Subject:
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Statement of Assurance with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for the Elevate Grant Award.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval and execution by the County Administrator of the Statement of Assurance with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for the Elevate Grant Award.
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Strategic Plan:
Ensure Public Health, Safety and Welfare
2.2 Be a facilitator, convener, and purchaser of services for those in need
Summary:
The County has been awarded a three (3) year grant for the Elevate Program, from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and SAMHSA. The Elevate Program’s goal is to reduce crime and substance abuse among high risk/high need, nonviolent youthful offenders ages 18-30 who have been diagnosed with a substance abuse disorder, have experienced trauma, and who may also be struggling with a mild co-occurring mental health disorder. Between 2015 and 2018, at least 185 youthful offenders are expected to enroll in Elevate through this joint award from BJA and SAMHSA.
Background/Explanation:
The Statement of Assurance was requested by SAMHSA as a requirement of the application and approval process. The application has been approved, and the joint BJA and SAMHSA award has been granted to the County in the amount of $1,273,845.00. The executed Statement of Assurance form will be sent to SAMHSA in response to its request. Organizations in application meet the two (2) year experience requirement and applicable licensing, accreditation, and certification requirements.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign this form is granted under Code Section 2-62(a)(1).
Staff Member Responsible:
Lourdes Benedict, Director, Human Services
Partners:
Sixth Judicial Circuit
Curaparr Corporation d/b/a Center for Rational Living
WestCare Gulfcoast-Florida, Inc.
Attachments:
BJA Award
SAMHSA Award