The GAINS Center is generally considered the national locus for the collection and dissemination of information about effective mental health and substance abuse services for people in contact with the criminal justice system.
Visit http://www.samhsa.gov/gains-center.
For individuals entering the criminal justice system, the experience of incarceration can lead to disconnection from supportive relationships, weakened self-esteem, and additional trauma and violence. Those with behavioral health conditions have a particularly difficult time in jail and prison – not only do these environments impede recovery, they can make life even more challenging after release. Many justice systems, including police, corrections, and courts work closely with behavioral health agencies to screen for mental or substance use disorders and refer individuals who need help to treatment and support.
SAMHSA has been supporting jail diversion programs – criminal justice system-based screening, assessment, referral to treatment, and diversion efforts – for individuals, including veterans, who enter the system, in part, because of mental or substance use conditions. Jail diversion programs are set up to be a "positive pipeline" to connect the person with behavioral health supports, while offering the chance to reduce or avoid jail time in exchange for a commitment to pursue wellness and recovery.
While some communities have a well-established court-to-provider diversion system, others are just starting to explore what might be established in their community. SAMHSA has two new resources that can help.
For additional information read the full SAMHSA News article.
Visit http://www.samhsa.gov/gains-center.
For individuals entering the criminal justice system, the experience of incarceration can lead to disconnection from supportive relationships, weakened self-esteem, and additional trauma and violence. Those with behavioral health conditions have a particularly difficult time in jail and prison – not only do these environments impede recovery, they can make life even more challenging after release. Many justice systems, including police, corrections, and courts work closely with behavioral health agencies to screen for mental or substance use disorders and refer individuals who need help to treatment and support.
SAMHSA has been supporting jail diversion programs – criminal justice system-based screening, assessment, referral to treatment, and diversion efforts – for individuals, including veterans, who enter the system, in part, because of mental or substance use conditions. Jail diversion programs are set up to be a "positive pipeline" to connect the person with behavioral health supports, while offering the chance to reduce or avoid jail time in exchange for a commitment to pursue wellness and recovery.
While some communities have a well-established court-to-provider diversion system, others are just starting to explore what might be established in their community. SAMHSA has two new resources that can help.
For additional information read the full SAMHSA News article.
July 2016
CIT/CIP Collaborators,
Many of you may already be aware of the GAINS Center, generally considered the national locus for the collection and dissemination of information about effective mental health and substance abuse services for people in contact with the criminal justice system. As committed partners in disseminating the CIT Memphis Model and CIP, if you haven’t subscribed to the GAINS Center newsletter, you may want to take a look at the website—among other resources, another way to connect to the bigger “Team” in CIT.
Quality Improvement Survey (Click on the hyperlink) Please take a moment to provide me with anonymous feedback by completing this very short survey.
Have a g-r-e-a-t day!
brad
Bureau of Prevention, Treatment & Recovery
Division of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services
Department of Health Services
1 W. Wilson Street, Room 851
PO Box 7851
Madison, WI 53707-7851
(608) 266-2754 (desk)
(608) 267-7793 (fax)
Brad.Munger@wisconsin.gov
CIT/CIP Collaborators,
Many of you may already be aware of the GAINS Center, generally considered the national locus for the collection and dissemination of information about effective mental health and substance abuse services for people in contact with the criminal justice system. As committed partners in disseminating the CIT Memphis Model and CIP, if you haven’t subscribed to the GAINS Center newsletter, you may want to take a look at the website—among other resources, another way to connect to the bigger “Team” in CIT.
Quality Improvement Survey (Click on the hyperlink) Please take a moment to provide me with anonymous feedback by completing this very short survey.
Have a g-r-e-a-t day!
brad
Bureau of Prevention, Treatment & Recovery
Division of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services
Department of Health Services
1 W. Wilson Street, Room 851
PO Box 7851
Madison, WI 53707-7851
(608) 266-2754 (desk)
(608) 267-7793 (fax)
Brad.Munger@wisconsin.gov
