To: Governor Chris Sununu
NH Addiction Services need more funding
New Hampshire is one of the worst states in the country for providing addiction treatment services to the public. "In advancing Substance Use Prevention in New Hampshire, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation in 2012 approved an ambitious, 10-year strategy dedicated to the prevention of substance use disorders. Approximately $1.2 million dollars per year will be allocated from the portfolio in furtherance of this strategy." according to http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dcbcs/bdas/prevention.htm
Why is this important?
As an addict in recovery, I know the hurdles one must overcome to get help. New Hampshire has limited rehabilitation centers that take in low income/uninsured clients; organizations like Tri-CAP in Coos County have just consolidated their offices down to 2 locations, drug overdoses are on the rise, and street level education programs for HepC/AIDS and addictions are getting far and fewer between. New Hampshire receives $1.2 billion PER YEAR to go towards addiction, recovery, and drug treatment. We, the citizens, need to let Gov. Hassan know that we want this money to go to all the right places. Sign this petition so we can have our voices heard!