Expansion of services at lima municipal treatment court - the lima municipal treatment courts (lmtc) request category 2 funding to enhance their programming through improved critical support…

Expansion of services at lima municipal treatment court - the lima municipal treatment courts (lmtc) request category 2 funding to enhance their programming through improved critical support services and expanded court services. This project will increase capacity and improve access to treatment for program participants in our post-adjudication adult drug court dockets. The lmtc serves allen county, ohio, which includes populations that have been historically underserved, adversely affected by inequality, and disproportionately impacted by crime, violence, and victimization. The lmtc is requesting $1,483,143 for the 60-month life of the grant to support both drug court dockets. The current maximum capacity is 30 individuals. The capacity will increase to 60 participants with the support of the grant. The dockets are running at full capacity at this time, and with additional funding, we plan to reach projected capacity by september 30, 2028. During the grant period, 242 individuals plus family members will receive critical support services, increased access to treatment, housing, prosocial services, and relapse prevention education, tools, and resources. This will be accomplished with the addition of a dedicated case manager, enhanced community partnerships, and increased family support. Implementation of program enhancements is expected to reduce recidivism, improve program graduation rates, and improve the overall quality of life for participants and their families. The program requires a minimum commitment of 17 months and allows for a maximum participation of 36 months, with an average duration of 18 months. The target population of the lmtc are individuals who have been convicted of multiple offenses related to their drug and/or alcohol use, placing them at high risk of recidivism and in need of significant treatment. This target population is reflective of the arrestee population that is served by this court. All three mat medications approved by the food and drug administration (FDA) are available to participants through licensed providers. The lmtc accepts the use of these FDA-approved medications with valid prescriptions. The lima municipal court also works with the allen county jail to identify and remove barriers to mat access for incarcerated individuals. The overarching goal of the project is to reduce overdoses and overdose deaths in allen county, ohio. This will be done through building the capacity for the lmtc and its partners to expand and strengthen services for participants in the program. More specifically, the goals involve providing services to reduce high-risk behaviors, increase equitable access and services for historically underserved populations, reduce recidivism among program participants, and increase the capacity of the drug court to enhance long term outcomes for participants and their families through the use of evidence-based practices, support services, and the key components of the drug court model. Associated specific objectives are outlined in detail in the narrative.