Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2687
Mental Health Services for HIV/AIDS
 
Requester: Daniel Brady Organization: Douglas Gardens CMHC
 
Project Title: Mental Health Services for HIV/AIDS Date Submitted 1/15/2003 3:39:30 PM
 
Sponsors: Barreiro
 
Statewide Interest:
Reduce the spread of an infectious disease.
 
Recipient: Douglas Gardens CMHC   Contact: Daniel Brady  
  701 Lincoln Road   Contact Phone: (305) 756-0476  
  Miami Beach 33139
 
Counties: Dade
 
Gov't Entity:   Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): Yes
 
Project Description:
The project proposes to continue and expand a range of mental health services including psychiatric evaluation, medication management and outpatient counseling to individuals diagnosed with HIV/AIDS who are experiencing acute and/or chronic mental health problems. In addition, crisis intervention services will be available on an as needed basis through the center's continuum of care for clients requiring intensive intervention to stabilize psychiatric crises.
 
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
It is estimated that the project will serve over 100 individuals in the 2001-2002 fiscal year and provide 100 psychiatric evaluations, 1,000 psychiatric medications visits, 2,500 individuals counseling contacts and provide lab and pharmacy services to 45 individuals.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $325,000
 
Identify item(s) in the FY 2003-04 Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
 
Specific Appropriation #:  
 
Specific Appropriation Title: Special Categories Grants and Aids - Contracted Services
 
Amount to be reduced: $350,000
 
Total cost of the project: $390,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Operations
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local
  Cash Amount $40,000   In-kind Amount $35,000
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   Yes
  Fiscal Year: 2001-2002 Amount: $350,000
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   Yes
  Amount: $315,000 To Fund: Operations
 
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: State of Florida HIV/AIDS Plan
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   No