Duke Energy Helping Two Local Groups Fight Opioid Crisis

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TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded $250,000 in grant money to two organizations to combat the opioid crisis locally.

$175,000 of it will go to Ivy Tech Community College, and the other $75,000 will go to the Hamilton Center.

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It’s a way to help those battling addiction, but also help those who are interested in helping prevent it.

Some of the money will provide scholarships to students interested in pursuing a career as an addiction specialist, and also connect them with future employers.

The money at the Hamilton Center will be used to help those living with an opioid disorder receive treatment and job assistance.

The pilot program at the Hamilton Center does not yet have an official start date.

Students at Ivy Tech that are interested can start working with the financial aid office to receive scholarships for the fall and spring semesters.