Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1719FY0102
Transitional Housing for Dually Diagnosed Inmates
Requester:		Gateway Community Services, Inc.			Organization:		Gateway Community Services
Project Title:		Transitional Housing for Dually Diagnosed Inmates			Date Submitted:		1/18/2002 3:56:21 PM
Sponsors:		Mark Mahon
Statewide Interest:
As per chapter, program is regional, will produce measurable results and demonstrates community support. There is a statewide interest in transtioning inmates into the community and providing continued monitoring and treatment for these former inmates to assist them in not abusing or using drugs again. Staying drug free should reduce recidivism for the state prison systems and help to protect the lives and property of citizens in the surrounding communities
Recipient:		Gateway Community Services			Contact:		Philip Diaz
		555 Stockton Street			Contact Phone:		(904) 387-4661 202
		Jacksonville 32204
Counties:		{Statewide}
Gov't Entity:			Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):					Yes
Project Description:
A regional project in NE FL specifically targeting inmates released from the penal system. Treatment will address the issues of alcohol and drug relapse, mental health problems, job training, and recidivism in an outpatient program while living in a structured environment. Program provides housing for men. AA and NA meetings on site; job training-skills building, interviewing and assistance in finding work.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Abstinence from alcohol and drug abuse by regular attendance of AA and NA meetings, outpatient counseling, employment, actively seeking employment or enrolling in a vocational/educational program
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$150,000
Identify items(s) in the FY 2002-03 Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
Specific Appropriation #:			399B
Specific Appropriation Title:			Community Treatment Intiatives
Amount to be reduced:			$150,000
Total cost of the project:			$200,000
Request has been made to fund:				Operations
What type of match exists for this project?					Private
	Cash Amount:		$50,000
Was this project previously funded by the State?							No
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							Yes
	Amount:		$150,000
	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:		The JCCI 2001 study documented the need for transitional housing, substance abuse & M/H treatment
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							No