Coversheet

Brunswick County Board of Commissioners
ACTION AGENDA ITEM
September 20, 2021

Action Item # V. - 7.

From:
Michelle Ingram, Superior Judge Office

Superior Court Judge - SAMHSA Court Expansion Grant


Issue/Action Requested: Request that the Board of Commissioners accept the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Expansion Grant in the amount of $400,000 for year four (09/30/21-09/29/22) of the Brunswick County Adult Treatment Court Expansion Project. The grant has a five year project period beginning 09/30/2018 through 09/29/2023 for a total award amount of $2,000,000. Approval subject to final review and approval of necessary documents by County Attorney.

Background/Purpose of Request:

The purpose of this program is to expand substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services in existing adult problem solving courts, and adult Tribal
Healing to Wellness courts, which use the treatment drug court model in order to provide SUD treatment (including recovery support services, screening, assessment, case management, and program coordination) to defendants/offenders.

Award recipients are expected to provide a coordinated, multi-system approach designed to combine the sanctioning power of treatment drug courts with effective SUD treatment services to break the cycle of criminal behavior, alcohol and/or drug use, and incarceration or other penalties.

Funds will be used to increase access and availability of services to a larger number of clients increasing the number of individuals served and the gaps in the continuum of treatment for individuals in these courts who have treatment needs for individuals diagnosed with a primary condition of SUD and/or co-occurring substance use and mental disorders.


Fiscal Impact: Budget Amendment Required, Capital Project/Grant Ordinance Required, Reviewed By Director of Fiscal Operations Budget amendment and capital project ordinance appropriates $400,000 of Federal Revenues Restricted for SAMHSA grant award


Approved By County Attorney: Yes


County Attorney's Recommendation: Approval subject to final review and approval of necessary documents by County Attorney.


County Manager's Recommendation: Recommend the Board of Commissioners accept the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Expansion Grant in the amount of $400,000 for year four (09/30/21-09/29/22) of the Brunswick County Adult Treatment Court Expansion Project. The grant has a five year project period beginning 09/30/2018 through 09/29/2023 for a total award amount of $2,000,000. Approval subject to final review and approval of necessary documents by County Attorney.

ATTACHMENTS:
	Description
	20210920 Attach SAMHSA_NOA_5H79TI081046-04
	20210920 Budget Amendment SAMHSA_Year 4
	CPO09202021 SAMHSA