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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. To support these efforts, some local…
Co-Occurring Substance Use, Housing, Mental Health
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 justice,…
Crisis Systems, Mental Health
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…
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.
Law Enforcement, Mental Health
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…
Co-Occurring Substance Use, Crisis Systems, Law Enforcement, Mental Health
HUD Launches Agency-Wide Effort to Reduce Housing Barriers for People with Criminal Records
Co-Occurring Substance Use, Housing, Mental Health
U.S Senate Approves the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Reauthorization Act. Companion Legislation Introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives
Co-Occurring Substance Use, Correctional Facilities, Courts, Crisis Systems, Law Enforcement, Mental Health
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…
Co-Occurring Substance Use, Mental Health
Senators Introduce Legislation to Help People with Mental Health Needs
The Council of State Governments Justice Center applauds members of the U.S. Senate for introducing the Justice and Mental Health…
Co-Occurring Substance Use, Correctional Facilities, Courts, Law Enforcement, Mental Health
Federal Spending Bill Funds Key Criminal Justice Programs
After months of delays and negotiations, Congress recently approved a $1.5 trillion omnibus spending package for Fiscal Year 2022. The…
Co-Occurring Substance Use, Correctional Facilities, Crisis Systems, Law Enforcement, Mental Health