Hmcc residential treatment program

The Alaska Department of Corrections received a $151,861 Formula Grant award from the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance to support the HMCC Residential Treatment Program. The grant was awarded on July 1, 2021 with a project period through June 30, 2022.

The funding supports the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners program (RSAT), which aims to increase access to evidence-based substance use disorder treatment and reduce overdose deaths. Specifically, the Alaska Department of Corrections will utilize the award to enhance residential treatment services at the Hiland Mountain Correctional Center for individuals with substance abuse issues who are currently incarcerated. The program focuses on integrating substance use treatment with other rehabilitation and reentry services to facilitate a successful transition back to communities.