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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReports - 2023.05.11 - 38206 AGENDA ITEM: Application to the State Court Administrative Office for the FY 2024 Michigan Mental Health Court Grant Program DEPARTMENT: 52nd District Courts MEETING: Board of Commissioners DATE: Thursday, May 11, 2023 6:00 PM - Click to View Agenda ITEM SUMMARY SHEET COMMITTEE REPORT TO BOARD Resolution #2023-2848 Motion to approve 52nd District Court’s grant application to the State Court Administrative Office for the FY 2024 Michigan Mental Health Court Grant Program in the amount of $130,480.45 for the period of October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024. ITEM CATEGORY SPONSORED BY Grant Penny Luebs INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND The 52nd District Courts is applying to the State Court Administrator’s Office (SCAO) for the FY 2024 Michigan Mental Health Court Grant Program in the amount of $130,480.45, for the grant period of October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024. The grant application requests funds for a Community Health Network Liaison Officer to assist with managing the Mental Health Court caseload, conduct mental health and substance abuse assessments for all potential defendants who meet the program criteria, attend staffing and review hearings at all four divisions of the 52nd District Court, attend the 2024 Michigan Association of Treatment Court Professionals (MATCP) conference, and participate in graduation ceremonies. The grant application also requests funds to assist participants with required drug testing, tether, Oakland County Sheriff's Office overtime for Home Visits, and emergency housing. The grant application has completed the Grant Review Process in accordance with the Grants Policy and a budget amendment is not required at this time. BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: No Committee members can contact Michael Andrews, Policy and Fiscal Analysis Supervisor at 248.425.5572 or andrewsmb@oakgov.com, or the department contact persons listed for additional information. CONTACT Alexandra Black, District Court Administrator ITEM REVIEW TRACKING Penny Luebs, Board of Commissioners Created/Initiated - 5/12/2023 AGENDA DEADLINE: 05/11/2023 6:00 PM ATTACHMENTS 1. Grant Review Sign-Off 2. FY 2024 MHC Webgrants Application COMMITTEE TRACKING 2022-05-02 Public Health & Safety - Recommend to Board 2022-05-11 Board of Commissioners - Adopted Motioned by: Commissioner Angela Powell Seconded by: Commissioner Robert Hoffman Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell, Penny Luebs, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Janet Jackson, Gary McGillivray, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ajay Raman (18) No: None (0) Abstain: None (0) Absent: Marcia Gershenson (1) Passed GRANT REVIEW SIGN-OFF – 52/1 District Court GRANT NAME: FY 2024 Mental Health Court Grant FUNDING AGENCY: State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Alexandra Black / 248-305-6147 STATUS: Application (Greater than $50,000) DATE: 04/12/2023 Please be advised that the captioned grant materials have completed internal grant review. Below are the returned comments. The Board of Commissioners’ liaison committee resolution and grant application package (which should include this sign-off and the grant application with related documentation) may be requested to be placed on the agenda(s) of the appropriate Board of Commissioners’ committee(s) for grant acceptance by Board resolution. DEPARTMENT REVIEW Management and Budget: Approved. – Sheryl Johnson (04/11/2023) Human Resources: Approved by Human Resources. No position impact. - Heather Mason (04/10/2023) Risk Management: Approved. No County insurance requirements in documentation. – Robert Erlenbeck (04/12/2023) Corporation Counsel: Approved. – Heather Lewis (04/11/2023) 32134 - FY 2024- MMHCGP - Mental Health Court DC52/Oakland32134 - FY 2024- MMHCGP - Mental Health Court DC52/Oakland Application De tailsApplication De tails Funding Opportunity: 31903-Fiscal Year 2024 Michigan Mental Health Court Grant Program (MMHCGP) Operational and Planning Programs Funding Opportunity Due Date: Jun 2, 2023 11:59 PM Program Area: Michigan Mental Health Court Grant Program (MMHCGP) Status: Editing Stage: Final Application Initial Submit Date: Initially Submitted By: Last Submit Date: Last Submitted By: Contact Information Primary Contact Information Name:Mr. SalutationSalutation David First NameFirst Name Middle NameMiddle Name Campbell Last NameLast Name Title:Probation Supervisor Email*:Campbelld@oakgov.com Address*:4850 Grand River Ave Novi CityCity Michigan State/ProvinceState/Province 48374 Postal Code/ZipPostal Code/Zip Phone*:(248) 305-6451 PhonePhone ###-###-#######-###-#### Ext.Ext. Fax:(248) 305-5295 ###-###-#######-###-#### To access the WebGrants Access form click To access the WebGrants Access form click here.here. WebGrants Authorization Approval Form:Campbell Webgrants Access.pdf Organization Information Name*:52nd District Court First Division - Oakland County (D52-1) Organization Type*:State Court Administrative Office Tax Id: Organization Website: Address*:48150 Grand River Ave. 1 of 12 Novi CityCity Michigan State/ProvinceState/Province 48374 Postal Code/ZipPostal Code/Zip Phone*:(248) 305-6144 ###-###-#######-###-#### Ext.Ext. Fax:(248) 305-5970 ###-###-#######-###-#### FY 24 Application Program InformationProgram Information Select your court*:D52-1 (Novi) Oakland County*:Oakland Is your program multi-jurisdictional or, includes additional counties in the same jurisdiction? If yes, please list all of the participating jurisdictions and/or counties. (e.g. 21st District Court and 23rd District Court (e.g. 21st District Court and 23rd District Court OROR Clare and Gladwin Counties)Clare and Gladwin Counties) : 52-1 District Court (Novi) 52-2 District Court (Clarkston) 52-3 District Court (Rochester) 52-4 District Court (Troy) Please pick your program type*:Adult Mental Health Court Federal Tax ID *:38-6004876 What is the program's most recent LAO number.What is the program's most recent LAO number. LAO# Planning programs enter 0000-00Planning programs enter 0000-00 *: 2022-01 Chief Judge *:Joseph Fabrizio Program Judge 1 Name*:David Law Number of years as a program judge.*:< 1 year Program Judge 1 Email Address*:lawd@oakgov.com Program Judge 2 Name:Kelley Kostin Number of years as a program judge.:1-2 years Program Judge 2 Email Address:kostink@oakgov.com Program Judge 3 Name:Nancy Carniak Number of years as a program judge.:1-2 years Program Judge 3 Email Address:carniakn@oakgov.com Program Judge 4 Name:Kristen Hartig Program Judge 4 Email Address:hartigk@oakgov.com Number of years as a program judge.:1-2 years Court Administrator*:Alexandra Black 2 of 12 Financial Officer*:Kyle Jen Project Director*:Alexandra Black Project Director E-mail Address*:blacka@oakgov.com Project Director Phone Number*:248-305-6147 Ext.Ext. Authorizing Official (individual who will sign the grant contract) Name*: David T. Woodward Authorizing Official E-mail Address*:woodwardd@oakgov.com Authorizing Official Phone Number*:248-858-0100 Ext.Ext. Authorizing Official Title *:Chairman, Oakland County Board of Commissioners SIGMA Vendor ID #*: cv0048080 This number begins with CV, followed by 7 digits. Review previous payments from the State for this number. If you would like assistance, please contactThis number begins with CV, followed by 7 digits. Review previous payments from the State for this number. If you would like assistance, please contact PSC@courts.mi.gov.PSC@courts.mi.gov. Program OperationsProgram Operations Is the program applying for planning or operational funds? *: Operational Application How many years has the program been operational? : 1 When does your program plan to begin accepting participants? : What is the program's capacity? :26 What is the current number of active participants? : 23 Does the program accept transfers? :Yes Provide a description of your program as it relates to project goals and funding needs: Our Mental Health Court originally received funding in November 2021 during the planning stages of the program, the program has accepted 35 participants in the program. The participants accepted were admitted following a two-step screening process to have a serious mental illness, a high level of treatment and resource needs, and a high risk for re-offending or poor success with past treatment plans. Since the program became operational in October 2022, our program has utilized our liaison from Oakland County Health Network, who is a limited-licensed psychologist, which has allowed our program to not only better assess all applicants, but screen them more quickly and efficiently. When a referral is made from a party involved in the case, the defendant completes an initial screening with the probation officer, who ensures they meet the basic eligibility requirements. These include that they live within Oakland County, have pled or been found guilty of a Misdemeanor offense, are not a violent offender, do not have disqualifying offenses (such as violent sex offenses), and do not use or will discontinue the use of Medical Marijuana. The probation officer goes over the program guide in detail to ensure the participant is aware of the rules and program expectations and would like to voluntarily enter the program. If they agree to enter the program, their information is entered into DCCMIS as a screening and the referral is given to the Oakland County Health Network liaison, who completes a mental health assessment that will assess their individual and treatment needs, their history of treatment, their use of substances, and their ability to comply with treatment court. A preliminary diagnosis is provided by the liaison and both screening reports are then provided to the team for a final decision. These screenings serve as the guide for future treatment and monitoring conditions during the program. Many participants struggle with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders, and program treatment requirements are tailored to treat these simultaneously. The participants begin a three-phase program that is based on stages of change. In the first “Contemplation” phase, the participant meets with the probation officer weekly, and provides their Individual Plan of Service to the team if it is not available through Community Mental Health, set personal and treatment goals with the Mental Health Court liaison, and provide proof of all medications. The participants also submit to monthly to bimonthly review hearings with the Mental Health Court Treatment Judge to offer rewards, incentives, support and if necessary, a sanction in the event of the participants noncompliance with program requirements. The participant attends ancillary services as recommended by the provider and liaison, such as NAMI and 12-step support meetings, adheres to a curfew, develops safety and crisis plans as directed. Drug testing and 3 of 12 electronic monitoring are utilized to ensure sobriety and discourage the development of codependency on substances. The participants comply with random home visits to ensure their environment is free of alcohol, drugs, harmful substances and weapons and to allow the court an important opportunity to assess their home environment and identify potential needs. The participants maintain employment, community service or a constructive activity weekly to allow them to form ties with the community. These conditions allow the participants to build a system of support and sobriety in this phase. For every week of compliance, they earn a “coin”, which they exchange for an incentive of their choice and which are counted towards their phase. If they do not earn a coin for the week, their program time is extended by one week to allow them to earn this coin. In the second “Action” phase, the reporting and monitoring conditions are reduced or adjusted as needed to best support the treatment system that is in place for the participant. The participant continues to follow and adjust their treatment plan as needed with their provider and the Oakland County Health Network Liaison. The participant continues positive supports, including ancillary services, employment, and treatment. During this phase, they seek to identify a sponsor or similar mental health support peer, and review their progress within the program and towards their goals with the Oakland County Health Network Liaison and the team. In the final phase of the program, the “Maintenance” phase, the participant has identified their mental health supports and are working to show the team that they are capable of maintaining the supports necessary to maintain their sobriety and mental wellness with less supervision. The participant meets at least once monthly with the team, while continuing treatment and ancillary conditions with continued supervision and increased independence. Upon completion of this phase, the participant creates an “After Graduation Plan” with the assistance of their treatment provider and the Oakland County Health Network Mental Health Court Liaison to ensure they continue to reach their goals after community supervision has ended. Their program completion is celebrated with the team and, if they wish, their loved ones, during a graduation ceremony. The current program model, which uses the above stated coin system, allows the program’s length to directly correlate to the participant’s response to treatment and overall compliance. The program is a minimum of 12 months, but can be up to 24 months depending on compliance. The majority of participants require a period greater than twelve months to complete. We have continued to have the support of our full bench, all 10 judges (including our Chief Judge) with each court designating one judge to handle all Mental Health Court Participant cases to foster continuity. To date, these participants have received far more support than they previously would have if they were sentenced to jail or a general probation caseload. We have identified and supported participants, that, if sentenced to a less-intensive form of community supervision, would have been unable to regain control over their mental health or gain the support necessary to succeed. With the help of our probation officer and treatment team, we have been able to help a parent obtain guardianship after a suicide attempt and another obtained temporary guardianship, we have gotten our participants working and functioning in the community, three have an improved employment status, many alternative and unique forms of therapy have been discovered and utilized such as: Trauma Informed Movement Therapy, ACT Community Mental Health intervention, Equine Therapy, Art Therapy and an Intensive Outpatient Program specifically for Eating Disorders which was covered by insurance with some hard work. We have participants who are now testing negative for alcohol and drugs that were not before, and all participants are in some form of treatment when many were not at sentencing. Many have caseworkers and have also obtained transportation, achieved personal goals, and re-entered the work force, furthered their education, or engaged in the community in some capacity. Several participants, who were unable to function or attend to basic needs, have greatly improved and are now able to track their appointments and manage their mental health. We have had cooperation from the police departments and have had bikes donated to assist. Several have obtained support even from others in our Drug Treatment program as well. Family relationships are visibly improving and there are many family members that appear for the Judicial Reviews. The team is encouraged and in awe of the large and small victories over these past two years. Did your program receive SCAO- administered grant funds in the current fiscal year?: Yes Please select all of the grant programs which funded this program in the current fiscal year. : MMHCGP 4 of 12 What was the total amount of SCAO- administered grant funds the program was awarded in the current fiscal year?: $31,543.00 Will the program likely expend all of its grant award during the current fiscal year? : Yes What are the reasons that the program will likely not spend the entire grant award during the current fiscal year? : Have any of the service(s) and/or good(s) rates increased from the current fiscal year? (e.g. coordinator pay increased from $23/hr to(e.g. coordinator pay increased from $23/hr to $24.50/hr, drug tests increased from $12 to $15)$24.50/hr, drug tests increased from $12 to $15) : Yes List the service(s) and/or good(s), the current fiscal year rate, and the new rate.: During FY 2023 we were able to contract with Oakland Community Health Network for a Mental Health Court Liaison. During FY 2023 that position’s hourly wage was $27.0024 / plus benefits as it was a full time position for our program. We do expect that to increase during FY 2024 but the exact amount is unknown. However, the per hour cost of salary and benefits will not exceed $45/ hour during FY 2024. Aside from increases covered above, are you requesting more grant funds in this application than the program was awarded during the current fiscal year?: Yes Please explain why more funds are being requested. (e.g. (e.g. program expansion, increase in services, orprogram expansion, increase in services, or operational adjustments)operational adjustments) : Our FY 2024 funding request has increased, as has the cost of supporting our program and its participants. Our primary funding request stems from the need to fully fund the Mental Health Court Treatment Liaison position, which is contracted through Oakland County Health Network. During the FY 2023 year, the originally awarded funding amount of $31,543.00 only covered the position through the 2 Quarter of FY 2023. As a result, we submitted a reallocation request for additional funds to allow the liaison to continue the critical role they play in our program. The liaison serves as a necessary team member in the screening process, and a critical connection to crisis intervention and community mental health treatment during the participants’ program time. In addition to requesting the full amount of the liaison position, our court would like to fund several other line items that we had to remove as part of our initial FY 2023 application. Our participants and referrals have increased during FY 2023, and with this, our costs to offer each participant the resources necessary to begin their treatment has also increased. During the first phase of the program, many participants are unable to maintain stable income, may be facing homelessness, and require additional funds to give them the opportunity to comply with treatment and monitoring requirements as they rebuild their lives. With the following line items fully funded, our program is able to provide the funding for testing, electronic monitoring and other services that allow our participants to focus their efforts and resources into regaining stability, both personally and socially. Additionally, we would like to fund line items that were canceled or reallocated to necessities during FY 2023. These line items, including incentives, provide positive re-enforcement for participants for whom reviews are their primary source of encouragement. nd 5 of 12 For the upcoming/next fiscal year, will the program receive funding from another source (non-SCAO funding, such as local or federal funding), or has the program applied for funding from another source?*: No Please provide the following information Please provide the following information 1.) Have you received notification of the award? 1.) Have you received notification of the award? 2.) What is the funding source? 2.) What is the funding source? 3.) What is the maximum amount per year? 3.) What is the maximum amount per year? 4.) When will the funds expire? 4.) When will the funds expire? 5.) Are these funds restricted? If yes, please explain.5.) Are these funds restricted? If yes, please explain. Budget PersonnelPersonnel PersonnelPersonnel Describe the personnel costs (i.e., wages) associated with the proposed project.Describe the personnel costs (i.e., wages) associated with the proposed project. The Probation Officer position will not be funded by the grant. Fringe BenefitsFringe Benefits Fringe BenefitsFringe Benefits Describe in detail each fringe benefit amount. Describe in detail each fringe benefit amount. If you are requesting funds in the ?Other? category, include a detailed description of those expenses.If you are requesting funds in the ?Other? category, include a detailed description of those expenses. The benefits for this position will not be paid for by the grant. ContractualContractual NameName PositionPosition RatesRates RequestRequest Other Grant Or Funding SourceOther Grant Or Funding Source Local Cash ContributionLocal Cash Contribution Local In-Kind ContributionLocal In-Kind Contribution TotalTotal No Data for TableNo Data for Table Types of Fringe Benefits to be ClaimedTypes of Fringe Benefits to be Claimed RequestRequest Other Grant Or Funding SourceOther Grant Or Funding Source Local Cash ContributionsLocal Cash Contributions In-Kind ContributionsIn-Kind Contributions TotalTotal No Data for TableNo Data for Table 6 of 12 ContractualContractual Describe the contractual costs associated with the proposed project.Describe the contractual costs associated with the proposed project. Oakland Community He alth Ne twork (OCHN) Tre atme nt Liaison Office r: The OCHN Liaison is our programs the program’s connection to community mental health and provides evidence-based treatment guidance during team meetings, as well as proper screening and assessment procedures. Our liaison’s role is multi-faceted. During the screening process, all candidates who meet the basic eligibility requirements and agree to the program are required to complete an ACCESS community mental health screening and assessment. This can only be completed by a licensed provider, as it requires a variety of professional assessment tools, including a LOCUS test, NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse) scoring system and ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) trauma assessment. During this ACCESS screening, the candidate is enrolled in community mental health if they are Medicaid eligible or connected with services if they have other insurance. This allows the participant to be connected to services before the beginning of the program. The liaison then provides a report to the team detailing the result of the assessments, the candidate’s risk of harm to themselves and others, the potential for co-occuring disorders, and recommendation for program acceptance. The liaison is also capable of providing a preliminary diagnosis following the assessment, which is critical for program entry per SCAO Best Practices. Many candidates may have never had access to treatment and have struggled with mental illness without a formal diagnosis that allows them to begin services. During each phase of the program, the liaison assesses the provider treatment plan, maintains contact with providers, and provides treatment and medication compliance updates to the team during staff meetings. The liaison meets regularly with participants, and provides them with a treatment perspective and a resource if they are in crisis. Even with their efforts towards compliance, many participants in FY 2023 experienced mental health crises, including relapses, suicidal thoughts, mania, and self-harming activities. The liaison has provided a more appropriate treatment response to each individual situation, guided the team and participant through the crisis, and has direct access to crisis providers, such as Common Ground. Prior to the liaison position, the team had to rely largely on the participant to provide updates on their crisis, which was difficult. The liaison has access to the wealth of resources offered by OCHN and its affiliates, which also allows the participants access to tools that encourage them to reach their personal goals. During FY 2023, the liaison shared resources for a community baby shower for expecting mothers, career fairs and other community connections. The liaison provides training opportunities to the team through OCHN, which allows the team to ensure the program follows evidence based treatment practices. Currently the OCHN Liaison position is fully funded by the grant as a full time employee with a FY 2023 salary of $56,165. This salary does not include the benefits which OCHN figures at 42%. While FY 2024 salary/benefits are not available, we project this costing to be approximately $87,360. This figure is derived by taking the FY 2023 salary of $56,165 and multiplying it by 9% to account for both a merit raise and cost of living increase, which equates to $61,220. Then multiplying that by the 42% figure provided by OCHN for benefits would equal a total salary/benefits of $86,933 or approximately $42/ hour. Service to be ProvidedService to be Provided Contractor(s)Contractor(s)RatesRates RequestRequest Other GrantOther Grant or Fundingor Funding SourcesSources Local CashLocal Cash ContributionContribution Local In-KindLocal In-Kind ContributionContribution TotalTotalSubrecipient/ContractorSubrecipient/Contractor Oakland CommunityOakland Community Health Network LiaisonHealth Network Liaison OfficerOfficer OaklandOakland Community HealthCommunity Health NetworkNetwork $42/ hour x 2080 hours$42/ hour x 2080 hours $87,360.00$87,360.00 $0.00$0.00 $0.00$0.00 $0.00$0.00 $87,360.00$87,360.00ContractorContractor Electronic MonitoringElectronic Monitoring HomeHome Confinement &Confinement & NationwideNationwide $100 enrollment + $300 (30 days of$100 enrollment + $300 (30 days of service x $10 / day) = $400 x 26service x $10 / day) = $400 x 26 participantsparticipants $10,400.00$10,400.00 $0.00$0.00 $0.00$0.00 $0.00$0.00 $10,400.00$10,400.00ContractorContractor Drug TestingDrug Testing Drop ZoneDrop Zone ($8 per test x 30 days) x 26($8 per test x 30 days) x 26 participantsparticipants $6,240.00$6,240.00 $0.00$0.00 $0.00$0.00 $0.00$0.00 $6,240.00$6,240.00ContractorContractor Home VisitsHome Visits Oakland CountyOakland County Sheriff'sSheriff's DepartmentDepartment ($80/ hour x 8 hours per month) x($80/ hour x 8 hours per month) x 12 months12 months $7,680.00$7,680.00 $0.00$0.00 $0.00$0.00 $0.00$0.00 $7,680.00$7,680.00ContractorContractor Laboratory DrugLaboratory Drug TestingTesting Drop Zone &Drop Zone & RedwoodRedwood ($40/ confirmation x 4/ month) x 12($40/ confirmation x 4/ month) x 12 monthsmonths $1,920.00$1,920.00 $0.00$0.00 $0.00$0.00 $0.00$0.00 $1,920.00$1,920.00ContractorContractor GED TestingGED Testing State of MichiganState of Michigan ($37.50 per module x 5 modules) x($37.50 per module x 5 modules) x 4 participants4 participants $750.00$750.00 $0.00$0.00 $0.00$0.00 $0.00$0.00 $750.00$750.00ContractorContractor Emergency HousingEmergency Housing Holiday Inn, RedHoliday Inn, Red Roof Inn, Motel 6Roof Inn, Motel 6 ($100/ night x 5 nights = $500) x 5($100/ night x 5 nights = $500) x 5 participants = $2500participants = $2500 $2,500.00$2,500.00 $0.00$0.00 $0.00$0.00 $0.00$0.00 $2,500.00$2,500.00ContractorContractor $116,850.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 7 of 12 Calculation: $56,165 (current FY 2023 salary) x .09% (merit raise & cost of living) = $61,220 x 42% (project cost of benefits) = $86,933 or $41.795 per hour. We are asking to round up to $42/ hour which would equal $87,360. This officer would be full time 40 hours per week; 2080 hours per year. Ele ctronic M onitoring: A GPS tether is often a necessary component of any treatment court. While sanctions are unfortunately a part of every treatment court, incarceration isn’t always the best answer. A GPS tether is a great tool to keep the individual on track with counseling, and medications without the disruption of jail, but maintaining safety for the community and teaching them responsibility. There are rare occasions GPS may be necessary at the beginning of the program but would be reserved for those truly struggling to maintain their treatment and compliance with conditions while entering the program (i.e. multiple bond violations) or for those that require additional adherence to a no-contact or not-to-return- to order that is necessary for protecting the participant, victim and community. Additionally, in some instances, this population struggles with reliable transportation yet still must be monitored for abstinence from alcohol. In these cases having the participant submit to alcohol testing via a portable alcohol monitoring unit is a very effective and reliable method of testing. It is important for participants to pay for their own sanctions, however, it is costly and again could be a disruption to focus on treatment. During the period of stabilization during the first phase, many participants struggle to maintain the cost of testing, but also have a high risk of relapsing before their treatment begins. Therefore we would request funding to pay for enrollment at a not to exceed $100 amount as well as a month of monitoring at a not to exceed amount of $10 per day for 30 days. We would like to have enough to fund each of the projected 26 participants for at least 1 month of service throughout the program for this monitoring to support their success in the critical early stages of the program. Calculation: $100 enrollment + $300 (30 days x $10/ day) = $400 per participant. x 26 participants = $10,400 Drug Te sting: During a portion of FY 2022 we were able to pay for drug testing for all new participants in the program who were required to complete daily testing which encouraged many of them to join the program, as they felt this supported them at a time when they had only limited resources. Participation in this program is completely voluntary, which is typically an indication of their desire to obtain recovery. There are many factors that may deter individuals from entering or being successful in a treatment court program; however as indicated by past participant survey’s in our other treatment court programs, the financial burden and stress of testing are significant areas of concern. Many of our participants enter in the program with active addiction issues as well as mental health issues. The team requires up to daily drug and alcohol testing for those struggling with addiction to ensure sobriety, encourage pride in each day of sobriety and ensure community safety. Funding this testing as the participants try to balance this new system financially keeps the participants focused, without adding to the participants’ already high levels of stress and financial concerns. We are seeking funding to provide assistance with drug and alcohol monitoring during the first 30 days in the program through a contractor, Drop Zone. This will provide the participant ample time to concentrate on their stabilizing their medications instead of self-medicating with illegal or other controlled substances, find employment and build their support system without the increased stress and financial burden of the cost of testing. Drop Zone currently provides us a discounted rate for our treatment court participants of $8 per test (drug and alcohol). Drop Zone utilizes a specialized pbt straw that has a built in screen designed to filter out airborne virus’s and partials, including the COVID -19 virus. This filter provides both the tester and participant a safer and healthier testing environment, which is especially beneficial considering the continued concerns regarding COVID-19 variants. Drop Zone will provide confirmation testing on disputed tests, but the participant would be responsible for those service/ confirmation fees. We would like the ability to potentially fund all 26 participants in FY 2024. Calculation: 26 participants x $240 (30 days x $8 per test) = $6,240. County She riff De puty Ov e rtime : Home Visits are an essential element of the Mental Health Court procedures and are critical to the participant’s and program’s success. Home Visits offer insight into the participant’s home environment to identify needs not previously communicated or known to the team, and also allows the team another avenue to evaluate the participants potential for harm to themselves or the community. For participants struggling to maintain their own basic needs, a view inside their home may be the first time the provider and team are aware of the need for further treatment intervention. The 52nd District Court, encompasses over 30 jurisdictions, some patrolled by the Oakland County Sheriff Department and some by municipal police departments. Some of the agencies only have 2-3 police officers on the road at any given time. Requesting those agencies pull an officer off the road from patrol to assist with home visits creates not only a hardship within the department, but also the potential of reducing community safety during that time. Additionally, the ability of utilizing an Oakland County Sheriff Deputy for home visits, has granted the ability to allow participants who sometimes live right on the edge of our jurisdiction, to participate in our program, when they otherwise would be excluded. Utilizing an Oakland County Sheriff’s Deputy allows us to accept these individuals into our program as we are able to 8 of 12 conduct home visits. This is especially helpful given the limited amount of Mental Health Court availability in Oakland County. Therefore, we are requesting approximately 8 hours of overtime for a D-II/ Patrol Deputy to conduct home visits on a monthly basis for the entire 12 month period of FY 2022. At the time this grant was submitted, the exact per overtime hour cost of a D-II/ Patrol Deputy was unknown. Therefore the cost was calculated at the known 2023 cost of $75.60 per hour x 5% increase = $79.38 per hour, but will figure projections at $80 per hour. Calculation: $80 / hour x 8 hours per month = $640 x 12 months = $7,680. . Laboratory Drug Te sting: One issue we have discovered this year is the use of Kratom and Fentanyl is prevalent among some of our participants.This and a few other substances will not register a positive screen on an instant urine drug test cup and necessitates a lab test to detect and confirm. Additionally some of the positive test results need to be confirmed through a lab to ensure only accurate violations are pursued. While most of these confirming tests will be the responsibility of the participants, lab testing can be costly. These tests vary in cost from $20 to $50 as a result we would calculate based on a not to exceed amount of $40 per lab test and estimate 4 tests requiring confirmation per month. Calculation: $40 per confirmation x 4 per month = $160 x 12 month = $1,920. GED Te sting: Education is an important aspect for vocational improvement for participants and to improve their overall quality of life. The program has approximately four current participants that did not completed high school. Encouraging these individuals to complete their GED would be paramount to increase future success in finding gainful employment. It is also an accomplishment that is a great source of pride to many participants to have the opportunity to further their education, and it is not uncommon for this to be one of the personal goals they set out to achieve during the first stage of the program. Covering the cost of GED testing allows the judge to encourage rewarding this achievable goal. There are 5 modules to the GED test and they are $37.50 each. Assuming the program will routinely have the same approximate number of individuals in FY 2024 with this education need, we would ask for the ability to pay for their testing. If factoring in the cost of each element (5) x the cost of each test ($37.50) is $187.50 cost per client. For all four participants it would cost approximately $750 to fully fund. Calculation: $37.50 x 5 modules = $187.50 x 4 participants = $750 Eme rge ncy Housing: There are some individuals who enter the program homeless or without safe or proper living environments. In FY 2023, we had two participants who became homeless during the program and two participants that were homeless or living in a shelter program upon entry into the program. Although there are shelter and emergency housing options within Oakland County, these options are rarely available for an extended period of time, may require the participant to be in mental crisis, and often have an extensive waitlist, especially in the winter months. Emergency housing at a hotel is a great interim solution. While the Oakland County area does not have a great deal of inexpensive hotels/motels, $100 per night including tax is obtainable, and allows our program to provide basic necessities to protect our participants. There are very few who should need this option, therefore it is requested for 5 participants, 5 nights at $100 per night equaling $2500. Calculation: $100 per night x 5 nights = $500 x 5 participants = $2500 SuppliesSupplies 9 of 12 SuppliesSupplies Describe the supply costs associated with the proposed project.Describe the supply costs associated with the proposed project. Te sting Supplie s: In order to assist participants with any potential inability to pay for testing after the first 60 days, or during random office drug tests, and home visit testing we are requesting funding for testing supplies. We expect to have maximum participation during FY 2024 therefore would estimate 26 participants @ 1 test per month x 12 months = 312 tests for the grant period. Tests purchased through Redwood Toxicology cost $4.40. Calculations: 312 tests x $4.40 per iCup test = $1372.80. Ince ntiv e s: Our program is requesting funds to purchase gift cards as an incentive based approach to encourage compliance. Positive reinforcement of a participants mental health has proven to be extremely useful in getting the participant to want to maintain their treatment compliance and sobriety. In FY 2023, our program created a new “coin” system , which allows the participants compliance to directly correlate to the incentives they receive, and allows them to choose an incentive by exchanging their “coins” for the incentive that best supports their interests and needs. Gift cards are always a favorite option among our participants and allow the incentives to be individualized. Therefore, we would ask to be able to purchase gift cards, at a note to exceed amount of $20 per card to help encourage sober behaviors. Estimating that each of the 26 participants will receive a gift card each month at a cost of $20 per gift card, for a total of $520 per month. Over a 12 month period the cost would be $6,240. Calculations: $20 gift cards x 26 per month = $520 x 12 months = $6,240. Supplie s for Participants: In several of our other treatment court programs we have at times been able to provided participants upon entry into the program with a welcome packet which contains a folder or binder, motivational notebook, calendar and writing utensil. When a participant enters the first phase of mental health court, they increase the amount of appointments, court monitoring requirements and ancillary services they interact with in a given month. Many participants do not have access to organizational tools, such as a planner, that allows them to take control of their responsibilities and to ensure proper attendance with treatment and psychiatric care. By providing them with the ability to organize their court paperwork and appointments, participants have a greater chance of success. We have witnessed that those that do have these items and that utilized a folder and/or planner were more consistent with court attendance, reliably brought proof of ancillary meetings and treatment documents to appointments, and were less likely to miss appointments with community mental health that are required to begin medication and treatment services, such as the screening to complete the Individual Plan of Service. If the participant is disorganized and misses these critical early appointments, it prolongs their time in the program, discourages them from continuing and delays medication and treatment. We would like to offer these supplies to our Mental Health Court participants such as folders, workbooks, day planners and motivational/self help journals. Because the prices for these items vary, we would ask for a not to exceed amount of $30 per participant x 26 new participants = $780. Calculations: $30 per participant x 26 participants = $780. Type of SupplyType of Supply RatesRates RequestRequest Other Grant or FundingOther Grant or Funding SourcesSources Local CashLocal Cash ContributionContribution Local In-KindLocal In-Kind ContributionContribution TotalTotal Drug TestingDrug Testing CupsCups ($4.40 x 26 participants per month) x 12 months($4.40 x 26 participants per month) x 12 months $1,372.80$1,372.80 $0.00$0.00 $0.00$0.00 $0.00$0.00 $1,372.80$1,372.80 Gift CardGift Card IncentivesIncentives ($20 gift cards x 26 per month) x 12 months($20 gift cards x 26 per month) x 12 months $6,240.00$6,240.00 $0.00$0.00 $0.00$0.00 $0.00$0.00 $6,240.00$6,240.00 ParticipantParticipant SuppliesSupplies $30 per participant x 26 participants$30 per participant x 26 participants $780.00$780.00 $0.00$0.00 $0.00$0.00 $0.00$0.00 $780.00$780.00 Graduation GiftsGraduation Gifts $20 per gift x 23 participants$20 per gift x 23 participants $460.00$460.00 $0.00$0.00 $0.00$0.00 $0.00$0.00 $460.00$460.00 Zoom LicenseZoom License $199.90 for a 12 month ZOOM Business$199.90 for a 12 month ZOOM Business subscriptionsubscription $200.00$200.00 $0.00$0.00 $0.00$0.00 $0.00$0.00 $200.00$200.00 $9,052.80 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 10 of 12 Graduation Gift: Each participant that successfully completes the entire program will receive a graduation gift at their graduation ceremony, which is a token of their commitment reminder of their perseverance as they continue to reach new personal goals. We currently have 23 participatns in our program and all are projected to graduate in FY 2024. Going on that assumption we would ask for the ability to purchase a gift not to exceed $20 per participant x 23 would equal a total of $460. Calculation: $20 per gift x 23 participants = $460. Zoom Lice nse : We have found that having the ability to allow a participant to zoom in for a court hearing has been extremly beneifical espeically when the participant is in the later stages of the program and has earned this level of reward, or in those cases where the participant lacks reliable transportation. We have utilized this ability for montioring appointments as this is a type of reward that the participants can use once they achieve enough coins. However, there are times where the participant is in crisis and having the ability to meet with them over zoom has help keep their progress moving forward. During FY 2023, ZOOM was also used to complete the first step of the screening process, as candidates are often in transitional housing or do not have transportation to complete. This screening takes at least one hour, as the officer has to gather the information for their file and go over the program, which is not accomodated by the free ZOOM subscription. Additionally, participants are allowed to have their guardian present for screenings and appointments, and the free version of ZOOM restricts the amount of individuals allowed in the ZOOM meeting. For some participants, 40 minutes is not enough as as a result they are forced to end their session with the probation officer or mental health liaison then log back in. We have found this to be extremly disruptive and unproductive to the participants success. As a result, we are asking to be able to purchase a 12 month Business Zoom License which is $199.90. So would project this expense as a not to exceed $200 amount. Travel and TrainingTravel and Training Travel and TrainingTravel and Training Describe the travel and training costs associated with the proposed project.Describe the travel and training costs associated with the proposed project. The Michigan Association of Treatment Court Professionals (MATCP)conference is an vital resource for treatment court programs. Not only for knowledge it offers, but almost more importantly for the networking and learning opportunites it offers from other existing Mental Health Treatment Court Programs.The estimated cost for the 2024 MATCP conference, which is scheduled to be held on May 8, 2023 & May 9, 2023, at the Lansing Center in Lansing, MI is registration is $355 per attendee. The Program Director, Mental Health Court Probation Officer and Mental Health Court Liaison Officer will need to attend as well as the 4 Program Judges as our court serves 4 different court jurisdictions within Oakland County. 2024 M ichigan Association of Tre atme nt Court Profe ssionals Confe re nce : $355.00 per attendee x 7 attendees = $2,485. Additionally with the changes in allowable expenses, reimbursement for hotel expenses at the State Rate of $85/ night for 2 nights for the Program Director, Mental Health Court Probation Officer and Mental Health Court Liaison Officer will need to attend. Rate for lodging is calculated as follows: ($85/ night x 2 nights) = $170 x 7 attendees = $1,190. Further round trip costs for travel which are estimated to be approximately 60 miles one way from the 52-1 District Court to the Lansing Center in Type of Travel orType of Travel or TrainingTraining RatesRates RequestRequest Other Grant or FundingOther Grant or Funding SourcesSources Local CashLocal Cash ContributionContribution Local In-KindLocal In-Kind ContributionContribution TotalTotal 2024 MATCP2024 MATCP ConferenceConference Registration ($2485) + Lodging ($1190) + Mileage ($491.40) +Registration ($2485) + Lodging ($1190) + Mileage ($491.40) + Per Diem ($411.25)Per Diem ($411.25) $4,577.65$4,577.65 $0.00$0.00 $0.00$0.00 $0.00$0.00 $4,577.65$4,577.65 $4,577.65 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 11 of 12 Lansing. For round trip, estimated mileage would be 120 miles per person x 7 attendees for 840 miles, reimbursed at the state rate of $0.585 per mile. Total cost would be approximately $491.40 Rate for mileage is calculated as follows: ( 120 miles x 0.585 per mile) = $70.20 x 7 attendees = $491.40 Finally, while most meals are covered through the conference, some are not. The agenda for the 2024 MATCP Conference is not available but taking the agenda from the 2023 MATCP and assuming the per diem will be the same, the Conference will cover breakfasts and 1 Lunch, which would mean reimbursements would be submitted for 1 lunch and 2 dinners based on the state rates of $10.25 per lunch and $24.25 per dinner. Total cost would be approximately $176.25 Rate for meal per diem is calculated as follows: ($10.25 per lunch x 1 lunch = $10.25) + ($24.25 per dinner x 2 dinners = $48.50) = $58.75 per person x 7 attendees = $411.25 Therefore, the estimated total cost for 7 to attend the 2024 MATCP conference is as follows: Registration ($2,485) + Lodging ($1,190) + Mileage ($491.40) + Meal Per Diem ($411.25) which will equal $4,577.65. Indirect CostIndirect Cost Total BudgetTotal Budget Budget CategoryBudget Category RequestRequest Other Grant or Funding SourcesOther Grant or Funding Sources Local Cash ContributionsLocal Cash Contributions In-Kind ContributionsIn-Kind Contributions Total CostTotal Cost TotalTotal $130,480.45$130,480.45 $0.00$0.00 $0.00$0.00 $0.00$0.00 $130,480.45$130,480.45 12 of 12