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Larimer County to begin sequential‑intercept mapping with SAMHSA support after grant shortfall
Summary
County did not receive SAMHSA grant but is funding initial sequential‑intercept mapping using Sheriff’s Office funds and has met with SAMHSA; a larger work group and mapping process are planned for summer 2025.
Josh Fudge reported that the county’s objective team pursuing a sequential intercept model (SIM) for justice‑involved residents did not receive a SAMHSA grant but will proceed with mapping work after the Office of the Sheriff provided funds to begin the process.
Fudge said the county had applied for a SAMHSA grant to inventory services and develop a sequential intercept model for people with behavioral‑health needs who become involved with the justice system; the grant application was unsuccessful. The Office of the Sheriff covered initial costs using excess funds from 2024 so the county can start the SIM work. County staff met with representatives from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) on Jan. 15 to plan next steps.
Fudge said the mapping process will begin with a larger work group to inventory available community resources, identify gaps for justice‑involved residents with behavioral‑health needs, and map intercept points. Staff indicated there may be a request for one or more commissioners to attend kickoff meetings expected in summer 2025.
No action was taken; staff will report back as the mapping process and work‑group schedule are finalized.
