially receive over $3.3 million with this grant.
According to a release, the grant will provide eligible participants with disaster-relief employment in positions addressing the crisis, such as responders to deliver humanitarian assistance to the opioid-impacted homeless population and peer recovery coaches to help affected individuals navigate the path to recovery.
The grant will also include training for eligible individuals with training in healthcare professions related to addiction, treatment, prevention, and pain management.