Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #920FY0001 New Horizons Dual Diagnosis Residential Program
Requester:		Evalina W. Bestman, Ph.D.			Organization:		New Horizons CMHC
Project Title:		New Horizons Dual Diagnosis Residential Program			Date Submitted:		02/06/2001 3:10:55 PM
Sponsors:		Frederica Wilson
Statewide Interest:		Aftercare Residential Program for Mental Illness & Substance Abuse clients released from Corr. fac.
Recipient:		New Horizons CMHC, Inc.			Contact:		Evalina W. Bestman, Ph.D.
		1313 NW 36th St., Suite 400			Contact Phone:		(305) 635-0366
		Miami, FL 33142
Counties:		Dade
Service Area:		Government Entity
Project Description:
The continued implementation of an aftercare residential program for Dual Diagnosed (Mental Illness and Substance Abuse) individuals released from Correctional facilities. Funds now expended on rearrest and reimprisonment for these individuals can be reduced and this will assist in reduction of criminal acts that are drug related and its consequences.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
70% of severely mentally ill partipants will start to receive health treatment voluntarily within six months; 30% of substance abuse participants will successfully complete substance abuse treatment within one year; 40% of participants without income/entitlement will apply for SSI within 60 days; 65% of participants without life skills will voluntary enroll in day treatment and start day treatment services within 60 days; 80% of participants will maintain permanent residence for at least one year; 40% of participants will enroll in employability skills training within 90 days of admission.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$600,000
Identify item(s) in the Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
Specific Appropriation #:			367
Specific Appropriation Title:			Adult Community Mental Healthy Services
Amount to be reduced:			$600,000
Fund Source:			Trust Fund
Total cost of the project:			$600,000
Request has been made to fund:				Operations
Type of funding match:		Local
	Total Cash Amount:		$90,000		Total In-Kind Amount:		$10,000
Was this project previously funded by the State?							Yes
	Fiscal Year:		2000-2001		Amount:		$500,000
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							Yes
	Amount:		$600,000
	Purpose for future year funding:					Recurring Operations
	Will this be an annual request?						Yes
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?							No
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?							No
Is there a documented need for this project?							Yes
	Documentation:		USF's survey & study for Dev. of Dual Diagnosis Services for DOC. Articles in Orlando Sentinental.
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 Legislative Delegation
	Meeting Date:		01/17/2001