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Policy. When a Department Director signs grant documents under this provision, they are certifying that they
understand and will carry out the provisions of the grant and its impact on city operations and finances. All the
required boxes must be initialed by the appropriate departments. Use a separate routing sheet for each phase of the
grant process. Utilize assigned grant number for each phase for tracking purposes.
FY 2019 COOCLI Application
Grant Document Title: Grant#(issued by City Clerk):
CFDA#(applies to Federal grants) Grant Total:$148,700 Grant Match:0.00
Department: Municipal Court Grant Project Manager:Renee Boundy
Phase of Process: Notice of Intent Application ❑Award/Contract
Date Document Signed:
For all grants under$20,000 in Department Finance Office City Manager Original Signed
value. Director Grant Documents
to City Clerk
Does not require approval on
Commission meeting agenda
For all grants over$20,000 in Department Finance Office City Manager Original Signed
value. Director Grant Documents
*Department Director initials to City Clerk_
verify notification to City Ir 1
C
Commission and City Manager
within 30 days of grant
application.
REQUIRES City Commission
Approval
DATE of COMMISSION
MEETING:
Presented by:
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APPLICATION COVER SHEET
Combating Opioid Overdose through Community-Level Intervention (FY19)
1. PROJECT TITLE —
2. APPLICANT AGENCY: City of Bozeman, PO Box 1230, Bozeman, MT 59771-1230
See Appendix A for DUNS/SAM Registration information
3. IMPLEMENTING AGENCY: Bozeman Veteran Eligible Treatment Services Court,
Bozeman Municipal Court
4. PROPOSED START/END DATES: December 2, 2019 -November 30, 2020
5. PREPARE,R INFORMATION: Jessie Holton and Renee Boundy
Mailing Address: 615 S 16`h, St 123, Bozeman, MT 59715
Phone Number: 406 548 5950
Email Address: rboundy(abozeman.net
6. PROJECT DIRECTOR: Renee Boundy
Mailing Address: 615 S 161h,Bozeman, MT 59715
Phone Number: 406 548 5950
Email Address: rboundy@bozeman.net
7. FISCAL OFFICER: Brian Lameres
Mailing Address: PO Box 1230,Bozeman, MT 59771-1230
Phone Number: 406 582 2335
Email Address: blameres@bozeman.net
8. CIVIL RIGHTS CONTACT: James Henderson
Mailing Address: PO Box 1230, Bozeman,MT 59771-1230
Phone Number: 406 582 2346
Email Address: james.henderson@bozeman.net
PROJECT SUMMARY
The Bozeman Veteran Treatment Services (VETS) Court is a specialty court under the
jurisdiction of the City of Bozeman Municipal Court The Alternative Therapies Pilot Program is
a community based collaborative approach to combating the opioid epidemic designed to
mitigate some of the boundaries to treatment found in rural states.
This project is designed to offer non-traditional therapeutic activities such as Yoga,
hiking, skiing, eastern medicine,meditation,physical fitness, acupuncture, massage, and equine
therapy in conjunction with traditional substance use treatment and, where indicated, Medication
Assisted Therapy(MAT) and mental health therapy to support recovery and lessen recidivism in
the Bozeman treatment court population.
The budget supports a .5 FTE case manager to coordinate care for the participants, a.25
FTE to manage the administration of the funds,training for staff and community partners, and
funds for the activities and equipment for participants use during the approved activities.
PROJECT NARRATIVE
1. Problem Statement
After analyzing 3 years of data, Montana published a comprehensive statewide plan on substance
abuse in November, 2017. This report notes that an estimated 64,000 Montanans have a
substance use disorder and that 90% of the people with a substance use disorder are not receiving
treatment. It notes that Montana has 70 opioid prescriptions for every 100 residents and that
since the year 2000, more than 700 Montanans have died from opioid overdose. The report
identified six focus areas and provided strategic goals and action areas for each focus. The
Bozeman VETS Court Alternative Therapies Pilot program will address 3 of those focus areas.
Focus Area: Enforcement
Goal: Increasing access to drug The VETS Court Alternative Therapies Pilot Program
courts will expand the evidence base for alternative therapies
and increase options to treatment court participants
thereby increasing the effectiveness of treatment court.
Focus Area: Family and Community Resources
Goal: Increase access to peer The VETS Court Alternative Therapies Pilot Program
mentors, housing and other increases access to evidence based recovery supports
evidence based recovery supports
Focus Area: Treatment
Goal: Strengthen the Continuum The VETS Court Alternative Therapies Pilot Program
of holistic SUD care in supports traditional therapy and gives participants
communities across Montana several options to pursue in recovery.
2. Project Description
The proposed Alternative Therapies program is based on current best-practices in
treatment courts and addiction recovery. The three prong approach of Biological, Psychological,
and Social Awareness is commonly used in tandem with individual treatment, group treatment,
and criminal justice treatment courts (Rezansoff, Morniruzzaman, Clark, & Somers, 2015). This
program uses the same three prong approach to focus on assisting participants with learning how
to use community resources as a healthy alternative to mimic the effects of using substances.
Biological
Because opioids and other substances effect the chemical reactions in the brain to induce
euphoria and curb negative feelings, a barrier to recovery is finding effective ways to reduce the
downfall into a depressive state as the brain attempts to recover to homeostasis (Wupperman,
2019). We will select alternative therapies which have biological benefits such as increasing
serotonin, dopamine, and oxytocin. It is believed the downward depressive state involved with
recovery will be reduced. By providing the opportunity to engage in alternative therapies per
week, the likelihood of relapse due to depression and cravings will be suppressed significantly.
Psychological
Recovery, especially from opioid addiction, can have psychological effects as the brain
attempts to recover from the damage caused by the interruption of chemical balance and the
increase of cortisol as stress increases (Wupperman, 2019). Being shamed as an addict,
involvement in the justice system, and additional mental health issues such as Post Traumatic
Stress Disorder, Bi-polar Disorder,Anxiety, Depression, etc., combine to produce an unbearable
stress level in participants. Often,the use of substances is a coping mechanism for prior
stressors. The Alternative Therapies approach includes effective stress reducing activities
combined with clinical treatment and allows for a psychological support system with more
interventions throughout a week/month/year. The reduction in stress allows for an increase of
communication during clinical sessions providing for a deeper understanding of the underlying
psychological issues which can then be addressed more effectively.
Social
It is often said,the first step in recovery is changing your people,places, and things. The
social prong of the recovery approach focuses on having participants connect, or reconnect,with
people around them who live a non-substance abuse lifestyle. This piece of recovery is often
difficult for participants due to the shame of the addiction label and feeling rejected by their
communities, especially for those in the justice system. The Alternative Therapies approach
allows participants to engage with members of the community and others in recovery who are
using healthy lifestyle approaches and have likeminded interests. These connections will
continue to serve the participants in recovery management.
3. Project Priority Areas and Evidence-Based Categories
The Alternative Therapies program is focused on two Priority Areas: 1) implementing
and evaluating community-based efforts to fight the opioid epidemic, and 2) supporting and
promoting the partnership of law enforcement and public health agencies.
The new program is a collaborative effort of criminal justice practitioners, community
members and business owners,mental health clinicians, and local government leadership. As a
rural community,the opioid epidemic has landed in Gallatin County and we understand this
epidemic must be addressed effectively and with every resource available to avoid further loss.
Like many communities, we have implemented overdose counter-measures such as Narcan, but
this is not a long term fix. We believe confronting the root cause of the substance use by
implementing an alternative methods program within our community will be a long term,
sustainable solution, which can be replicated in other communities.
An additional unique approach to this program implementation is the team approach of
the justice system and community members. The Veterans Treatment Court has law
enforcement &probation officers, mental health clinicians, legal representatives, and community
mentors who meet weekly and discuss the progression of each participant. Instead of working as
separate entities,the team approach not only allows for buy-in and support of the justice system
practitioners, but the participants themselves often build rapport and support relationships. In
addition,this allows law enforcement and probation officers to no longer be perceived as the
enforcement side of the justice system, but also as a mentor and peer-support resource for
participants. As members of the community observe law enforcement and probation engaging in
positive relationships and support of participants, community support for both officers and
participants will increase.
The Alternative Therapies program is focused on the following Evidence-Based
Categories: Criminal justice interventions, Treatment for substance use disorders/drug misuse,
Polysubstance misuse, Harm reduction programs, Recovery programs for substance use
disorders/drug misuse, Healthcare systems interventions, and Drug Policy reform.
This alternative therapies program was designed to focus several evidence-based and
promising practice categories. Both the Gallatin County Drug Treatment Court and the Bozeman
Veterans Treatment Court have been trained and evaluated by the National Association of Drug
Court Professionals (NADCP),which uses evidence-based criminal justice interventions. The
court structures and practices have been constructed using evidence-based practices for treatment
for substance use disorders/drug misuse,polysubstance abuse/misuse, and harm reduction
programs (Peters, Young, Rojas, & Gore, 2016). This is provided by combining resources and
treatment responses using the Level of Service/Case Management Inventory assessment tool,
which allows for proper clinical services and supervision. The clinical responses are all
evidence-based therapies and responses which include, Alcoholics/Narcotics Anonymous,
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Moral Reconation
Therapy (MRT), and additional therapies for addressing mental health issues, such as Eye
Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT). .
In addition to the therapeutic approach, there is healthcare system interventions, such as
Medically Assisted Treatment(MAT), and recovery programs for substance use disorders/drug
misuses with in-patient treatment options and Self-Care assessments implemented as part of the
court phase process.
The alternatives therapy approach focuses on using each piece of the evidence-based
process listed above by partnering with community resources for innovative approaches in the
following: eastern medicine,yoga,meditation, outdoor recreation, animal-assisted therapy,
physical fitness, financial advising,mental wellness programs, acupuncture, eastern medicine,
trauma informed yoga,trauma informed meditation, and outdoor recreation, These evidence-
based and promising practices have been used in substance abuse recovery, stress reduction, and
trauma therapy. Testing these approaches as criminal justice interventions allows for further
exploration into drug policy reform.
4. Evaluation Plan, Goals and Objectives, and Outcome-Based Performance Measures
Goals: (1) short-term: to use community resources to assist treatment court participants with
substance abuse recovery, (2) long-term: to combine community and criminal justice
partnerships to curve the opioid epidemic, and substance abuse overall,by reducing recidivism
through stronger substance abuse recovery programs, building closer relationships between
participants and law enforcement leading to more effective practices for battling distribution, and
provide an innovative approach for other communities to follow.
Objectives:
1. Drug&Veterans Treatment Court implement alternative therapy options within
treatment phases with participants.
2. Training is provided to all team members and stakeholders on the program.
3. A part-time Case Manager will conduct screenings using the Level of Service/Case
Management Inventory. This tool will be used to suggest possible alternative therapy
options.
4. Mentor Coordinator, Law Enforcement Liaison Officers, and additional team
members will implement alternative therapy options with participants to increase
rapport and community relationships.
5. Clinical providers will examine the impact of the alternative therapy options.
6. Relapse plans and Self-care assessments will now include alternative therapy options.
Outcome-based Performance Measures:
1. Benchmarks will be examined by comparing Gallatin County Drug and Veterans
Treatment Court success and relapse rates with the previous 3 years.
2. Clinicians will monitor the impact of which therapies are being used,number of times
accessed per week and reduction in stress through weekly/biweekly sessions.
3. Law Enforcement/ Supervision will document compliance and ability to obtain
feedback from participants to assist with investigations of sales and distribution of
street drugs.
4. The case manager will document the number of times alternative therapies were
accessed each week,rapport with team members, graduation rates and phase
completions.
5. The team will identify which therapies are most effective and used throughout the
year.
5. Strategy and Timeline
Strategy
After 3 meetings with the Bozeman Veteran Eligible Treatment Services Court and several
communications with potential community partners we developed a program outline. This
program will fit into the phase structure that is already set up for court. It is our intention to
incorporate this program into the existing phase structure of the treatment court. During the grant
period,we will hold 3-4 stakeholder meetings including both community partners and one
participant representative to address the progress of the program, including both strengths and
the boundaries we encounter. The stakeholders and the leadership team will use gathered data to
make decisions about policies and procedures in the implementation of the program.
Timeline
Task Person Responsible Date Due
Hire a part time case manager Court Coordinator January 15,2020
Human Resources Dept
Develop contract to use with community Court Coordinator December 7, 2019
partners City Attorney
Signed contracts with community partners to Court Coordinator January 1, 2020
University of Baltimore
Define program Policies and Procedures for Leadership Team February 28, 2020
the VETS Court Operations Manuals Court Coordinator
Stakeholder meeting with community partners, Court Coordinator, February 28, 2020
a participant representative, and leadership Case Manager
team
Participant surveys Case Manager February 28, 2020
Purchase equipment needed for program Case Manager February 28, 2020
Begin screenings with current participants Case Manger March 1, 2020
Stakeholder Meeting-review Policies and Court Coordinator, April 30, 2020
Procedures Case Manager
Stakeholder Meeting—Review data collected; Court Coordinator Sept. 30, 2020
revise Policies and Procedures
6. Management Capabilities
Qualifications and Experience: The Bozeman Veterans Eligible Treatment Court has been in
operation for 18 months. We follow evidence based 10 Key Components of Drug Courts
published by the National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP). Adherence to
these components is reviewed monthly at a leadership team meeting. Team members participate
in ongoing training including the NADCP Annual conference, Bureau of Justice Assistance
Operational Tune-Ups, and quarterly team specific training.
Present Staff:
Program Director: Renee Boundy-This position is currently funded through a Bureau of Justice
Assistance grant. If we received this award, .25 FTE would be charged to this program and .75
FTE would be charged to the existing BJA grant.
Financial Officer: Brian Lameres-This position is funded through the City of Bozeman
Human Resources: James Henderson-This position is funded through the City of Bozeman
Municipal Court Judge: J. Colleen Herrington—This position is funded through the city of
Bozeman
Proposed Staff
Case Manager(.5 FTE Funded through the grant)
7. Project Evaluation & Sustainability
Qualitative information will be obtained through participant surveys conducted by the case
manager throughout their progression through the court. These surveys will provide information
on whether or not the alternative therapies assisted with reducing stress, lowering recidivism and
relapse, and increased rapport and relationships with justice system employees and community
partners. If the funds are awarded, a Case Manager will be hired to assist in creating the surveys.
Quantitative information will consist of examining the previous three years within the Drug and
Veterans Treatment Court on recidivism and relapse among participants. An additional
comparison will examine relapse/recidivism among four(4) comparison cities within the State of
Montana; Great Falls, Billings, Helena, and Missoula, which each have treatment courts.
Longitudinal data will be collected if there is a statistical significant in changes at a time to be
determined. If the alternative therapies pilot program results indicate a need for further
development and research, current partnerships with local research institutions such as Montana
State University and the University of Montana will allow for an expanded opportunity in grant
funding, summative evaluations, and empirical research support.
8. Letters of Support/Commitment—See Appendix C
References:
Peters, R., Young, M., Rojas, R., & Gorey, C., (2016). Evidence-based treatment and
supervision practices for co-occurring mental and substance use disorders in the criminal
justice system. The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 43(4)475-488
Rezansoff, S., Morniruzzaman, A., Clark, E., & Somers,J.,2015. Beyond recidivism: changes
health and social services involvement following exposure to drug treatment court.
Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy. 10(42) 244-258.
Wupperman, P., (2019) Treating Impulsive, Addictive, and Self-destructive Behaviors:
Mindfulness and Modification Therapy. Guilford Publications,New York,NY.
Department of Public Health and Human Services, (2017)Addressing Substance Use Disorder in
Montana, Strategic Plan: Interim Report. https:Hdphhs.mt.gov/Portals/
85/Documents/AddressingSubstanceUseD isorderInMontana.pdf
COOCLI FY19 Subaward Budget
Project Name: jAlternative Therapies Pilot Program (ATPP)
Agency: ICity of Bozeman
PERSONNEL
LINE ITEM Name of em to ee Title HourlV Rate Cost
1 Renee Boundy Court coordinator $23.15 $ 12,251.00
2 Case Manager Case Manager $22.00 $ 22,880.00
3
4
5
Personnel Total: $ 35,131.00
FRINGE
LINE ITEM Name of employee Title ourly Rate 1 Cost
6 Renee Boundy Court Coordinator $23.56 $ 3,675.00
7 Case Manager Case Manager $22.00 $ 4,576.00
8
9
10
Fringe Total:j $ 8,251.00
FACILITIES LINE ITEM Item Cost
11
12
13
Operating Expenses/Other Total: $ -
LINE ITEM Description Cost
14 MRTTraining $ 2,197.00
15 NADCP National Conference $ 4,818.00
16 LS/CIS $ 1,125.00
Travel/TrainingTotal:l $ 8,140.00
SERVICES
LINE ITEM Cost
17 Therapeutic Activities provided by Community Partners $ 87,750.00
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19
Services Total: $ 87,750.00
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
LINE ITEM Contractor/AgencV Title Hourly Rate Cost
20 Dually licensed therapist LCSW/LAC or LCPC/LAC $85.00 $ 2,550.00
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22
Contractual Services Total: $ 2,550.00
SUPPLES
LINE ITEM Description Cost
23 LS/CIS booklets $ 600.00
24 office supplies $ 300.00
25 printing (surveys, business cards, posters for community partners $ 300.00
Supplies Total: $ 1,200.00
COOCLI FY19 Subaward Budget
EQUIPMENT
LINE ITEM Item Cost
26 Equipment needed for alternative therapies $ 5,000.00
27 Notebook computer for case manager $ 1,200.00
28 cell phone $ 980.00
Equipment Total:l $ 7,180.00
INDIRECT COST
LINE ITEM Indirect Cost Rate Cost
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Indirect Cost Total: $ -
TOTAL REQUESTED BUDGET:1 $ 149,002.00
COOCLI FY19 Subaward Budget Narrative
Project Name: lAlternative Therapies Pilot Program
Agency: City of Bozeman
PERSONNEL
LINE ITEM
The Court Coordinator's salary is$49,004.00. This position will use .25FTE for grant administration.
1 ($49.004 x .25=$12251 in sub award funds) The Court Coordinator will use this time for program
administration, case manager supervision, developing community partnerships, processing invoices,
mananging contracts, and reporting.
The Case Manager position will be a part time position. (.SFTE x$45,760=$22880 in subaward grant
2 funds)The case manager position will coordinate grant services for participants, provide MRT and
coordinate with therapists. In addition, this position will assist in developing community
partnerships, submitting invoices, and gathering data.
3
4
5
FRINGE
LINE ITEM
6 Fringe benefits @ 30%of salary (.30 x 12251=$3675.00)
7 Fringe benefits @ 20%of salary(.20 X 22880= $4576.00
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9
10
FACILITIES
LINE ITEM
11
12
13
TRAVEL/TRAINING
LINE ITEM
Moral Reconation Therapy is an evidence-based intervention that does not need to be administered
14 by a licensed mental helath professional. It greatly reduces relapse and recidivism. [Training fee=
$600.00, Airfare =$700.00, Lodging= $123.00 (GSA Rate x 5 nights= $615.00), Per diem = $47.00 x
5 days=$235.00] $600+$700+$615+$282 = $2197
The National Association for Drug Court Professionals will provide an opportunity for 2 community
partners to learn about treatment courts and help them better tailor their services to meet the
15 needs of participants. These partners will report back at a stakeholders meeting. They will offer
training to other stakeholders. [Training fee =$750.00, Lodging=$181 (GSA rate), x 4 nights=
$724, Airfare=$700.00, per diem = $47.00 x 5 days =$2351
Training to adminsiter the LS/CMI Risk Assessment Tool. This tool assesses criminogenic rsk and
treatmetn needs. In addition, it will give informaiton about ancillary needs and will help the case
16 manager direct the participant towards effective alternative therapeutic activities. Fro the case
manager and the court coordinaotro. It is an online training that requires the purchase of a starter
kit. (Starter kit= $127.00,training=$500.00 x 2) $1000+$127= $1127.00
SERVICES
LINE ITEM
COOCLI FY19 Subaward Budget Narrative
These are the therapeutic activities provided in the grant program. They might include nutrition
services, physical training, equine therapy, outdoor activities, chinese meditation, acupuncture,
17 therapeutic massage, and trauma informed medication and yoga. It is anticpanted that participants
will use alternative therapies an average of 1.5 times per week for 39 weeks during the funding
period. iT is anticpated that hte pilot program will serve 20 participants. The average cost of
activities will be $75.00. (20 particpants x 1.5 activites x 39 weeks x$75.00= $87750)
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CONTRACTUAL
LINE ITEM
The program will contract with a daully licensed therapist to provide 14 hours of input in to the pilot
program development in the first three months of funding to ensure that we are developing a
20 program which will support traditional therapy. This time will be used for consultation and
development of program materials. In addition, the therapist will aprticpante in the stakeholder
meetings and be available for consultation for 16 hours during the funding cycle.
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22
SUPPLIES
LINE ITEM
The LS/CMI assessmetn requires an assessmetn booklet and online scoring access. The package for
23 25 assessments is $600.00.
24 Office supplies to support the program including copies, paper, pens, postage, and other office
rfTT
lies.
s is to print surveys for evaluationa, business cards for the case manager, and branding material
25community partners to palce in their business showing support for the program.
EQUIPMENT
LINE ITEM
The cost of equipment can be a barrier to particpants that want to try alternative therapies. This
26 funding will support the purchase of equipment so that particpants don't find the cost a barrier to
treatment. It is anticipated that participants will leave the program with the tools to support
effective activities in their long term recovery plan.
27 The case manager will require a laptop to effectively manage the requirements of the position.
The case manager will require a cell phone to effectively manage the requirements of the position.
28 (500.00 for phone + 12 months of service @ $40.00/month = $980.00)
INDIRECT COST
LINE ITEM
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State University and the University of Montana will allow for an expanded opportunity in grant
funding, summative evaluations, and empirical research support.
8. Letters of Support/Commitment
References:
Peters, R., Young, M., Rojas, R., & Gorey, C., (2016). Evidence-based treatment and
supervision practices for co-occurring mental and substance use disorders in the criminal
justice system. The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 43(4) 475-488
Rezansoff, S., Morniruzzaman, A., Clark, E., & Somers, J., 2015. Beyond recidivism: changes
health and social services involvement following exposure to drug treatment court.
Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy. 10(42) 244-258.
Wupperman, P., (2019) Treating Impulsive, Addictive, and Self-destructive Behaviors:
Mindfulness and Modification Therapy. Guilford Publications,New York,NY.
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Appendix B—Resume and Professional Biographies
Brian LaMeres---City of Bozeman Controller and Software Manager. Brian is a CPA with 21
years of experience at the City of Bozeman. I Ie currently manages the financial side of several
federal an other grants.
Judge Colleen Herrington presides over the Bozeman Veteran Eligible Treatment Services
(VETS) Court. The VETS Court began in 2018, after Judge Herrington applied for and was
awarded an implementation grant from the Bureau of Justice Administration. The Court's
purpose is to assist Veterans involved in the criminal justice system suffering from substance
abuse and co-occurring disorders engage in treatment, while balancing community safety and
accountability for the participants.
Renee Boundy has been the Veterans Treatment Court Coordinator for two years. In this
capacity she manages the federal Bureau of Justice Assistance Grant, coordinates the leadership
and treatment team, facilitates the steering committee and acts as a liaison to the non-profit board
that supports the program. In addition she does all of the intakes for the program and she
coordinates with community agencies that support the VETS Court program. As the grant
manager, her resume is included in this appendix.
Renee Boundy
1108 Black Ave/ Bozeman, MT 59715/ (406)461-9166/renec;.bay.ir)(1y,i))bi(�i)grriail,corn
Collaborator with experience building partnerships with diverse agencies and programs • Over 20 years of experience
connecting at-risk adolescents and their families with resources + Over 10 years of progressively responsible management
experience 4 7 years of program management experience • 15 years of program development experience
FACILITY-WIDE MONTANA BEHAVIORAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR
INTITIATIVE CONSULTANT ROCKY MOUNTAIN DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL - HELENA,
OFFICE OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION• HELENA, MT- 2016 TO MT • 2010 TO 2014
PRESENT Recruited, hired,supervised, and oversaw training for a staff of
Support residential facilities in Montana that are 22 at two group homes. Developed and implemented youth
implementing the Montana Behavioral initiative program. programs. Managed database for billing and reporting
Adapt school training materials for residential facilities. purposes. Was "on-call"to respond to any and all emergencies.
Administer a fidelity index with participating sites. Ensured compliance with state licensure provisions for group
Coordinate with the state grant coordinator and the OPI homes. Organized and facilitated strategic planning process.
mental health liaison. Provide outreach to new sites.Active Testified in court and before the Legislature.
member of the High-Tiered Community of Practice. FAMILY SUPPORT COORDINATOR
SENIOR PROGRAM DIRECTOR FAMILY OUTREACH • HELENA, MT • 2003 TO 2007
YOUTH HOMES • HELENA. MT • 2015-2017 Gathered eligibility information for potential consumers.
Duties in addition to Program Director: Facilitated Coordinated eligibility determination meetings.Conducted
Assistance Board meetings. Developed community public outreach activities with referral sources and potential
partnerships and collaborations in a variety of areas. consumers. Ensured compliance with IDEA Part C
Participated in problem solving at the systems change level, requirements.Supervised 40 Direct Service Providers.
Managed a database of resources within the community.
PROGRAM DIRECTOR 1.
YOUTH HOMES- HELENA, MT • 2014 TO 2015 CASE MANAGER
Duties in addition to program coordinator: Guided the YOUTH ALTERNATIVES • CHEYENNE, WY • 2000-2002
transition of the two programs from Rocky Mountain Met with families for case planning, provided crisis intervention,
Development Council to Youth Homes. Developed outreach conducted intakes. Facilitated psychoeducational groups.
program with referring agencies.Assisted with grant YOUTH CARE WORKER
applications generating$200,000 for programming. CATHEDRAL HOME FOR CHILDREN LARAMIE. WY
Coordinated services with other Youth Homes programs in 1990 2000
Helena and Missoula. Managed $800,000 budget for two Provided guidance to residents in residential treatment facility.
.Provided on call services. Developed training program for new
programs. Provided input to agency strategic planning.
workers. Compiled Daily Operating Procedures Manual.
Represented the agency in the community.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
EXPERIENCE Bachelor of Science from the Zoe Barnard, Administrator,Addictive and
Grant Writer University of Wyoming(1989) Mental Disorders Division, MT DPHHS
Therapeutic Foster Parent 30+ hours of upper level psychology Adrian Sagan, LCSW and LAC
Volunteer Therapeutic Mentor and education courses Geoff Birnbaum, Executive Director,Youth
Substitute Teacher Recent continuing education in Homes
Crisis Intervention and Support motivational interviewing,trauma Sharon Tregidga, Chief Probation Officer,
informed care, positive behavior Youth Court, Lewis and Clark County
interventions and supports, and self-
harm/suicide
Appendix C-Letters of Support
Rocky Mountain HIDTA
Denver, CO 80231
I I DTA (303) 671-2180
FAX: (303) 671-2191
University of Baltimore
Center for Drug Policy and Enforcement
To Whom it May Concern:
SUBJECT: Bozeman Veteran Treatment Services Court Alternative Therapies Pilot Program
Gallatin County,Montana is a RMHIDTA county and home of the HIDTA funded multi-agency
Missouri River DTF. The city of Bozeman plays a major role in the task force and also embraces
the HIDTA philosophy of coordination and cooperation
I enthusiastically support and endorse the City of Bozeman's grant request for Combating Opioid
Overdose through Community-level Intervention. I'm excited about the possibilities for this pilot
program to combat opioid abuse and overdose deaths. This provides a unique opportunity to
evaluate other alternative therapies and bring similar programs to other communities in the
RMHIDTA region. Having been involved with drug policy for over 50 years I believe this
program has the potential of being a model. The Gallatin Sheriff and the Bozeman Chief of
Police are equally supportive.
Thomas J. Gorman
RMHIDTA Director
I ISSOURI RIVER DRUG TASK FORCE
LAW AND JUSTICE CENTER
615 SOUTH 16"AVENUE
BOZEMAN,MT 59715
(406)582-2110
October 29, 2019
University of Baltimore
Center for Drug Policy and Enforcement
1420 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21201-5779
410-837-0191
RE: Gallatin County Drug and Veterans Treatment Court Grant Request
Dear Board Members,
I am writing to voice my support for the Gallatin County Drug and Veterans Treatment
Court application for a grant to help secure funding for an alternatives therapy program. As
the Commander of the Missouri River Drug Task Force(MRDTF)I am pleased to be asked
to support their program. The Drug Treatment and Veterans Treatment Court has personally
been an asset to the task force as well as the community at large in reducing recidivism of
offenders.
As MRDTF is spread across seven different counties we see the abhorrent effects that illicit
drugs have on our communities. As Montana is a rural state there is not enough treatment to
help with the growing drug problems we are facing. There is a rising trend in the use and
trafficking of illicit drugs in our covered area as well as across the state. Seizing upwards of
238 pounds of drugs in the 2019 fiscal year as evidence of this epidemic. The treatment
courts are a vital part of MRDTF's effort in prevention and treatment for this issue. Securing
funding would help in the treatment courts as well as our overall goal to take drugs out of
the community and healing the populations affected by it.
I fully support the work of the Gallatin County Drug and Veteran's Treatment Court and
hope you will do the same.
Respectfully,
Capon Ryan Stratman
Missouri River Drug Task Force -HIDTA
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Work Hours and Safety Standards Act(40 U.S.C.§§327- wild and scenic rivers system.
333), regarding labor standards for federally-assisted
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requirements of Section 102(a)of the Flood Disaster (identification and protection of historic properties),and
Protection Act of 1973(P.L.93-234)which requires the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of
recipients in a special flood hazard area to participate in the 1974(16 U.S.C.§§469a-1 et seq.).
program and to purchase flood insurance if the total cost of
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human subjects involved in research,development,and
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prescribed pursuant to the following: (a)institution of
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facilities pursuant to EO 11738; (c)protection of wetlands warm blooded animals held for research,teaching, or
pursuant to EO 11990; (d)evaluation of flood hazards in other activities supported by this award of assistance.
floodplains in accordance with EO 11988; (e)assurance of
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Act of 1972(16 U.S.C.§§1451 et seq.);(f)conformity of prohibits the use of lead-based paint in construction or
Federal actions to State(Clean Air)Implementation Plans rehabilitation of residence structures.
under Section 176(c)of the Clean Air Act of 1955,as
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