The new leaf program located in geauga county, ohio began in 2019 and is a 16-24 month evidence based adult drug court program certified by the ohio supreme court specialized docket section

The County of Geauga in Ohio received a $716,548 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Treatment Court Discretionary Grant Program (CFDA 16.585). The grant will support the New Leaf Program, an evidence-based adult drug court initiative certified by the Ohio Supreme Court. The funding will enable the program to serve 60-75 high-risk, high-need participants by providing access to enhanced case management, trauma-based programming, evidence-based treatment, and increased services for employment, job training, education, transportation, and housing. Expected outcomes include strengthening community partnerships for program sustainability, improving participant recovery and reducing recidivism, and preventing overdoses. The award period is from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2028.

The program serves pre- and post-conviction individuals who are high risk/high need and who meet the eligibility requirements. While in the program, the participants have access to evidence-based treatment, and they are all encouraged to participate in medication-assisted therapy services offered by local treatment agencies. A request for an enhancement will assist at least 60-75 participants to gain access to additional case management services; trauma-based programming; evidence-based treatment opportunities; and establish community partners who will assist in increasing employment services, job training, educational opportunities, and decreasing the barriers to transportation and housing. Expected outcomes include gaining more community collaborations for sustainability, providing further opportunities for the participants to ensure long term recovery, reducing recidivism, and preventing overdoses. The funds will also provide training and education opportunities for those professionals who directly interact with the participants to ensure adherence to best practices.