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Meeting Date:	09/11/2017
Notice of Award Veterans Treatment Program Year 2
Submitted for:	Arminda Pina	Submitted By:	Margarita Herrera
Department:	406th District Court

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to accept the Substance and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA) year 2 of a 3 year Grant Award for Veterans Treatment Courts for the budget period of September 30, 2017 - September 29, 2018 in the amount of $325,000 for the 406^th Judicial District Court’s Veterans Treatment Program which will continue to enhance the services currently being provided, and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Grand Fund #2354]

Issue: The SAMHSA Grant is a federal grant that support Veterans Treatment Courts in order to address the needs of veteran participants and their families. This grant will provide continuing resources to assist with the current provisions and other regional services necessary. Left untreated, mental health and substance use disorders common among veterans can directly lead to involvement in the criminal justice system.

Solution: Securing the year 2 funding through grant awards to enable continuance of services to veterans in the 406^th District Court’s Veterans Treatment Program and regional services.

Result: Justice System involved veterans in the 406^th Judicial District Court’s Veterans Treatment Program as the South Texas Regional Program will continue to be provided with services that address their mental health and substance use disorders.

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 Veterans Treatment Program and authorized the 406th District Court as one of the courts authorized to implement the program.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	NA
Funding Source:	2354
Balance:	$325,000.00
Financial Impact:
Center for Substance Abuse Treatment Award Office Total Grant Award: $325,000.00