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Essex Sheriff receives $30,000 grant to support substance use disorder treatment programs

Posted on: December 12, 2023 - 3:59pm
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MIDDLETON – The Essex County Sheriff’s Department recently received a $30,000 grant from the Healey-Driscoll Administration to support one of its jail-based substance use disorder treatment programs.

The Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program for State Prisoners (RSAT) Grant program invests federal funds in treatment programs at correctional facilities. The Essex County Sheriff’s Department award will be used to help fund its 3R (Recovery-Reentry-Rehabilitation) program for high-risk offenders. The 3R Program uses therapeutic principles, structure, accountability, cognitive behavioral interventions, and discharge planning for successful re-entry back to the community. 

“For too many individuals, jail provides the only opportunity for the treatment of substance use disorder, and it is a responsibility we try to meet each and every day,” said Essex County Sheriff Kevin F. Coppinger. “Grant programs like these help our mission to help everyone who comes to us leave us on a pathway to success in our communities.”

Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll praised the RSAT program, and the work being done by correctional facilities to help those with substance use disorders. 

“Substance use disorder is a public health crisis, and it requires health-focused responses from our criminal justice agencies. These grant-funded programs improve access to treatment for those in custody and advance the rehabilitative process,” said Governor Maura Healey. “These grants invest in essential treatment services for those who suffer from substance use disorder and support successful reintegration for incarcerated individuals upon their return to the community.”

“These grants represent our commitment to using evidence-based approaches to improve public health and public safety. This program equips sheriff’s departments with resources to address the opioid crisis and deliver much-needed support to those who are struggling with addiction,” said Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll.