7/26/13 - Several drug abuse prevention service providers have been hired through the end of summer to provide assistance to local specialty courts. Specialty courts, like intensive treatment mental court and adult drug court, are offered through the Livingston County judicial system through grant funding. Each of those courts has participants in need of substance abuse counseling, and money is provided in each of the grants for that service, so recently the county held a competitive bidding process to select its service providers. This month, the County Board of Commissioners approved non-exclusive contracts for substance abuse treatment services with Livingston County Catholic Charities, Karen Bergbower & Associates, Key Development Center of Brighton, and Dennis McHale of Fowlerville. These service providers were recommended by court staff and will give the courts improved services and flexibility when deciding how to assign people in specialty courts. The deal expires on September 30th, but having it in place will provide three monthsâ worth of services to the courts and lay the foundation for a renewed contract of longer duration. (TD)
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