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CBIRS Request 1676
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1676
25 Drug & Alcohol Beds for Women
 
Requester: Bishop Frank Costantino Organization: Bridges of America
 
Project Title: 25 Drug & Alcohol Beds for Women Date Submitted 1/15/2004 9:22:10 AM
 
Sponsors: Jones
 
Statewide Interest:
The project is designed to decrease the rate of recidivisim for women with substance abuse and alcohol addiction, by providing treatment to the abuser.
 
Recipient: Bridges of America   Contact: Bishop Frank Costantino  
  2011 Mercy Drive   Contact Phone: (407) 291-1500  
  Orlando 32808   Contact email:  
 
Counties: Pinellas
 
Gov't Entity:   Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): Yes
 
Project Description:
Bridges of America's 25 Drug and Alcohol Beds for Women at the St. Petersburg Bridge provides: Treatment programs provided by certified professionals experienced in substance abuse treatment; Case Management Team and quality care for all clients; Living quarters; Education about chemical dependency and identifying the underlying causes of addiction; Intervention/Assessment Programs; Encouragement to use links to the community including community based referrals; Addressing secondary problems before offenders can successfully reenter the community as productive law-abiding citizens; Life Management Skills-Building; Employment/Re-Entry component; Use of community resources; Graduation ceremony for all successful graduates.
 
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
The successful outcome goal is to maintain a minimum 60% success rate for all eligible clients, with a minimum 87% of graduates avoiding recommitment.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $587,250
 
Total cost of the project: $623,750
 
Request has been made to fund: Operations
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local, Private
  Cash Amount $36,500   In-kind Amount $110,312
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   Yes
  Fiscal Year: 2003-04 Amount: $500,000
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   Yes
  Amount: $587,250 To Fund: Operations
 
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?   No
 
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? No
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Yes
  Documentation: Department of Corrections Substance Abuse Annual Report
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Senate Criminal Justice Appropriations
  Hearing Meeting Date: 03/17/2003