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CBIRS Request 2652
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2652
Fellowship House Residential Program Improvement
 
Requester: Publio Santana Organization: Psychosocial Rehalbilitation Center, Inc. d/b/a/ Fellowship House
 
Project Title: Fellowship House Residential Program Improvement Date Submitted 1/16/2004 3:19:59 PM
 
Sponsors: Diaz de la Portilla
 
Statewide Interest:
Treatment and housing for mentall ill.
 
Recipient: Psychosocial Rehalbilitation Center, Inc. d/b/a/ Fellowship   Contact: Publio Santana  
  5711 S. Dixie Hwy.   Contact Phone: (305) 667-1036  
  Miami 33143-3622   Contact email:  
 
Counties: Dade, Monroe
 
Gov't Entity:   Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): Yes
 
Project Description:
The need for residential treatment and supportive housing for individuals disabled by mental illness has been well documented in our community. It has currently been identified as a priority in both the Comprehensive Health & Social Service Master Plan developed by the Alliance on Human Services and the Department of Children and Families, District 11, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Plan 2000-2001. This population is currently under served in Miami-Dade County. Fellowship House would like to request $600,000 to assist our organization to provide individuals with severe mental illness with safe, decent and affordable housing and the necessary supportive services that are essential to their long-term adaptation to community living. The funding will be utilized to renovate existing residential facilities and purchase needed equipment, furniture and other items necessary for daily living.
 
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Fellowship House has documented significant program effectiveness that reflects decreased psychiatric hospitalization, incarceration and institutionalization as well as increased functional capacity, employability and community reintegration. Fellowship House provides more than housing and supportive services. It provides a community of long-term support, acceptance and hope for people that have stigmatized by the devastating effects of severe mental illness.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $600,000
 
Total cost of the project: $600,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local, Private
  Cash Amount $100,000   In-kind Amount $50,000
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   No
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   No
 
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? Unknown
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   No