Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1746FY0102

Transitional Housing for Dually Diagnosed Inmates

Requester:

Philip A. Diaz, M.S.W.

Organization:

Gateway Community Services, Inc.

Project Title:

Transitional Housing for Dually Diagnosed Inmates

Date Submitted:

1/18/2002 2:55:38 PM

Sponsors:

Stephen Wise

Statewide Interest:

As per chapter,program is regional, will produce measurable results, and demonstrates community support.There si a statewide interest in transitioning inmates into the community and providing continued monitoring and treatment for these former inmates to assist them in not abusing or using drugs again. Staying drug free should reduce recidivism for the state prison systems and help to protect the lives and property of citizens in the surrounding communities.

Recipient:

Gateway Community Services, Inc.

Contact:

Philip A. Diaz, MSW, CEO

555 Stockton Street

Contact Phone:

(904) 387-4661 202

Jacksonville 32204

Counties:

{Statewide}

Gov't Entity:

Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):

Yes

Project Description:

A regional project in NE FL specifically targeting inmates released from the penal system. Treatment will address the issues of alcohol and drug relapse, mental health problems, job training and recidivism in an outpatient program, while living in a structured environment. Program provides housing to men. AA and NA meetings on site; job training - skills building, interviewing and assistance in finding work.

Measurable Outcome Anticipated:

Abstinence form alcohol and drug abuse by regular attendance of AA and NA meetings, outpatient counseling, employed, actively seeking employment or enrolled in a vocation/educational program.

Amount requested from the State for this project this year:

$150,000

Total cost of the project:

$200,000

Request has been made to fund:

Operations

What type of match exists for this project?

Private

Cash Amount:

$50,000

Was this project previously funded by the State?

No

Is future-year funding likely to be requested?

Yes

Amount:

$150,000

Purpose for future year funding:

Recurring Operations

Will this be an annual request?

Yes

Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?

No

Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?

No

Is there a documented need for this project?

Yes

Documentation:

JCCI study documented the need for transitional housing, substance abuse, & mental health treatment

Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?

No