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County announces $461,744 RSAT award to expand 120‑day residential treatment program
Summary
County staff said St. Francois County received an RSAT grant totaling $461,743.94 to fund a residential substance-abuse treatment program providing 120-day inpatient counseling and education aimed at reducing recidivism; officials described participant screening, navigator roles and funding matches drawn from opioid-related resources and in-kind contributions.
St. Francois County staff announced the county was awarded an RSAT (Residential Substance Abuse Treatment) grant totaling $461,743.94 to support a 120-day residential treatment program for detainees.
The presenter said the award will fund counseling, education and other services to reduce recidivism. "Residential substance abuse treatment ... it's 120-day program. They have counselors. They have education periods," the county speaker said, describing how the program provides treatment while participants remain in custody.
Officials explained participation is limited by eligibility criteria; the county reported about 10 people are currently enrolled in the program. County staff said match funding and in-kind contributions (including average daily cost offsets for housing, utilities and food) are built into budget projections and that opioid-settlement or opioid-related funds will supply the local match.
Speakers emphasized the program provides courts and deputies with alternatives to incarceration and noted past completions and local success. Staff said the RSAT award covers multiple years and estimated it would continue the program through an indicated August date discussed at the meeting.
County officials did not present a formal motion to accept the award during the recorded discussion; the announcement was delivered as part of administrative reports.
