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CBIRS Request 71
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #71
Clubhouse
 
Requester: Russell Rasco Organization: The Centers, Inc.
 
Project Title: Clubhouse Date Submitted 12/14/2005 4:15:01 PM
 
Sponsors: Argenziano, Fasano
 
Statewide Interest:
This project assists mentally ill individuals in rebuidling their lives, maintaining stability and gainful employment.
 
Recipient: The Centers, Inc.   Contact: Russell Rasco  
  5664 SW 60th Ave   Contact Phone: (352) 291-5455  
  Ocala 34474   Contact email: rrasco@thecenters.us
 
Counties: Citrus
 
Gov't Entity:   Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): Yes
 
Project Description:
A clubhouse provides structured, community based group services for its mentally ill members. The services include social, educational, pre-vocational and employment rehabilitation training.
 
Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
65% of individuals served will obtain employment within one year. 80% of individuals served will remain free of hospitalization while enrolled in the program.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $100,000
 
Total cost of the project: $125,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Operations
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local
  Cash Amount $   In-kind Amount $25,000
 
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? Yes
  Documentation: Agency DCF needs assessment
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Citrus County Legislative Delegation meeting
  Hearing Meeting Date: 09/20/2005
 
Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida?   No