KINGMAN – The City of Kingman has awarded more than $272,000 in Opioid Settlement Grant funding to five local organizations working to combat opioid misuse and support recovery programs throughout the community.
The City launched its first formal Opioid Settlement Grant solicitation on July 1, 2025, inviting Kingman-based nonprofit organizations, school districts, and incorporated public entities to apply for funding to support opioid abatement strategies. The program is funded through the City’s share of national opioid settlement funds. This money was secured from lawsuits against pharmaceutical manufacturers, distributors, and related companies for their role in fueling the opioid crisis. These settlement funds are legally restricted and must be used for programs that focus on prevention, treatment, recovery, and other opioid abatement strategies.
During the proposal period, six applications were submitted, and five met all eligibility and program requirements. A five-member evaluation committee reviewed and scored each proposal before forwarding recommendations to the Kingman City Council, which last week, approved a total of $272,075 in awards to be distributed over a two-year period.
Rivyve Behavioral Health, Inc. received $100,000 to provide residential treatment scholarships for Kingman residents seeking substance use and opioid use disorder treatment who lack insurance or financial resources. Rivyve is the only Arizona Department of Health Services–licensed behavioral health residential facility in Kingman and offers 24/7 medical and clinical support for individuals on their path to recovery.
Cornerstone Mission Project, Inc. was awarded $97,075 to expand its J.O.E.Y. Program by creating a new six-bed dormitory for people who are experiencing homelessness or reentering the community after incarceration. The project focuses on recovery-centered housing, case management, and peer mentoring during the critical transition between jail and long-term treatment.
Hope Lives – Vive La Esperanza received $25,000 to expand its peer-led Transportation Services program, providing reliable transportation for Kingman residents who are rebuilding their lives after incarceration to access treatment, recovery meetings, court appointments, and healthcare services.
Terros Health was awarded $25,000 to enhance its Crisis to Recovery (C2R) program, which connects individuals leaving hospitals, crisis centers, or jail to behavioral health and substance use treatment. The program uses trauma-informed care and evidence-based practices to reduce overdose risk and improve long-term recovery outcomes.
MSTEPP (Mohave Substance Treatment, Education, & Prevention Partnership) received $25,000 to strengthen local prevention and education efforts through its “Hobbies Not Habits” youth initiative and “Lock It Up” campaign, which provide safe storage for prescription medications and promote healthy activities as alternatives to substance use.
“These funds ensure that Kingman’s share of national opioid settlements directly supports local solutions that save lives and promote recovery,” said Kingman Mayor Ken Watkins. “Each organization funded plays a vital role in helping our community heal and build a safer, healthier future.”
