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12 <br /> I • Commu ji esou rce Co t ri <br /> J <br /> rj <br /> 1 <br /> CRC was created to address the treatment needs of people <br /> with mental health issues who became involved with the <br /> criminal courts. <br /> • Links offenders with services and supports that help them to <br /> better manage their mental illness. <br /> • Also called "Mental Health Court" because it helps people <br /> address their mental health needs as well as helping them to <br /> be law abiding residents. <br /> • Funding is $189,000 per year which comes from DHHS and <br /> covers the salary and expenses of the program manager and <br /> care coordinator-covers both Orange and Chatham Counties <br /> • Currently there are no funds that cover court administrator, <br /> judges, or attorneys time. <br /> • The total number served since 2000 in Orange County: 780 <br />