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Congress Approves the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Reauthorization Act
With unanimous consent, the U.S. Senate passed the bipartisan Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Reauthorization Act of 2022 yesterday, officially approving the legislation sponsored by Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Representatives...
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How Three Communities are Developing Supportive Housing to Improve Access for People with Behavioral Health Needs Leaving Incarceration
The affordable housing crisis has increased the need for new housing developments in communities across the U.S., particularly for people leaving prison and jail who have behavioral health needs....
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Three Counties Receive In-Depth Assistance to Improve Crisis and Diversion Strategies
The Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (JMHCP), administered by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance with technical assistance from the CSG Justice Center, facilitates collaboration among the criminal justice, juvenile...
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Explainer: Creating Housing Opportunities for People with Complex Health Needs Leaving Incarceration
With an affordable housing crisis across the U.S., it is increasingly critical for jurisdictions to expand their housing supply to meet community needs. However, local leaders often grapple with the question of who is prioritized...
Congress Extends Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program for Another Five Years
President Biden signed into law on Tuesday legislation that reauthorizes the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program at $54 million annually for an additional five years. The provision was included in the Traumatic Brain Injury...
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Biden Administration Transitions to New 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline to Help People in Mental Health Crisis
In a major step towards improving our nation’s response to people experiencing mental health crises, on July 16, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) transitioned to the new, national 988 dialing code...
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HUD Launches Agency-Wide Effort to Reduce Housing Barriers for People with Criminal Records
The vital role of housing in successful reentry was reinforced during Second Chance Month this past April, when the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) took a significant step toward ensuring that millions...
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U.S Senate Approves the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Reauthorization Act. Companion Legislation Introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives
This week, the Senate passed by unanimous consent the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Reauthorization Act of 2022, sponsored by Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) and U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN). This bipartisan legislation, which was...
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Apply Now to Join the Aligning Health and Safety: State Policy Community of Practice
The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center will host a four-session virtual Community of Practice (CoP) focused on the state’s role in supporting local efforts to reduce the number of people with behavioral health...
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