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Committee backs $6 million BSCC grant to expand residential substance use disorder treatment and reduce recidivism
Summary
The Department of Public Health presented a Board of State and Community Corrections grant that would provide $6,000,000 over three years to add 32 residential treatment beds and 5 detox beds at the Salvation Army, serve a minimum of 64 people annually, fund peer support/navigation and evaluation, and provide targeted support for transitional-age youth.
Dr. Angelica Almeida, who oversees forensic and justice-involved programs at the Department of Public Health, told the committee the department was awarded a Board of State and Community Corrections grant titled "promoting recovery and services for the prevention of recidivism." The grant totals $6,000,000 over 38 months and is intended to connect adults with substance use disorder and criminal justice histories to treatment and support services.
"This grant would largely be funding increased substance use disorder residential treatment capacity, adding 32 residential treatment beds at Salvation Army ... and would serve a minimum of 64 individuals annually," Almeida said. She added the grant would include five detox beds at the same facility, fund peer support and navigation through RAMS for 60 days post-program, contract a clinician through the Felton Institute to support transitional-age youth, and include an evaluation component through Hatchell Tabernick and Associates.
Supervisors asked about grant size and sustainability beyond the three-year period; Almeida confirmed the $6,000,000 total and said this is the first time the city received this award. Staff indicated conversations about sustainability are already underway and may include leveraging Drug Medi-Cal to continue services after the grant period.
After questions, the committee voted by voice to send the grant authorization to the full Board with a positive recommendation. The resolution will go to the Board of Supervisors for final acceptance and to authorize the department to execute the grant agreement.
