County's anti-meth initiative receives $280,000 federal grant
Lincoln County has just received confirmation that it will be receiving a $280,000 grant to help support and expand its Lincoln County Meth Initiative.
The federal grant was secured with the assistance of Congresswoman Darlene Hooley and United States Senators Ron Wyden and Gordon Smith.
The Lincoln County Meth Initiative was started in 2000 by Assistant County Counsel Rob Bovett. Bovett, who wrote this latest grant, has now secured grants for the Initiative totaling nearly $1.5 million.
The latest grant will also provide replacement equipment, training, and support staff for the Lincoln Interagency Narcotics Team (LINT), as well as essential services for drug endangered children, the most tragic victims of the meth epidemic. Services include counseling, medical exams, and forensic interviews at the Lincoln County Children's Advocacy Center, as well as replacement clothing and personal effects