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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1474 |
| Mental Health Services for Incarcerated Adults and Their Families |
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| Requester: |
Gail Atchison, Ph.D. |
Organization: |
Clay Behavioral Health Center, Inc. |
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| Project Title: |
Mental Health Services for Incarcerated Adults and Their Families |
Date Submitted |
1/14/2004 11:43:29 AM |
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| Sponsors: |
Lynn |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| Florida Strategic Plan for Mental Health |
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| Recipient: |
Clay Behavioral Health Center, Inc. |
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Contact: |
Stephen Hill /Dr. Gail Atchison |
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3292 County Road 220 |
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Contact Phone: |
(850) 668-3900 |
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Middleburg 32068 |
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Contact email: |
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| Counties: |
Clay |
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| Gov't Entity: |
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Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): |
Yes |
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| Project Description: |
| This proposal requests $450,000 for non-recurring funds (program will continue by grants, but it must be in operation for 1 year to be eligible for grant funds) to establish a program for individuals who are confined to jail and need therapeutic assistance. This program will provide mental health and substance abuse services to inmates and their families. Many of these individuals have not created violent crimes, however, their crimes are usually related to alcohol or drugs. The recidivism is very high among this population and families receive little assistance. This program will address issues for the entire family and will also work with individuals who have lost their children to the Child Welfare System because of their criminal behavior and/or substance abuse history. Currently, there are no services being provided for this population. Thus, requested funds will be used for hiring therapists and jail personnel to provide direct services. This program will also connect with the current drug court program. |
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| Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? |
No |
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| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
| A) Reduce recidivism for alcohol or drug related crimes. B) Provide screening, assessments, and additional referrals to inmates and families. C) Reduce the amount of children coming into the welfare system as a result of parental substance abuse or criminal behavior. D) 90% of inmates and families will be successfully engaged and benefit from the treatment provided, as evidenced by increased level of family functioning scores. |
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$450,000 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$560,000 |
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| Request has been made to fund: |
Operations |
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| What type of match exists for this project? |
Local |
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Cash Amount |
$40,000 |
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In-kind Amount |
$70,000 |
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| Was this project previously funded by the state? |
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No |
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| Is future-year funding likely to be requested? |
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No |
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| Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request? |
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No |
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| Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? |
Unknown |
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| Is there a documented need for this project? |
Yes |
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Documentation: |
National Institute of Jail Health Services |
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| Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)? |
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Yes |
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Hearing Body: |
Clay Co. Legislative Delegation |
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Hearing Meeting Date: |
11/05/2003 |
