Bed Availability Navigator System
JUSTICE CARE OPPORTUNITY
1.3 Care First, Jails Last
Federal Expenditure CategoryHousing Support: Other Housing Assistance
06/01/2024
Anticipated End Date12/31/2025
Project Contacts
This project does not currently have any contactsIndicators & Metrics to Date
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Number of Households Receiving Eviction Prevention Services (Including Legal Representation)0
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Number of Affordable Housing Units Preserved or Developed0
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Project Development Team Contract Will Be Executed1
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Release a competitive bid/solicitation by August 20221
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Host a focus group with healthcare professionals to gain input on their desired application specifications0
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Compile feedback from focus groups to guide app development4
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Testing Phase of The Application Will Begin0
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By the close of 2024, at least 100 individuals will be connected with services through the application0
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By the close of 2024, County healthcare professionals and first responders will have used the application to locate services for at least 100 combined individuals0
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On at least a quarterly basis, we will meet with application developer to review analytics and gauge success of application0
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Training session(s) on how to use the app for Healthcare, Law Enforcement, & First Responders professionals0
Target Populations
- Systems Impacted Individuals
- Systems Involved Individuals
- Individuals Experiencing Mental Health Disorders
- Individuals Experiencing Substance Use Disorders
- People Experiencing Homelessness
Project Description
To reduce exposure to COVID-19 in congregate settings and to treat mental health and substance use disorder issues that have been exacerbated by the pandemic, this project will develop and launch a technology solution to support the delivery of a single, cohesive, integrated pathway to individuals (Clients) who come into contact with the justice system in order to get these clients engaged in treatment and services that address the underlying reasons that resulted in their justice system contact as soon as possible. The goal is to develop a web-based mobile application that will facilitate clients’ ability to obtain mental health and substance use treatment as well as to divert eligible Clients who encounter the justice system and link them to the appropriate services and/or treatment including placement in an appropriate service bed. Such services will include: Crisis stabilization Acute/subacute impatient Crisis/extended residential Outpatient care + housing Correctional health levels of need During the COVID 19 Pandemic many of the underlying issues affecting these individuals were exacerbated and made even worse. This can potentially lead to a rise in situations that may require assistance and aid. This technology solution must provide capability and functionality to conduct the Client’s needs assessment, to facilitate real-time referrals and schedule service appointments to available service providers. It shall support many types of users whether they are Clients, Service Navigators, Service Providers, Care Coordinators, Judges, or Court Personnel.
Goals & Objectives
Indicators
# | Type | Name | Baseline | Target |
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2 | Service Delivery | Training session(s) on how to use the app for Healthcare, Law Enforcement, & First Responders professionals | 1.00 | 4.00 |
3 | Service Delivery | Testing Phase of The Application Will Begin | 1.00 | 1.00 |
5 | Program Outcome | By the close of 2024, at least 100 individuals will be connected with services through the application | 50.00 | 100.00 |
6 | Program Outcome | By the close of 2024, County healthcare professionals and first responders will have used the application to locate services for at least 100 combined individuals | 50.00 | 100.00 |
7 | Performance | On at least a quarterly basis, we will meet with application developer to review analytics and gauge success of application | 4.00 | 4.00 |
17 | Service Delivery | Project Development Team Contract Will Be Executed | 0.00 | 1.00 |
19 | Service Delivery | Release a competitive bid/solicitation by August 2022 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
21 | Service Delivery | Host a focus group with healthcare professionals to gain input on their desired application specifications | 1.00 | 3.00 |
22 | Service Delivery | Compile feedback from focus groups to guide app development | 1.00 | 3.00 |