2024 Oklahoma Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners Program Formula Grant

The Oklahoma Department of Corrections (DOC), Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority (OCCJA), and Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs are seeking Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) funding to enhance substance use disorder (SUD) treatment within state prisons and county jails, and to fund relapse prevention for justice involved youth in Oklahoma. The project aims to address the critical need for comprehensive SUD treatment, particularly focusing on medication-assisted therapy (MAT) for opioid use disorders (OUD). The primary objectives are to reduce recidivism, break the cycle of addiction and incarceration, and facilitate successful reintegration of inmates into society.

The DOC project will target two state facilities: Mabel Bassett Correctional Center (MBCC) in McLoud, OK (female inmates), and Lexington Correctional Center (LCC) in Lexington, OK (male inmates). Additionally, it will expand services to Okmulgee County jails, addressing a historical gap in SUD treatment for pre-trial detainees and pre-sentenced inmates. DOC will implement RSAT funding to support 60 treatment slots across MBCC and LCC, with programs lasting six to twelve months. Core components include SUD treatment, cognitive restructuring, and MAT, tailored to individual inmate needs. The DOC will contract with local MAT providers to ensure quality interventions adhering to federal guidelines for opioid treatment programs.

OCCJA's "Pathways to Recovery" program will introduce a robust RSAT initiative within Okmulgee County correctional facilities, ensuring a minimum three-month treatment duration. This program will incorporate evidence-based practices, counseling, life skills training, and aftercare planning. Regular urinalysis testing and the establishment of a therapeutic community will support inmate recovery. Aftercare coordination will connect participants with community-based resources for ongoing support, emphasizing education, job training, and transitional housing.

OJA’s Juvenile Relapse Avoidance Project (JRAP) is an ongoing statewide initiative serving juveniles exiting out of home residential placements who are at moderate and high risk of relapse. Youth are connected with services including function family therapy, substance use counseling, education, and job training to prepare them to lead healthy, productive lives and avoid the pitfalls of substance abuse.