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Approval to seek 2 Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Grant Program funding opportunities from Bureau of Justice Assistance, "Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program" and "Connect & Protect: Law Enforcement Behavioral Health Response Program."
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Presenter:
David Johnson, 352.374.5251
Description:
Approval to seek 2 Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Grant Program funding opportunities from Bureau of Justice Assistance, "Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program" and "Connect & Protect: Law Enforcement Behavioral Health Response Program."
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Recommended Action:
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Approval to seek 2 Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Grant Program funding opportunities from Bureau of Justice Assistance, "Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program" and "Connect & Protect: Law Enforcement Behavioral Health Response Program."
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Prior Board Motions:
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5/25/2021: Approval of unanticipated revenue and Project budget using funds released by the Bureau of Justice Assistance for the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program.
5/25/2021: Approval of Contract between Alachua County and Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, inc. for the FY 2020 Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Grant Program.
7/13/2021: Interlocal agreement between Alachua County and the City of Gainesville for the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program Co-Responder Team.
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Fiscal Consideration:
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There are 4 current options being considered. The options, estimated funding requirements and estimated draft budgets are attached. Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program will continue to explore and recommend the most promising options focusing on the best utilization of the funds and grant opportunities.
These grants would be expected to initiate upon the closeout of the current grant cycle.
Application deadline J...
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