Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1895FY0001 Non-medical detox substance abuse treatment beds and treatment beds for dually diagnosed homeless persons
Requester:		Hilda M. Fernandez			Organization:		Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust
Project Title:		Non-medical detox substance abuse treatment beds and treatment beds for dually diagnosed homeless persons			Date Submitted:		2/9/01 10:27:24 AM
Sponsors:		Manuel Prieguez
Statewide Interest:		Supports State's drugs intervention initiatives; reduces criminal justice system intervention
Recipient:		Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust			Contact:		Hilda M. Fernandez
		111 NW 1st Street			Contact Phone:		(305) 375-1490
		Miami 33128
Counties:		Dade
Service Area:		Government Entity
Project Description:
The proposed project will provide non-medical detoxification services for homeless individuals who are substance abusers and who suffer from dual diagnosis, as well as longer term (4-6 month)residental treatment services. The proposed project would provide funding for fifteen (15) non-medical detoxofocation beds with the appropriate supervisory staff to ensure safe, monitored detoxification from controlled substances. Cases management services will assist in referring individuals to appropriate treatment recidivism (into State-funded substatnce abuse treatment services.)
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Reduction in relapse; placements into permanent housing.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$385,000
Identify item(s) in the Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
Specific Appropriation #:
Specific Appropriation Title:			From General revenue or an appropriate existing trust Fund
Amount to be reduced:			$385,000
Fund Source:			General Revenue
Total cost of the project:			$385,000
Request has been made to fund:				Operations
Type of funding match:		Local
	Total Cash Amount:		$678,621		Total In-Kind Amount:		$10,000
Was this project previously funded by the State?							No
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							Yes
	Amount:		$385,000
	Purpose for future year funding:					Recurring Operations
	Will this be an annual request?						Yes
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?							Unknown
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?							Unknown
Is there a documented need for this project?							Yes
	Documentation:		"Annual Report on Homeless Conditions," prepared by DCF
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:		Miami Dade County Board of County Commission
	Meeting Date:		12/19/00