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United Connections presents $3.1 million state-backed treatment program and seeks MOU with Jim Wells County
Summary
United Connections Counseling told the Jim Wells County Commissioners Court it secured a $3,100,000 state grant to deliver a five-year substance use disorder program serving juveniles and adults in south Texas and asked the court to consider a memorandum of understanding. Commissioners asked staff to tailor MOUs for adult and juvenile probation and to return with probation directors' recommendation.
United Connections Counseling representatives said the nonprofit secured a state grant of $3,100,000 to fund a new substance use disorder (SUD) program covering South Texas, including Jim Wells County. Assistant Director Nicole Bottas told the court the five-year grant will support clinic-based and outreach services in Jim Wells and nearby communities, "including Jim Wells County," and that the program will offer individual and group therapy, case management and coordination with juvenile and adult probation.
The provider asked the court to approve a memorandum of understanding to allow…
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