Question: What is the cost to expand drug treatment resources for youth as proposed by the NVJDC? (Councilwoman Alyia Gaskins)
Response:
The cost for drug treatment approved by the Juvenile Detention Commission is $246,143 ($44,233 for medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and $201,910 approved NCTP contract). The cost covers a one-year contract which will begin in FY 2024 and carryover into FY 2025. The treatment includes a substance use evaluation, three two-hour groups a week, weekly drug screens, individual counseling, and weekly family counseling sessions. Furthermore, MAT services are offered on a case-by-case basis. The NVJDC is funding the FY 2024 cost using the fund balance accumulated from prior year surpluses. The FY 2025 funding is included in its FY 2025 budget request.