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Law and Justice Committee
Part 2
II. SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM
BACKGROUND
The Grand Jury reviewed the San Benito County Substance Abuse Program
METHOD OF REVIEW
On-site interviews.
OBSERVATIONS, FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS
An inspection and general review of the Substance Abuse Program of San Benito County was conducted. We found that this department is made up of 9 full time employees. They supervise
approximately 527 people. The staff appears to be very knowledgeable. This department is headquartered at 1111 San Felipe Road in Hollister. The department operates on an annual budget of $700,000. When needed, they use outside programs for recovery. The main rehabilitation centers are Janice Rehab in Santa Cruz and "The Camp" in Scotts Valley. With the increase in drug
abuse, the department has requested a methadone program be established.
RECOMMENDATIONS
The Grand Jury recommends that:
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A study be conducted to see if their methadone program has merit. |
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Consideration be given to working with some other city or county agency on
the methadone program. |
AFFECTED AGENCIES
San Benito County Board of Supervisors
Administrator of the Substance Abuse Program
RESPONSE REQUIRED
California Penal Code s/s 933 requires that a response to this final report's recommendations be delivered to the presiding judge within 90 days of the
receipt of the report.
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