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Court and county officials flag grants that could add 10–12 detox beds to safe‑beds program
Summary
A court representative and a county official said two grant opportunities could fund expansion of the county's safe‑beds program to include detox services, with potential to serve 10–12 initial detox clients if both grants are awarded.
During public comment, a county official and a court representative briefed commissioners on two grant opportunities that appear to fit the county’s safe‑beds program expansion to a detox component. The county official described the discussion as a "30,000‑foot view," saying preliminary review suggests potential to implement 10–12 initial detox beds if both grants are awarded and the board later approves applications.
The court voiced support for pursuing the grants and expressed willingness to engage with staff on particulars next week. Presenters asked the board to allow staff to prepare formal grant applications and to schedule a more detailed departmental update at a future meeting.
