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SAMHSA grant application in partnership with the Sixth Judicial Circuit for the Drug Treatment Courts program.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval by the County Administrator of the grant application and related documents for the SAMHSA Grant to Expand Substance Abuse Treatment Capacity in Adult Treatment Drug Court and Adult Tribal Healing to Wellness Courts.
• The goal of the proposed grant application is to expand and enhance the capacity of the Pinellas Adult Drug Court to address gaps in the continuum of treatment, and facilitate reductions in recidivism and substance abuse among the population of focus that will increase the likelihood of successful reintegration into the community.
• The SAMHSA Treatment Drug Court grant (TI-19-002) seeks $2,000,000.00 over five years.
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Strategic Plan:
Ensure Public Health, Safety, and Welfare
2.1 Provide planning, coordination, prevention, and protective services to ensure a safe and secure community.
2.2 Be a facilitator, convener, and purchaser of services for those in need.
Summary:
This grant application requests funding to expand the capacity of the Sixth Judicial Circuit’s Adult Drug Court in Pinellas County, Florida. This project seeks to reduce crime and substance abuse among high risk, high need offenders who have experienced trauma and may also have a co-occurring mental illness. The grant application is due January 4th 2019 and will be available from 2019-2024.
Background/Explanation:
Established in 2001, the Sixth Judicial Circuit’s Adult Drug Court of Pinellas County, Florida, assists nonviolent offenders achieve successful rehabilitation from the use of drugs and/or alcohol. The Sixth Judicial Circuit’s Adult Drug Court is in adherence with all ten (10) key components of drug courts as identified by the Bureau of Justice Assistance and SAMHSA.
With the implementation of the proposed program, the Sixth Judicial Circuit will increase and improve its ability to reduce crime and substance abuse among high risk/high need, nonviolent offenders who are diagnosed with a substance abuse disorder (SUD), have experienced trauma and may also be living with a mild co-occurring mental health disorder, and are in immediate need of treatment. During a five (5)-year period from 2019 to 2024, at least 315 offenders will be enrolled in the expansion program and will be served utilizing SAMHSA funding. The project will utilize a Risk-Need-Responsivity (RNR) model to match each offender’s level and intensity of services to his/her level of risk and relative to his/her needs.
Fiscal Impact:
This grant would provide $2,000,000.00 over five years; $400,000.00 per year. There are no match or cost-sharing requirements.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign this Grant Application is granted under Code Section 2-62 (a)(1).
Staff Member Responsible:
Daisy Rodriguez, Director, Human Services
Partners:
Sixth Judicial Circuit Court
Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
WestCare GulfCoast-Florida, Inc.
Attachments:
Project Abstract
Assurance of Compliance
Statement of Assurance
Grants to Expand Substance Abuse Treatment Capacity in Adult Treatment Drug Courts Solicitation
Intent to Apply