Millions in grant funding now available for substance use/mental health court programs
The Ironton TribuneOct 23, 2019
Specialized court dockets give judges the flexibility to place defendants with mental health or substance use disorders into treatment rather than sentencing them to jail.
"When someone struggling with a mental health or substance use disorder commits a crime, sending them to jail won't get them the treatment they need," said DeWine. "This funding will help specialty courts in
"Judges replace harsh sentences with mandatory treatment to those who are addicted, all the while holding them accountable,"
The grants will be awarded through the
"We appreciate the partnerships between the courts and our treatment agencies which provide accountability, improve health and safety, and reduce commitments to the state correctional system," said
The grant funding can be used for payroll costs, clinical services provided by state-certified addiction and/or mental health providers, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) medications, urinalysis, and recovery supports.
Applications will be accepted in two categories:
--Specialty courts receiving final certification after
--Specialty courts that received final certification before
Applications will be accepted until all available funds have been awarded, but questions must be received via email to specialized.docket@mha.ohio.gov no later than
More information on the grant, including application documents, is available on the OhioMHAS website.
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