Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1080FY0001 Seminole County Drug Abuse Services
Requester:		Stephen Hill			Organization:		The Grove Counseling Center, Inc.
Project Title:		Seminole County Drug Abuse Services			Date Submitted:		2/8/01 9:15:44 AM
Sponsors:		David Mealor
Statewide Interest:		Support drug control stategy; close treatment gap and improve resources in justice system.
Recipient:		The Grove Counseling Center, Inc.			Contact:		Stephen Hill
		585 E. S.R. 434			Contact Phone:		(850) 656-3100
		Longwood 32750
Counties:		Seminole
Service Area:		Private Organization
Project Description:
The Grove is proposing to add 100 treatment slots to be used for criminal justice offenders who are charged with drug offences or have a history of drug use. Many of these offenders have used drugs for a number of years and have been unsuccessful in breaking the cycle of addiction. The array of treatment options available to these individuals will increase the likelihood of success by holding them accountable for their actions, reduce victimization by intervening early through the provision of needed services and improving overall health. The services offered will range from ambulatory detoxification, intensive outpatient, outpatient and aftercare services for the targeted population. Individual, group and family counseling services will also be provided with special emphasis on relapse prevention strategies. The proposed budget issue will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the system through the provision of a continuum of services for criminal justice involved individuals who have experienced difficulty in accessing treatment providers, and will complement and be accessible to the Seminole Drug Court initiative. Ambulatory Detoxification: is an intensive program that meets at The Grove's Outpatient Office from 8:00 am to 12:30 noon every day of the week for up to 2 weeks. A nurse is available during program hours to monitor clients daily and participate in the delivery of group treatment services. Intensive outpatient: Intensive Outpatient consists of three three-hour group session per week complemented by individual and family counseling as needed. Therapeutic homework is a major component of the program. Clients are expected to attend three self-help meetings per week and establish a relationship with a permanent sponsor, Outpatient Group: Outpatient Group meets once per week for two hours. It includes a blend of psycho-educational and psychotherapeutic approaches designed to meet the needs of clients who are generally stable and may have completed more intensive phases of the program, but still have moderate difficulty in one or more area of functioning. Aftercare Group: one of the completion requirements of treatment is the development of a continuing care plan which addresses long term recovery and stability issues in the areas of personal, social, family, and occupational functioning.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
To reduce drug use and associated criminal behavior by retaining drug-involved offenders in treatment. To reduce mental health symptoms as applicable Clients who successfully complete the program will have their charges dismissed or probation sentences reduced. Clients who successfully complete the program will increase their drug coping/refusal skills as evidenced by urinalysis results, self and collateral reports and progress reports.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$356,250
Identify item(s) in the Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
Specific Appropriation #:			398
Specific Appropriation Title:			Adult Substance Abuse Prevention, Evaluation & Treatement Grant In Aid Community S.A. Services
Amount to be reduced:			$356,250
Fund Source:			General Revenue
Total cost of the project:			$476,500
Request has been made to fund:				Operations
Type of funding match:		Local
					Total In-Kind Amount:		$120,000
Was this project previously funded by the State?							No
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							Unknown
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:		This issue addresses recommendations made by the Drug Policy Advisory Council
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:		Seminole County Commission Meeting
	Meeting Date:		2/23/01