Opioid Epidemic Response Advisory Council (OERAC)

The Opioid Epidemic Response Advisory Council (OERAC) was established with Minnesota Statute 256.042 to develop and implement a comprehensive and effective statewide effort to address the opioid addiction and overdose epidemic in Minnesota.

The council will:

• Review of local, state, and federal initiatives and activities related to education, prevention, treatment and services for individuals and families experiencing and affected by opioid use disorder
• Establish priorities to address the state’s opioid epidemic, for the purpose of recommending initiatives to fund
• Recommend to the commissioner of human services specific projects and initiatives to be funded
• Ensure that available funding is allocated to align with other state and federal funding to achieve the greatest impact and ensure a coordinated state effort
• Consult with the commissioners of human services, health, and management and budget to develop measurable outcomes to determine the effectiveness of funds allocated
• Develop recommendations for an administrative and organizational framework for the allocation, on a sustainable and ongoing basis, of any money collected from the Opiate Epidemic Response.

Learn more about the council on the OERAC website.

The council brings together representatives from diverse populations to ensure the development of a comprehensive opioid epidemic response to support all Minnesotans. All meetings are open to the public and public comment is encouraged.