Housing is a critical need for homeless individuals in crisis and who are at risk for justice involvement. Services alone cannot address the overwhelming disruption homelessness contributes to well-being and health. Barriers to access housing include criminalization of homelessness, lack of partnership development, funding issues, and myths and realities of housing access. Presenters will address […]
Housing is a critical need for homeless individuals in crisis and who are at risk for justice involvement. Services alone cannot address the overwhelming disruption homelessness contributes to well-being and health. Barriers to access housing include criminalization of homelessness, lack of partnership development, funding issues, and myths and realities of housing access. Presenters will address […]
Forensic ACT (FACT) Teams are well-researched and effective programs for individuals who are justice-involved, many of whom are homeless and involved in multiple systems of care and support. Access to FACT teams may be limited due to funding or functional requirements. Presenters will provide an update on FACT research and discuss approaches to funding, criminal […]
The GAINS Center for Behavioral Health and Justice Transformation focuses on expanding access to services for people with mental and/or substance use disorders who come into contact with the adult criminal justice system. Register Here
Personal recovery is promoted when MAT participants have safe, stable, and drug-free housing; employment; and access to social support systems. Denial of services and supports to persons on MAT can pose challenging obstacles to recovery. This webinar will document barriers to social integration for persons on MAT and will outline strategies for overcoming these social […]
Access to treatment services, staffing, and service models have been altered due to the pandemic. Law enforcement practices have also been altered, in particular training initiatives and reductions in arrests. However, the treatment, service, and support needs of individuals with behavioral health disorders encountered by law enforcement must still be addressed. In this webinar, presenters […]
In coordination with National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP), this webinar will introduce the Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD Toolkit, which was developed with funding from the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and scheduled for release by NADCP in early 2021. The Toolkit presents practical tools and resources for treatment court […]
After assessing readiness and fit and developing a comprehensive implementation plan for teleservices that takes into account site-specific opportunities, resources, and barriers, treatment courts may shift focus to delivery of the intervention(s). Part III of this three-part Virtual Learning Community will provide detailed guidance on the many considerations for effective implementation of treatment court services […]
While most communities have a crisis call line, most often calls for mental health assistance are made to 911 call centers, resulting in an overreliance on law enforcement to respond first. Various strategies have emerged to integrate 911 call centers with crisis lines and to engage crisis care resources to respond first. In addition, the […]
The GAINS Center for Behavioral Health and Justice Transformation focuses on expanding access to services for people with mental and/or substance use disorders who come into contact with the adult criminal justice system. Register Here.
The GAINS Center for Behavioral Health and Justice Transformation focuses on expanding access to services for people with mental and/or substance use disorders who come into contact with the adult criminal justice system. Register Here.
