In this episode, we delve into the crucial but often overlooked role of jails in the behavioral healthcare system. We explore how jails have become default mental health treatment centers, discussing issues like medication management, counseling, and ensuring consistent care. Challenges such as completing treatment, competency to stand trial, and managing violent behavior are examined. We also consider solutions like diversion programs, increased services, and early interventions. Additionally, we analyze data and research findings on the intersection of behavioral healthcare and the criminal justice system, touching on real-world examples such as Omaha's new jail with a behavioral health wing and Oregon's drug decriminalization plan. Join us as we navigate this complex issue and explore avenues for improvement.
In this episode, you will be able to:
The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:02 - Introduction to the podcast
00:02:18 - Deinstitutionalization and the rise of incarceration
00:05:18 - Benefits of mental health care in jails
00:08:15 - Challenges in jail mental health care
00:10:45 - The impact of drug use on mental health and incarceration
00:12:40 - Framing the Conversation with Data and Solutions
00:13:14 - Importance of Differentiation and Community-based Support
00:14:08 - Role in Parole and Reentry
00:15:34 - Housing that Heals and Community Supervision
00:20:47 - Diversion Programs and Legislative Impact
00:24:54 - Incarceration and Mental Health
00:25:32 - Intersect of Crime and Behavioral Health
00:27:14 - Consequences of Decriminalization
00:29:15 - Importance of Partnerships
00:31:30 - Self-Care and Seasonal Changes
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