New Jersey is at a critical moment. $45 million of opioid settlement funds, meant to support life-saving, evidence-based programs—like harm reduction services, medications for opioid use disorder, supportive housing, and legal assistance—was diverted to hospital systems in June with no plan for how it will be spent.

This money is ours—it belongs to the people and communities that were devastated by the overdose crisis.

These programs meet people where they are, often outside traditional healthcare settings, prevent overdoses in real time, and connect individuals to the care and stability they need. Every dollar counts—and every diversion puts lives at risk and undermines the communities this money was meant to repair.

We need your voice to restore these funds and protect the programs that are working. Tell your legislators to restore the $45 million.

The time to act is now. Without immediate action, critical resources for harm reduction services and community supports could be lost, and future funding could be at risk. By speaking out today, you’re helping ensure that $45 million of opioid settlement funds goes back to the communities it was meant to repair.