Item:
Title
Approval of Budget Ordinance Amendment No. BCC075 to recognize additional funding from the Durham Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Board in the amount of $5,000 for the Durham Recovery Court
Body
Date of BOCC Meeting: April 13, 2026
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. BCC075 to recognize additional funding from the Durham Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Board in the amount of $5,000 for the Durham Recovery Court. The Durham Recovery Court is an evidence-based approach to assisting individuals with substance use disorders. Recovery Court is a multi-disciplinary approach to providing treatment, frequent and random drug testing and counseling to reduce recidivism.
Recovery Courts focus on individuals with high risk/high need substance use disorders and/or co-occurring mental health issues.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with the Safe and Resilient Community Strategic Goal
Resource Persons: Roshanna S. Humphrey, Director, Justice Services Department and Lentora Rogers Duncan, Recovery Court Coordinator
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. BCC075 to recognize additional funding from the Durham Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Board in the amount of $5,000 for the Durham Recovery Court.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________