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Meeting Date:	09/26/2016
SAMHSA Adult Drug Court Year 2 Award
Submitted for:	Margarita Herrera	Submitted By:	Margarita Herrera
Department:	406th District Court

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to approve the acceptance Year 2 of a 3 year grant award Grant. No. 1H79TI026096-02 and authorize the 406th Adult Drug Court Program to continue to expand its program services pursuant to Sec. 124.002 of the Texas Government Code. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Grant to Expand Substance Abuse Treatment Capacity in Adult Drug Courts Grant Period: September 30, 2016 - September 29, 2017. There will be no impact to the General Fund.

Issue: The Drug Court Program proposes to expand its capacity from a baseline of 260-360 participants by adding 100 clients who are primarily alcohol dependent and have co-occurring psychiatric and substance abuse disorders.

Solution: The Drug Court Program will enhance its current services by integrating and implementing additional therapy, group and behavioral services to current and new participants.

Result: To increase availability of treatment services by expanding the population during year 2 to a total of 120 new clients and enhancing the services provided.

Background:

This grant is awarded from the Department of Human and Health Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Previous Court Action:

The Webb County Commissioner's Court approved and authorized the establishment of a Drug Court Program and designated the 406th Judicial District Court as one of the court authorized to implement the program.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	n/a
Funding Source:	351
Balance:	325,000.00
Financial Impact:
Center for Substance Abuse Treatment Award Office Total Grant Award: $325,000.00

Attachments
DCP Year 2 Resolution
Resolution SAMHSA FY 15 Grant - 406th District Court - Executed