Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2382FY0001 Non-medical detox substance abuse treatment beds for dually diagnosed homeless persons.
Requester:		Hilda M. Fernandez			Organization:		Miami-Dade County
Project Title:		Non-medical detox substance abuse treatment beds for dually diagnosed homeless persons.			Date Submitted:		2/9/01 1:38:47 PM
Sponsors:		Edward Bullard
Statewide Interest:		Supports State's drug intervention initiatives; reduces criminal justice system intervention.
Recipient:		Miami-Dade County			Contact:		Hilda M. Fernandez
		111 N.W. 1 Street			Contact Phone:		(305) 375-1490
		Miami 33128
Counties:		Dade
Service Area:		Government Entity
Project Description:
(Include services to be provided) 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)residential treatment services. The proposed project would provide funding for fifteen (15) non-medical detoxification beds with the appropriate supervisory staff to ensure safe, monitored detoxification from controlled substances. Case management services will assist in referring individuals to appropriate treatment services for continued stabilization. Benefits to the State include reduced criminal justice system interventions and reduced treatment recidivism (into State-funded substance 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 #:			325A
Specific Appropriation Title:			Child Welfare Initiative Tobacco Trust Fund Settlement Money
Amount to be reduced:			$385,000
Fund Source:			Trust Fund
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 the Department of Children and Families
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 Commissioners
	Meeting Date:		12/19/00