Treatment Courts serve individuals who have had repeated interactions with law enforcement because of sobriety and mental health issues. Often, judges offer Treatment Court programs as a last alternative to jail time. The purpose of these programs is to provide individuals with the treatment and tools they need, so they can recover and have stable and productive lives with family, friends, and employers.

Within Ingham County; 54A District Court, 54B District Court, 55th District Court, and 30th Circuit Court. The Foundation also supports Ingham County's Circuit Court, assisting juveniles who have been trafficked, and the County's Mental Health Courts.

In addition to Ingham County, the MMTCF has grown substantially since our founding, now proudly expanding our service area to Treatment Court programs operated in Clinton, Eaton, Jackson, Livingston, and Washtenaw Counties.

Individuals in treatment court often face financial hardships that challenge their sobriety. Additionally, based on their past behavior, the individual’s family may not be willing to support them. Through his or her probation or parole officer, a Treatment Court participant may request immediate assistance to address urgent needs for such things as:

• Gas cards or public transportation passes so participants can get to work.
• Funds for court-required drug testing.
• Payment for emergency dental needs.
• Housing assistance.
• Treatment-related costs.
• Short-term payment of cell phone bill to stay in touch with a probation officer and employer.

Treatment Court probation officers make requests to the MMTCF on behalf of Treatment Court participants. The probation officers describe the situation and identify specifically how the request will help a participant’s recovery.

According to the National Association of Drug Court Professionals, 75% of all treatment court participants continue to be in recovery after 2 years after graduation.

Treatment Courts:

• Reduce drug use.
• Reduce crime.
• Promote mental wellness.
• Restore lives.
• Save children and reunite families.
• Save taxpayer dollars on police and court costs.

Visit National Association of Drug Court Professionals https://www.nadcp.org/.

Make a donation via paypal @MMTCF or make a check out to Mid-Michigan Treatment Courts Foundation and send to:
Sherrie Blankenship, CPA
Maner Costerisan
2425 East Grand River Ave., Suite 1
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 886-9509