In a move to support public health and address homelessness, the Santa Ana City Council on June 17 approved an agreement with City Net to provide substance abuse coordination services utilizing $500,000 from our Opioid Settlement Fund, which is the result of a global settlement with Purdue Pharma.
Substance abuse and addiction remain among the most significant factors contributing to ongoing and chronic homelessness in Santa Ana. Currently, the waiting list for placement of individuals seeking treatment for substance use disorder is anywhere from three weeks to six months. These delays often lead to missed intervention windows and opportunities for providing a pathway to breaking the cycle of addiction and homelessness.
To address this, City Net will provide direct referrals for individuals with ties to Santa Ana into detox, treatment and sober living programs to get them the help they need much more quickly.