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CBIRS Request 625
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #625
Interdisciplinary Managed Care Program
 
Requester: Randy Croy Organization: Serenity House of Volusia Inc.
 
Project Title: Interdisciplinary Managed Care Program Date Submitted 1/10/2003 2:29:38 PM
 
Sponsors: Lynn
 
Statewide Interest:
This project provides services to high-risk substance abusers and mentally ill individuals who disproportionately utilize high cost publicly-funded services. The project provides research data that advises policy-makers as to the cost-effectiveness of intervening with this population
 
Recipient: Serenity House of Volusia Inc   Contact: Randy Croy  
  308 S. Martin Luther King Blvd.   Contact Phone: (386) 258-5050  
  Daytona Beach 321152196
 
Counties: Volusia
 
Gov't Entity:   Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): Yes
 
Project Description:
In 2000, Serenity House implemented this project to provide an intensive array of services to the highest risk substance abusers in Volusia County. This program provides case management, housing, counseling, and advocacy to deter "revolving door" individuals from high cost, publicly-funded hospitalization and incarceration. Outcome data (attached) indicate the significant impact of this program upon employment, arrest, family reunification, and successful community adjustment.
 
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
1. 100 individuals with serious substance abuse and/or mental heatlh disorders will be served annually; 2. 80% will successfully complete treatment; 3. 80% of clients will be remain crime free; 4. 70% of clients with children will be successfully reunified with their children upon completing treatment.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $250,000
 
Total cost of the project: $333,334
 
Request has been made to fund: Operations
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local, Private
  Cash Amount $82,000   In-kind Amount $1,334
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   Yes
  Fiscal Year: 2002-2003 Amount: $180,000
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   Yes
  Amount: $250,000 To Fund: Operations
 
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?   Unknown
 
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? Yes
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Yes
  Documentation: Ltrs supp.from Gov.,local crim.just.officials,expressed supp.from DCF & DH,outcome/input research
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Volusia Legislative Delegation
  Hearing Meeting Date: 12/16/2002