Data-Driven Mental Health Capacity Building in Georgia
GrantID: 6774
Grant Funding Amount Low: Open
Deadline: March 28, 2023
Grant Amount High: Open
Summary
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Grant Overview
Target Outcomes for Justice and Mental Health Collaboration in Georgia
The Funding for Justice and Mental Health Collaboration grant prioritizes outcomes that improve public safety responses and outcomes for individuals with mental health disorders or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders in Georgia. The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is a key state agency that will be involved in achieving these outcomes. One of the primary target outcomes is reducing the number of individuals with mental illness in jail, which is a significant issue in Georgia's rural counties.
Reducing Recidivism and Improving Public Safety
To achieve this outcome, the grant will focus on supporting cross-system collaboration between law enforcement, mental health providers, and other stakeholders to improve crisis response and diversion programs. For example, the grant can support the implementation of Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training for law enforcement officers, which has been shown to reduce the likelihood of arrest and improve outcomes for individuals with mental illness. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation's (GBI) Crisis Negotiation Team is another resource that can be leveraged to support crisis response. By improving crisis response and diversion programs, the grant aims to reduce recidivism and improve public safety in Georgia's communities, including those in the Appalachian region.
Improving Outcomes for Individuals with Mental Health Disorders
Another key outcome is improving the availability and accessibility of mental health services for individuals involved in the justice system. The grant can support the development of mental health courts, forensic peer support services, and other evidence-based programs that address the unique needs of individuals with mental health disorders. The DBHDD's existing infrastructure and partnerships with community-based providers can be leveraged to support these efforts. By improving outcomes for individuals with mental health disorders, the grant aims to reduce the likelihood of recidivism and improve overall public safety in Georgia.
In terms of specific metrics, the grant will track outcomes such as the number of individuals diverted from jail, the number of individuals receiving mental health services, and the reduction in recidivism rates. These metrics will be used to evaluate the effectiveness of the grant and identify areas for improvement.
Q: What types of programs are eligible for funding under this grant? A: Programs that support cross-system collaboration to improve public safety responses and outcomes for individuals with mental health disorders or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders are eligible for funding.
Q: How will the grant outcomes be measured in Georgia? A: The grant outcomes will be measured through a combination of metrics, including the number of individuals diverted from jail, the number of individuals receiving mental health services, and the reduction in recidivism rates.
Q: Are there any specific resources available to support applicants in rural areas of Georgia? A: Yes, the DBHDD has existing infrastructure and partnerships with community-based providers that can be leveraged to support applicants in rural areas of Georgia, including those in the Appalachian region.
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