SHARP COUNTY, Ark. – The Family Centered Treatment Court of Sharp County has been awarded a $775,977 federal grant to expand its services for families dealing with substance use and mental health challenges. The announcement came from Circuit Judge Adam Weeks of Arkansas’ Third Judicial District.
The grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention under its Fiscal Year 2025 Family Treatment Court Program. According to the announcement, the funding will allow the court to enhance its existing services, which include mental health support, relapse prevention measures, and broader family services.
The Family Centered Treatment Court partners with Hope Behavioral Healthcare to provide critical treatment resources to families involved in the court system. Combining judicial oversight with substance use treatment, the court works to help parents achieve recovery while building the skills needed to create stable and safe home environments for their children.
Judge Weeks emphasized the importance of the partnership and the potential impact of the new funding. "Helping families succeed requires access to treatment and practical support,” Weeks said. “Our partnership with Hope Behavioral Healthcare connects families with the care they need. This grant will expand our ability to address mental health needs, support relapse prevention, and provide services that help families make lasting progress."
The additional funding comes at a pivotal time, as many rural communities in Arkansas continue to face challenges related to substance use and limited access to mental health services. By targeting family-centered support, the grant aims to strengthen recovery for parents and improve outcomes for children.
The Family Centered Treatment Court is part of Sharp County's ongoing efforts to provide comprehensive support to families in need, serving not just as a judicial mechanism but as a bridge to critical health and wellness services.