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The City of Longmont announced that it has received a two-year grant in the amount of $499,922 from the United States Department of Justice under the FY18 Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Site-Based Program.
The money from this grant is allocated to expand three specialized programs in Longmont's public safety department. Those programs include the Crisis Outreach Response and Engagement (CORE) program, the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) and the Angel Initiative.
These programs are designed to target and assist with behavioral health in the Longmont community.
According to Public Safety Chief Mike Butler, "The grant funding is going to these programs to enhance Public Safety's compacity to serve more people in a comprehensive and higher quality way in all three programs."
With these funds, public safety will be able to hire an additional paramedic to the CORE team. This will ensure that CORE services are available seven days a week. Additionally, two case managers and a part-time project coordinator will be added to aide these programs.
The money will also fund some treatment alternatives as well as "research contract to ensure data collection and evaluation of the CORE and LEAD programs," according to a social media announcement by Longmont Public Safety.
While this grant adds resources for Longmont Public Safety to draw on, Chief Bulter calls "on the community to assist with those struggling with addiction and mental health." He feels that with the help of the community as a whole, those suffering from social and mental health issues will be better served and that the entire community can benefit.
Longmont Observer Nominated as One of Longmont’s Best Nonprofits
Recently the Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce opened up nominations for the Longmont Chamber’s Best of Business Awards.
The Longmont Observer was nominated as one of the year’s best nonprofits.
“This nomination came to us as a surprise. The Longmont Observer is just over a year old and is completely run by volunteers who work hard every day to find and produce Longmont’s news. We are grateful to be nominated as this year’s best nonprofit by the Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce. It means a lot to the Longmont Observer team and myself to be supported by the Longmont community and to receive such a nomination,” says Sergio R. Angeles, president and co-founder of the Longmont Observer.
Voting is now open to the public. Please take a moment and follow this link to vote for the Longmont Observer. We appreciate your votes and thank you for being loyal readers.
The winners of the Best of Business awards will be revealed on November 15 at the Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce Membership Celebration and Annual Meeting.
Longmont City Council Agenda for October 9 Regular Session Meeting
Take a look at the Longmont City Council Agenda to see what our local leaders will be discussing and voting on at tonight's meeting.
Boulder County Commissioners’ Agenda – Tuesday October 9th 2018
This is a republishing of the Boulder County Commissioners' Agenda.
No-cost counseling about Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug plans
The annual Medicare open enrollment period for 2019 takes place Oct. 15-Dec. 7. Sign up for a free, individual appointment with the Boulder County Area Agency on Aging’s Medicare Counseling Program to look at your Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan and Medicare Advantage Plan, to see if you’re in the most affordable plan for next year. Read more.
Summary of Longmont City Council Study Session on Oct. 2, 2018
City council began their session with an open public hearing. The following topics were brought up by Longmont residents.
There were many concerns about the watershed and holding new developers responsible for any damages done to wildlife, namely the prairie dogs and potential threats to St. Vrain Creek. Prairie dog advocates identified a new habitat and relocation site suitable for up to sixty dogs. Read more.
