Rep. Sykes Announces $1.1 Million To Oriana House, Inc. To Improve Substance Abuse Treatment Outcomes For Adults In Reentry
AKRON, OH — Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) announced the U.S. Department of Justice awarded a $1,125,000 grant to Oriana House, Inc. in Akron, Ohio to create the COACH Program (Coaches Operating Alongside Clients for Healing) to provide substance disorder treatment services to individuals charged with felony offenses in Summit County, Ohio.
“Too many families in Ohio’s 13th Congressional District have been devastated by the effects of substance abuse within their households. To combat this public health crisis in our communities, it is necessary to have strong federal support. I am pleased to see that Oriana House, Inc. has been awarded these vital resources to help support effective, evidence-based substance abuse treatment and improve recovery outcomes for adults in our community,” said Rep. Sykes. “This innovative COACH Program will provide critical guidance to people on their journey to recovery and offer a second chance at life while prioritizing their health and well-being.”
Oriana House, Inc. is a non-profit community corrections agency dedicated to helping people triumph over addiction and mental illness. The organization provides community corrections programs that help direct individuals to a healthier and more responsible lifestyle. The COACH program will implement services pre-release, post-release while on pretrial supervision, and in the community throughout the entire treatment episode. Pre-release services will include substance use disorder screening, treatment referrals, and engagement with a strategically assigned Recovery Coach (RC).
For more information about grant opportunities and assistance, visit sykes.house.gov/grants for valuable information and resources that can help local organizations continue to make a meaningful impact in our community.