Thursday, April 25, 2024
4/25/2024
The New York State Unified Court System (UCS) in collaboration with EAC’s Treatment Alternatives for Safer Communities (TASC) Program proposes to increase access and availability of services to 250 adult male and female offenders (50 per year) with substance use disorders who are eligible for Misdemeanor Brooklyn Treatment Court (MBTC) and the Screening and Treatment Enhancement Part (STEP) in Kings County, New York over 5 years. Funds will be used to enhance the capacity of the court and to better engage and retain participants. Services will include: Substance Abuse and/or Co-Occurring Treatment and Recovery Services: Screening and a comprehensive individual assessment at the point of arraignment for substance use and/or co-occurring mental disorders, case management, program management and referrals related to substance use disorder treatment for clients. Community Linkages: (1) substance use disorder treatment services and where appropriate integrated mental health treatment services for individuals with co-occurring disorders; (2) Health Homes for linkages to primary health care and aftercare services. Recovery Support Services: (1) Case management: Comprehensive TASC case management is provided to clients to identify their needs, plan services, link the services system with the client, monitor service delivery, and evaluate the effort and will include individualized case management services for participants addicted to opioids who are in need of medication assisted treatment; (2) Employment services: These activities are directed toward obtaining, improving and maintaining employment. Services include vocational assessment and skill development, job coaching, career exploration, résumé writing, interviewing skills, job placement and tips for retaining a job. (3) Cognitive behavioral exercise: Interactive Journaling will be used to reduce criminogenic thinking and behavior (4) Peer mentoring: Peer mentoring refers to a one-on-one relationship in which a peer leader with more recovery experience motivates, supports, and encourages another peer in establishing and maintaining his/her recovery. Mentors/coaches will help peers develop goals and action plans and well as helps them find resources.
HHS’ Tracking Accountability in Government Grants System (TAGGS) website provides access to detailed descriptions of grants, loans, aggregated direct payments and other types of financial assistance awarded by the HHS Operating Divisions (OPDIVs) and the Office of the Secretary Staff Divisions (STAFFDIVs).
