Discussion and possible action to authorize the 406th Judicial District Court Drug Court Program to submit a grant application for the Fiscal Year 2016 "Grants to Expand Substance Abuse Treatment Capacity in Adult Treatment Courts TI-16-009" offered by the Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration which will allow for the continuation of the services currently being provided by the 406th Veterans Treatment Program, and authorize the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. There are no matching funds required.
Issue: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has been authorized to award an estimated 50 grants for up to 3 years and $325,000/year, to fund and support Adult Treatment Drug Courts to include Veterans Treatment Courts in order to address the needs of veteran participants and their families.
Solution: The 406th Veterans Treatment Program's fiscal responsibility and obligation to submit an application to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for the Adult Treatment Court Grant.
Result: Enabling the 406th Veterans Treatment Program to provide additional services and/or enhance the services currently being provided.