How we help

Maine is expected to receive $230,366,254.80 between 2022 and 2038. Over the 18 years, funds vary by recipient (subdivisions, Maine Recovery Council, Attorney General’s Office and Schools). 

​A total of 39 subdivisions in Maine are receiving funds from the opioid settlement. These include all 16 counties and 23 cities or towns that either participated in the national opioid litigation or have populations exceeding 10,000 residents.

Here’s a breakdown of how the Opioid Settlement funds allocated to Maine are distributed:

20% – Distributed by the Maine Attorney General’s Office.

30% – Distributed by the Direct Share Subdivisions (these are likely municipalities or counties directly impacted).

50% – Goes to the Maine Recovery Fund, operated by the Maine Recovery Council.

Of that 50%, 3% is specifically allocated to certain school districts.

Maine provides comprehensive guidance to ensure opioid settlement funds are used effectively for opioid abatement efforts. Subdivisions are encouraged to adhere to the following frameworks:​

Exhibit E: List of Opioid Remediation Uses and John’s Hopkins Principles for the Use of Funds from the Opioid Litigation.

No, The Moss Center is funded through State Attorney General Frey's office allocation as an independent contractor to support subdivisions, while the Maine Recovery Council is a group of individuals who advise spending on the Maine Recovery Fund allocation of settlement funds.

When you reach out to the MOSS Center—whether through our website or by email—you can expect to hear back from a staff member within 48 to 72 hours. Our first goal is to establish a connection and better understand your needs.

From there, the next steps will depend on the nature of your request. In most cases, we’ll schedule an introductory meeting to learn more about your work and explore how the MOSS Center can best support you.

We look forward to connecting with you!

No, with support from Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey’s Office, our services are of no cost to you.