New Proposal for Addiction and Youth Prevention Services
The Cleveland Director of Public Health is seeking authorization to enter into an agreement or memorandum of understanding to provide essential addiction services and youth drug prevention programs. Introduced as Ord. No. 1371-2026, this emergency ordinance would also allow the department to accept payments for the services it provides to individuals and families.
What's in the file
This emergency ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Health to establish an agreement or memorandum of understanding focused on two primary areas:
- Providing essential services to individuals and families dealing with addiction issues.
- Providing services intended to prevent youth from engaging in drug experimentation.
The legislation also authorizes the department to accept payments for the services provided under this agreement.
Who may be affected
- Director of Public Health: Authorized to enter into the agreement and accept payments.
- Individuals and families with addiction issues: Target recipients of essential services.
- Youth: Target group for drug experimentation prevention services.
Status and timeline
- 2026-11-05: The ordinance was introduced and received its first reading.
- 2026-11-09: Related communications and items were presented during City Council proceedings.
Residents can verify the details of this proposal by reviewing the official record for File No. 1371-2026 through the Cleveland City Council website.
Source record
- File
- 1371-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- First Reading
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- November 4, 2026