To: Board of Supervisors
From: Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Report Title: Vouchers for Clients Transitioning from Detention Participating in Crossroads Program
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to purchase on behalf of the Health Services Director, up to 100 Walmart vouchers each with a $40 value totaling $4,000; 50 Albertson's grocery vouchers each with a $40 value totaling $2,000; and 500 BART Clipper Card transportation vouchers each with a $20 value plus processing fees of up to $1,500 totaling $11,500; for a total amount not to exceed $17,500 for unemployed unhoused clients reentering the community from detention with substance use disorders (SUD) participating in the Crossroads Program at the West County, Martinez or Marsh Creek Detention Facilities during the period from February 1, 2025 through January 31, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This $17,500 expenditure will be funded by The Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) Grant Award fund. No County General Funds are required.
BACKGROUND:
Alcohol and Other Drug Services (AODS) within the Behavioral Health Division received a RSAT grant award for persons choosing to enroll in intensive SUD treatment at detention facilities. The program locally known as Crossroads, includes SUD treatment post release. Once the clients reenter the community, they continue to be actively enrolled in SUD Treatment, Recovery Coaching, and Recovery Residences. The provision of nutritious food is essential to well-being and promotes better health outcomes for clients. Additionally, providing non-medical related transportation services through vouchers enables clients to seek employment, attend job interviews, participate in pro-social recreational activities/events, and other recovery-oriented services, including the purchase of items they may need as they bec...
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