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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #510 |
| Senior Alcohol & Medication Safety (SAMS) Project |
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| Requester: |
Philip A. Diaz, M.S.W. |
Organization: |
Gateway Community Services, Inc. |
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| Project Title: |
Senior Alcohol & Medication Safety (SAMS) Project |
Date Submitted |
1/6/2005 6:58:56 PM |
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| Sponsors: |
Wise |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| Develops a response to the emerging and dangerous trend of elder substance abuse and misuse regionally. |
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| Recipient: |
Gateway Community Services, Inc. |
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Contact: |
Philip A. Diaz |
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555 Stockton Street |
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Contact Phone: |
(904) 387-4661 |
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Jacksonville 32204 |
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Contact email: |
pdiaz@gatewaycommunity.com |
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| Counties: |
{Statewide} |
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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 program will provide prevention intervention for older adults by preventing & reducing alcohol & medication misuse & related problems. It includes educational programs, outreach, advocacy & the promotion of creative alternatives. |
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| Is this a project related to 2004 hurricane damage? |
No |
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| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
| At least 80% of the older adults & caretakers participating in these services will gain an understanding of the interactions of alcohol & drugs (prescribed & over-the-counter) on their health. This program will encourage them to become better managers of their own health. |
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$400,000 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$500,000 |
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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 |
$ |
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In-kind Amount |
$100,000 |
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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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Yes |
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Amount: |
$400,000 |
To Fund: |
Operations |
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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? |
No |
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| Is there a documented need for this project? |
Yes |
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Documentation: |
(eg: LRPP, Agency Needs Assessment, etc.) Governor's Drug Strategy; identified gap in 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: |
Duval Delegation |
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Hearing Meeting Date: |
11/05/2004 |
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| Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida? |
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No |
