The Gatehouse Autos for Access

This grant agreement funds “Autos for Access,” a transportation and health‑support program for women in recovery. The Lake County Health Department provides up to $50,000 to The Gatehouse Hammond to purchase and operate vehicles, cover insurance, fuel, maintenance, driver wages, and related program supplies. The grant runs for one year, with quarterly payments and monthly performance reporting. Key responsibilities include providing rides to medical, psychiatric, pharmacy, grocery, and 12‑Step meetings, conducting health screenings, and delivering nutrition education. The contract emphasizes compliance with HIPAA, residency verification, and equal‑opportunity requirements. • $50,000 maximum award, disbursed in four equal quarterly installments. • Services: transportation to health‑care and recovery‑related destinations, mental‑health screening, nutrition instruction, and KPI reporting. • Obligations: monthly reports, adherence to Indiana public‑record and non‑discrimination laws, and a one‑year term with a 90‑day termination notice provision.