Department: Management and Budget
Department Head/Elected Official: Daniel Ramos, Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant
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Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of Management and Budget for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $87,858, with no required match, for the FY 2023-24 Specialty Felony Mental Health Courts Program, and execute an interlocal agreement with the Community Supervision & Corrections Department to administer the program.
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Background and Discussion:
This project would be funded with state funds through the Specialty Courts program. The Harris County Felony Mental Health Court provides treatment that targets mental illness, substance use and thinking patterns and attitudes that support criminal behavior. The program utilizes evidence-based best practices including cognitive behavioral therapy with the goal of reducing recidivism. Budget is requested for the salary and benefits of the program director.
The grant position would be an employee of CSCD and expenses would appear in the County ledgers as
payments to sub-recipients.
Expected Impact:
Between carry-over individuals and new clients, the program would provide services to a range of clients.
Alternative Options:
Direct Appropriation
Alignment with Goal(s):
X Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
X Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
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Precinct(s): Countywide
Fiscal and Personnel Summary
Service Name
Felony Menta...
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