The Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance awarded $548,885 under the Criminal and Juvenile Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (CFDA 16.745) federal Project Grant to the County of Summit, Ohio from October 2021 through September 2024. The funding will support a collaborative project between the Summit County Hope Mental Health Court and Mental Health Agency Community Support Services. The project aims to improve outcomes for individuals with mental illnesses or co-occurring disorders who interact with the criminal justice system in Summit County. It will expand mental health services for Hope Court participants and facilitate community-wide efforts to connect justice-involved individuals with appropriate treatment and social services. Specifically, the grant will fund a new dual diagnosis coordinator and peer support workers to serve approximately 60 Hope Court participants. It will also support data collection, training, and outreach to assess needs and promote collaboration between justice and mental health entities in the community.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $548.9k | 12/2/21 |