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Luzerne County Juvenile Wellness Court Expansion

Award Information

Award #
15PJDP-24-GG-01084-DGCT
Funding Category
Competitive Discretionary
Location
Awardee County
Luzerne
Congressional District
Status
Awarded, but not yet accepted
Funding First Awarded
2024
Total funding (to date)
$730,000

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2024, $730,000)

Luzerne-Wyoming Counties Mental Health and Developmental Services Program, in partnership with Luzerne County Juvenile Probation, will use their experience with Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration grants to expand the current Juvenile Wellness Court, which serves youth with co-occurring disorders. This will be done in collaboration with an experienced licensed mental health/substance use treatment provider, who will link youth to the appropriate services and supports that are trauma informed, culturally competent, client centered, and evidence based.

Date Created: September 24, 2024