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Essex County Corrections Medication Assisted Treatment Program

Award Information

Awardee
Award #
15PBJA-21-GG-04516-COAP
Funding Category
Competitive Discretionary
Location
Awardee County
Essex
Congressional District
Status
Past Project Period End Date
Funding First Awarded
2021
Total funding (to date)
$1,200,000

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2021, $1,200,000)

The County of Essex is introducing the Essex County Corrections Medication Assisted Treatment Program (ECCMATP) through a cross-departmental collaboration between the Essex County Department of Health and Rehabilitation, within their Division of Community Health Services, and the Essex County Department of Corrections. The ECCMATP will provide screening and case management to residents within the Essex County Correctional Facility (ECCF) and those who were recently released along with a comprehensive program that responds to the needs of our local residents by expanding access to supervision, treatment, and recovery support services.

Date Created: December 21, 2021