A one-size-fits-all approach does not work…
In September 2018, the Justice Reinvestment Treatment Pilots (JRITP) in Boone county began accepting referrals. This joint project between Probation & Parole (P&P) and the Department of Mental Health (DMH) provides substance use and co-occurring disorder treatment to high-risk and moderate-risk clients who face challenges remaining engaged in community treatment. Missourians in Boone County are currently being treated by teams of providers. The pilot program:
• Involves frequent case staff collaboration between supervising officers and providers
• Allows payment for services to address barriers to treatment, such as housing, employment or other basic needs
• Provides performance-driven payment incentives when outcomes in housing and employment stability, retention in treatment, and diversion from revocation are favorable.
In2Action, in collaboration with Compass Health, and Phoenix Programs has opened a new house set up exclusively for JRI participants. In2Action has been responsible to get the house credentialed and up and running. The house can serve ten men. Phoenix Programs and Compass Health are responsible for providing treatment. This is a “first of its kind” in the state, where a certified housing provider has partnered with treatment providers, the Department of Corrections, and the Department of Mental Health.
We are excited at in2Action about this partnership and we look forward to seeing how collaborating at this level improves the outcomes for those we serve.
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