Habematolel pomo of upper lake tribe proposes to create a youth healing to wellness court that will help build a stronger and more resilient community

The Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance awarded Habematolel Pomo Of Upper Lake $400,000 on October 1, 2025, under the Treatment Court Discretionary Grant Program (CFDA 16.585) to establish a Youth Healing to Wellness Court.

The recipient will create a structured, trauma-informed approach to youth wellness that integrates prevention, intervention, and treatment services. Activities include establishing a Youth Wellness Court Committee comprising elders, tribal members, and justice system partners; conducting community assessments to identify service gaps; and developing strategic plans and assessment tools. The program aims to build a stronger, more resilient community by reducing recidivism and involvement in the criminal and juvenile justice systems.

The award period runs from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2030, with place of performance in Upper Lake, California. The assistance type is a Project Grant, supporting implementation and enhancement of a tribal healing to wellness court integrating substance use disorder treatment, mandatory drug testing, incentives and sanctions, and transitional services within a judicially supervised setting.

Outcomes will focus on providing a structured approach that includes prevention, intervention, and treatment through trauma-informed services. Activities will involve establishing a youth wellness court committee comprising elders, tribal members, and justice system partners, conducting community assessments to identify service gaps, and developing strategic plans and assessment tools.