This $549,998 Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Criminal and Juvenile Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (CFDA 16.745) supports the expansion and enhancement of the Adult Recovery Court (ARC) program operated by the Van Buren County Circuit Court in Michigan. The key products and services to be delivered include:
Increasing availability of outpatient and residential mental health/substance use treatment services for ARC participants.
Expanding the ARC program structure to include a 6-12 month aftercare phase.
Providing recovery housing assistance to improve housing stability for ARC participants.
Hiring a part-time peer recovery support specialist and coordinator to increase participant engagement in recovery activities.
Enhancing ARC operations through staff training/professional development and an external program evaluation.
The ARC targets adults (age 18+) with mental health or co-occurring disorders who are involved with the Van Buren County criminal justice system. Over the 24-month implementation period, the program aims to serve approximately 80 participants.