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CBIRS Request 22
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #22
Seeking Treatment and Recovery (STAR)
 
Requester: Gary Powers Organization: Gateway Community Services, Inc.
 
Project Title: Seeking Treatment and Recovery (STAR) Date Submitted 12/12/2005 4:40:00 PM
 
Sponsors: Wise
 
Statewide Interest:
As per chapter, program is regional, meets documented need for treatment of co-occurring disorders, addresses statewide interests, will produce measurable results, and demonstrates community support.
 
Recipient: Gateway Community Services, Inc.   Contact: Gary Powers, CEO  
  555 Stockton St.   Contact Phone: (904) 387-4661  
  Jacksonville 32204   Contact email: gpowers@gatewaycommunity.com
 
Counties: Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, St. Johns
 
Gov't Entity:   Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): Yes
 
Project Description:
This project will provide innovative, integrated treatment to persons who are homeless & have a co-occurring substance use & mental health disorder. This program will include psychiatric evaluation & counseling, substance abuse treatment, intensive case management, medication management, housing referral & crisis management.
 
Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
60% of participants will have reduced alcohol & illegal drug activity within 6 months of enrollment. 60% of participants will reside in permanent housing 12 months from enrollment & will not revert back into homelessness. 70% of participants will be employed or receiving government assistance to ensure financial & residential stability 12 months after enrollment. 60% of participants will have no or a reduced incidence of involvement with the criminal justice system in a 12 month period.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $562,500
 
Total cost of the project: $750,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Operations
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local
  Cash Amount $   In-kind Amount $187,500
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   No
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   Yes
  Amount: $562,500 To Fund: Operations
 
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: NE FL Homeless Count & Continuum of Care for the Homeless; Local & Agency needs assessments
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Duval Delegation
  Hearing Meeting Date: 11/17/2005
 
Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida?   No