2011 SAMHSA/CSAT Drug Court Grantee Meeting

Kathleen Sebelius Secretary U.S. Department of Health & Human Services “At the Department of Health and Human Services we have a simple mission: protect the health of the American people and provide essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.” May 5, 2009

 Behavioral health is essential to health  Prevention works  Treatment is effective  People recover from mental and substance use disorders SAMHSA: Key Messages Pamela S. Hyde, J.D. Administrator, SAMHSA

SAMHSA  SAMHSA’s mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness in America’s communities.  Behavioral health is a component of service systems that improve health status and contain health care and other costs to society.  Continued improvement in the delivery and financing of prevention, treatment and recovery support services provides a cost effective opportunity to advance and protect the Nation’s health.

SAMHSA’s TRAUMA & JUSTICE INITIATIVE Purpose of Trauma and Justice Initiative  Reducing the pervasive, harmful, and costly health impact of violence and trauma by integrating trauma-informed approaches throughout health, behavioral health, and related systems and addressing the behavioral health needs of people involved in or at risk of involvement in the criminal and juvenile justice systems.

TRAUMA & JUSTICE  Trauma is a widespread, harmful, and costly public health problem.  It occurs as a result of violence, abuse, neglect, loss, disaster, war, and other emotionally harmful experiences.  Trauma has no boundaries with regard to age, gender, socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, geography, or sexual orientation

TRAUMA & JUSTICE GOAL 2.4 Address the needs of people with mental disorders, substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, or a history of trauma in the criminal and juvenile justice systems.

TRAUMA & JUSTICE OBJECTIVES  Expand alternative responses and diversion for people with behavioral health problems and trauma histories within the criminal and juvenile justice system.  Improve the ability of first responders to respond appropriately to people with mental and substance use problems and histories of trauma.  Improve the availability of trauma-informed care, screening, and treatment in criminal and juvenile justice systems.  Improve coordination of behavioral health services for persons reentering the community from jail or prison.

DRUG COURTS WORK "I...have been a proponent of Drug Courts since my days in Illinois, and I will continue to support (and, in the case of Drug Courts, expand) these programs as President.“ President Barack Obama

DRUG COURTS WORK “[Drug Courts] serve as the light at the end of a tunnel, a very long, long, dark tunnel, for those who are stuck in the cycle of drug addiction and incarceration.” Vice President Joe Biden

DRUG COURTS WORK "The establishment of Drug Courts, coupled with judicial leadership, constitutes one of the most monumental changes in social justice since World War II." General (ret.) Barry McCaffrey "[Drug Court] is a comprehensive tool for reducing the public health and safety threats of drug abuse." Gil Kerlikowske, Director, White House Office of National Drug Control Policy

DRUG COURTS WORK  “I firmly believe in the Drug Court system. I’ve seen it up close and personal.” Congressman Hal Rogers (R, KY) Chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee

“My life had become a catastrophe… Drug Court stopped me in my tracks... …14 months in the program… …I attended six months of court ordered outpatient program and attended 12-Step meetings everyday… …I would like every community in America to have the option of sentencing drug offenders to Drug Court…” TREY ANASTASIO DRUG COURTS WORK

”All Rise and put Drug Courts within reach of every American…When a court orders an addict to treatment instead of prison, we All Rise." Martin Sheen

SAMHSA Resources  SAMHSA Website: www:samhsa.gov  SAMHSA Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator at  SAMHSA Health Information Network is our new clearinghouse – SAMHSA-7 – Monday-Friday 9 am – 4:30 pm  SHIN for publication ordering or information on funding opportunities – TDD line  HELP – SAMHSA’s National Helpline (average # of tx calls per mo.- 24,000)  -- An international reference for distance education opportunities

2011 SAMHSA/CSAT Drug Court Grantee Meeting is Going Green  In support of America’s shift to a “green culture” Meeting handouts will only be made available electronically.  Project Directors will receive a flash drive with all Handouts which they can make them available to staff.  You can download the Handouts from the registration website 11/index.htm following the completion of the grantee meeting. 11/index.htm  No handouts will be distributed during the meeting.