The recipient entity's physical address:
           1125 N. Tonti Street
New Orleans, LA 70119

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           1125 N. Tonti Street
New Orleans, LA 70119

Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):  Non-Profit Corporation

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  3677

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $7,000,000

What type of request is this?  Capital Outlay Appropriation

Is this entity in good standing with the Secretary of State?  Yes

Provide the name of each member of the recipient entity's governing board and officers:
           Curt Bruss, Chair - 7812 Dodge Avenue, Jefferson LA 70121
Beverly Nichols, President - 7301 Burthe St., New Orleans, LA 70118
Dr. Robert Matheney, Vice President - 295 English Turn Drive, New Orleans, LA 70131
Vanessa Caliste-Swafford, Vice President -P.O. Box 791628, New Orleans, LA 70179
Darryl Harrison, Secretary - 531 Atlantic Ave., New Orleans, LA 70114
Robert Moffett, At-Large- 2037 Dauphine St. New Orleans, LA 70116
Jarrod Broussard- PO Box 750668 New Orleans, LA 70175
Dr. Lynn Bernal-Green -2265 New York Ave., New Orleans, LA 70122
Dr. Lucinda DeGrange, Ph.D. - 7513 Maple St., New Orleans, LA 70118
Dr. Derrick Freeman- 2818 Annunciation Street, New Orleans, LA 70115
Cara Hall - 5658 Woodlawn Place, New Orleans, LA 70124
Rebecca Miller- 801 Pontalba, New Orleans, LA 70124
Richard Morgain- 30 Berkley Ave, Harahan, LA 70123
Angela Jo Strohm- 1617 Marais St, New Orleans, LA 70016
Linda Tresemer- 1475 N Roberston St, New Orleans, LA 70116

Edward C. Carlson, Odyssey House Louisiana Chief Executive Officer-92 Fontainebleau Drive, New Orleans, LA 70125

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           Odyssey House Louisiana is requesting $7,000,000 to acquisition land and contract a residential problem gambling treatment facility, which would serve the Greater New Orleans Area. Problem gambling is gambling behavior which causes disruptions in any major area of life: psychological, physical, social or vocational. Currently there are no residential gambling treatment facilities in the
metro area or in close proximity to the metro area. The 2016 Louisiana Study of Problem Gambling estimated there were over 280,000 persons in Louisiana who could have gambling problems that need to be assessed or treated. Unfortunately, very few individuals are able to seek treatment due to the lack of treatment options.

This request is to begin land/facility acquisition for this Gambling Treatment Center.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $2,000,000
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $5,000,000
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $0

Does your organization have any outstanding audit issues or findings?  No

If 'Yes' is your organization working with the appropriate governmental agencies to resolve those issues or findings?
          Not Applicable

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          OHL is the largest nonprofit addiction treatment provider agency in the state. Although located in New Orleans, OHL acts as a "safety net" provider for the entire state, with nearly 1,500 people each month receiving substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, primary care and mental health services from OHL's highly qualified and experienced clinical staff. OHL provides residential treatment program for men and women and also offers two Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) that provide vital primary medical care services, regardless of ability to pay, to thousands of individuals each year.

Currently, there are no residential gambling treatment facilities in the New Orleans Metropolitan Area or in close proximity to the metro area. The 2016 Louisiana Study of Problem Gambling estimated there were over 280,000 persons in Louisiana who could have gambling problems that need to be assessed or treated. Problem gambling is gambling behavior which causes disruptions in any major area of life: psychological, physical, social or vocational. Unfortunately, very few individuals are able to seek treatment due to the lack of treatment options. The only residential resource in Louisiana is located in Shreveport, a considerable driving distance that would be considered a large barrier to treatment. With the recent legalization of sports betting in Louisiana, it stands to reason that the numbers of individuals at risk for problem gambling in Louisiana will increase.

As OHL operates a continuum of care for behavioral health services, it has the organizational capacity and internal resources to wrap problem gambling treatment into its service operations.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          This project will allow for strengthening of Louisiana's critical behavioral health infrastructure and expansion of services for the citizens of Louisiana during a time of intense need. With the legalization of sports betting in Louisiana, it is inevitable that rates of problem gambling addiction will increase. Currently, there is little infrastructure for problem gambling treatment in the state, with only a singular 21-bed residential facility providing services. No residential services are located in the New Orleans Metropolitan Area. This program will fill a large gap in services for the state.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           24 months

If any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official is an officer, director, trustee, or employee of the recipient entity who receives compensation or holds any ownership interest therein:
     (a) If an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of the official and the office held by such person:
                 na
    
     (b) If an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of such person; the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related; and the nature of the relationship:
                 na

     (c) The percentage of the official's or immediate family member's ownership interest in the recipient entity, if any:
                 na

     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
                  na

If the recipient entity has a contract with any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official or with the state or any political subdivision of the state:
(a) If the contract is with an elected or appointed state official, provide the name and address of the official and the office held by such person: 
               na

(b) If the contract is with an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official:
          Provide the name and address of such person:
               na

          Provide the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related:
                na

          What is the nature of the relationship?  na

(c) If the contract is with the state or a political subdivision of the state, provide the name and address of the state entity or political subdivision of the state:
                 Louisiana Department of Health/ Office of Behavioral Health 628 N. 4th Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Louisiana Department of Health/ Medicaid
628 N. 4th Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Metropolitan Human Services District
3100 General De Gaulle Drive
New Orleans, LA 70114

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               OHL contracts with the State and Local Governing Entity for its residential inpatient services, including Medically Managed Detox, Adult Residential Inpatient and Intensive Outpatient with Housing.

As a Gambling Treatment facility does not currently exist, there is no current contract for these services, but OHL would work closely with the Department of Health to establish a contract/ delivery of services once a facility is acquired.


Contact Information
name:  Edward Carlson 
                                       address:  1125 N. Tonti Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
                                       phone:  (504)494-9628
                                       fax:  (504)324-8614
                                       e-mail:  ecarlson@ohlin.org
                                       relationship to entity:  Chief Executive Officer