Northwestern Oklahoma State University and Northern Oklahoma College will partner to fight opioid addiction on their campuses, supported by a grant from the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.

Northwestern and NOC are two of five Oklahoma colleges and universities to receive grant funds through a $250,000 State Opioid Response – Higher Education Community Outreach Grant administered through the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.

The grant will fund campus efforts to prevent opioid misuse and provide referral services for those needing treatment.

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