This federal Project Grant award, funded 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 4th Judicial District Court Mental Health Court (MHC) program in Elko County, Nevada. The $512,976 award will enable the county to expand treatment and wraparound services for adult participants diagnosed with mental illness who are facing non-violent criminal charges. The project aims to implement strategic cross-system coordination and collaboration to assess, identify, and treat affected adults in Elko County. Key initiatives include expanding eligibility screenings, admissions/terminations, case planning, treatment plan implementation, and participant tracking through a partnership with the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health rural clinics. The project period runs from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027.
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