The purpose of this grant would be to provide a way for veterans to be able to afford mandated drug and alcohol monitoring while theyre participating in VTC

The City of Henderson, Nevada has been awarded a $380,000 federal Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Veterans Treatment Court Discretionary Grant Program (CFDA 16.043). The purpose of this 4-year grant, spanning from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2027, is to provide court-mandated substance abuse monitoring and treatment services for up to 25 veteran participants per quarter in the City of Henderson's Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) program. Specifically, the grant funding will enable the VTC to cover the costs of required drug and alcohol testing, which can total up to $20,000 per participant annually. This support will help ensure that veterans participating in the VTC program can afford the mandated monitoring measures as they work to abstain from substance abuse and access necessary treatment and recovery services.

One of the requirements when entering in the program is to abstain from drugs and alcohol while theyre in the program. Testing measures may include urinalysis (UA), breathalyzer, saliva strips, patch testing, secure continuous remote alcohol monitoring (SCRAM) or other testing devices. These devices can cost up to $20,000 per year per participant. VTC maintains 25 participants each quarter. The federal grant will enable VTC to provide court-mandated treatment to veterans.