The document discusses collaboration between correctional and community mental health systems on discharge planning. It provides an overview of the jail intake and booking process, including assessments and screenings. It describes diversion programs for individuals with mental illness to be released back into the community for treatment rather than being incarcerated. The document lists the various partners involved in re-entry planning, including the needs of typical re-entry clients. It outlines the criteria for receiving re-entry case management and lists important contacts for coordination of services and discharge.
3. Getting Arrested
CPU / Commissioner
– Released on bond
Or
– Get booked
(Suicide Screening by CPU officer,
booking officer and medical staff)
4. If Booked…
(Bond Hearing at 1:00 pm)
Assessments/Screenings
– Pre-Trial Services Unit (PTSU)
– CATS
– Public Defender
– Medical
Is inmate a good candidate for Diversion ?
Is inmate risk free and okay for general population?
What services does the inmate need - referrals
5. Diversion to the Community
Pre-Booking (street/CPU)
Post-Booking
– At bond Hearing
– At Trial
– At Sentencing
MH Diversion Pilot (small scale)
– Primary MH diagnosis
– MC resident/homeless
– Recidivist
– Non Violent Misdemeanor
6. Diversion Example
(they are all different)
Chronically/severely mentally ill consumer, stable, RRP resident
Highly compliant with complicated prescription combination
Quickly decompensates without meds
While on weekend pass at home assaults family member and gets
charged with a felony assault– on a Saturday night !!!
Provider was aware of our services & contacted us and jail staff
Communication was facilitated
Meds were smoothly prescribed & administered
Inmate was sent to CIU for safe housing over the weekend
Monday morning
– CATS & Pre-Trial collaborated
– Provider was contacted to secure bed space & transport
– Arrangements we made for bed to bed transfer
– The bench was presented with a diversion recommendation
– The release order was signed in a way that facilitated his release
directly to the provider
CATS coordinated all aspects of discharge within the institution
7. Everybody Goes Sooner or Later
Crisis Intervention Unit (C.I.U)
Jail Addiction Services (J.A.S)
Choices for Change (CFC) –Previously known as MRT
G.E.D + High School
Work
etc
9. Why Re-Entry???
Typical Re-Entry Client Needs:
Discharge medications (physical and psychotropic)
Ongoing Mental Health Treatment
Substance Abuse Treatment
Domestic Violence Programs
Shelter / Housing Referrals
Food Stamps and Food Bank
Access to Medical Care
Employment and educational programs
Supportive Services for Family
Benefits
ID cards
Etc……
10. Criteria
Pending release (30-60 days)
No Barriers to Release (i.e. detainers, state prison
sentences, Pre-Release Center placement, other pending
legal matters, etc)
No other case managers actively involved (PEP, Drug Court,
etc)
Internal tracking and assignment decision tree (just FYI)
– DOCR Re-Entry – Sentenced, voluntary participation (can be
resident of other jurisdictions)
– PATH – MC homeless & Primary MH diagnosis
– CATS – MC residents, receiving BH services while incarcerated
11. Important Contacts
DOCR Arrest/ Discharge Distribution List
Commissioner (301) 610-7217
CATS (240) 777-9846
Athena Morrow (240) 777-9847
Travis Brown (240) 777-1518
PATH (currently vacant) (240) 777-3353
DOCR Re-Entry
Wendy Miller-Cochran (240) 773-9982
Records Dept (240) 777- 9732
Medical MCDC –Rockville (240) 777-9774
Medical MCCF - Boyds (240) 773-9814
CIU Officer Station (240) 777-9760
Pre-Trial Unit (240) 777-9830
JAS - Larry Wilson (240) 773-9732