The California Board of State and Community Corrections, the designated state administrative agency for the RSAT Program, which is federally funded through Bureau of Justice Assistance. The RSAT Program assists states and local governments in developing and implementing substance use disorder treatment programs in state, local, and tribal correctional and detention facilities, and supports efforts to create and maintain community-based aftercare services for offenders. Historically, the California RSAT Program has funded local detention facilities to provide in-custody treatment services with an aftercare component requirement placed on the grantees.
This program allows for the implementation SUD treatment at the West County Detention facility for inmates diagnosed with a SUD along with resources and information about recovery and treatment, with the ultimate goal of reducing recidivism. An additional twenty-four (24) inmates who are post-sentence, have at least 3 months in custody remaining, and are assessed as high needs, will be provided with three months of substance use treatment while in custody, placement and rent at a sober living environment for up to six months upon release, including ongoing outpatient case management, substance abuse treatment and medication assisted treatment. The project will fill in the gap in SUD treatment options in the Contra Costa County Detention System and create a robust network of treatment options and programs for people transitioning back into society. The provision of substance use treatment post-release will be provided through a network of community-based Drug Medi-Cal certified providers that operate under the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS) Plan.
On April 20, 2021, the Board of Supervisors approved Grant Application #28-959 with the California Board of State and Community Corrections for the RSAT Program. On July 13, 2021, the Department received the grant agreement to accept the funds and implement the RSAT Program through June 30, 2022.
This agreement includes an obligation by the County to indemnify the State for any claims arising out of the County’s performance under the agreement.
If this action is not approved, the department will not receive up to $500,000 in State grant money for the RSAT program during fiscal year 2021-22.