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CBIRS Request 733
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #733
Volusia/Flagler Suicide Prevention Initiative
 
Requester: Wayne Dreggors Organization: ACT Corporation
 
Project Title: Volusia/Flagler Suicide Prevention Initiative Date Submitted 1/8/2004 4:38:51 PM
 
Sponsors: Lynn
 
Statewide Interest:
Suicide rates in Florida are high, Volusia County's rate is among the state's highest. This demonstration project will help other counties employ a comprehensive prevention strategy.
 
Recipient: ACT Corporation   Contact: Wayne Dreggors  
  1220 Willis Ave.   Contact Phone: (386) 947-4270  
  Daytona Beach 32114   Contact email:  
 
Counties: Volusia
 
Gov't Entity:   Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): Yes
 
Project Description:
Collabrative approach involving law enforcement, prevention and intensive treatment strategies.
 
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
20% reduction in Volusia County suicides by October 2007
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $760,000
 
Total cost of the project: $760,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Operations
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local
  Cash Amount $   In-kind Amount $90,000
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   No
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   Yes
  Amount: $760,000 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: Volusia County Suicide rate is among the highest in Florida, Prevention and intervention strategies
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Volusia & Flagler Counties Delegation
  Hearing Meeting Date: 11/10/2003