State Awards Grant to Expand Substance Abuse Treatment at Jefferson County Jail

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WBMA) — The Jefferson County Commission has been awarded a $70,694 grant from Gov. Kay Ivey to implement a substance abuse treatment program for individuals incarcerated at the Jefferson County Jail.

The program is designed to support inmates experiencing substance use disorders by combining medication-assisted treatment with counseling services. In addition to treatment, participants will receive regular drug screenings and referrals to aftercare programs to help support long-term recovery following their release.

The Jefferson County Commission will partner with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and SymboCor Correctional Healthcare to administer the program…

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