Preventing Forensic Involvement Through Continuous Care

Community-based behavioral health programs can reduce justice-system involvement by providing flexible, ongoing care before and after crises.
The post Preventing Forensic Involvement Through Continuous Care appeared first on Behavioral Health News. When our behavioral health, housing, and social service systems are unable to adequately meet the needs of people with serious mental health challenges, those individuals too often find their way into the criminal justice system without the treatment and support they need. Institute for Community Living staffers and participants inside ICL’s East New York HUB. Photo courtesy of ICL. The path to incarceration often begins with months or years of instability, repeated hospitalizations, difficulty engaging in traditional treatment, or gaps between levels of care. When the right support is not available… — Read More