Collaborating with Correctional Collaborating with Correctional System on Discharge PlanningSystem on Discharge Planning

Athena Morrow, Athena Morrow, LCPCLCPC

Wendy Miller-Cochran, Wendy Miller-Cochran, LCSW-CLCSW-C

A Walk through the A Walk through the Jail ProcessJail Process

Getting ArrestedGetting Arrested

• CPU / Commissioner CPU / Commissioner

• Released on bondReleased on bond

• OrOr

• Get bookedGet booked

• (Suicide Screening by CPU officer, (Suicide Screening by CPU officer, booking officer and medical staff)booking officer and medical staff)

If Booked…If Booked…(Bond Hearing at 1:00 pm)(Bond Hearing at 1:00 pm)

• Assessments/ScreeningsAssessments/Screenings• Pre-TrialPre-Trial Services Unit (PTSU)Services Unit (PTSU)

• CATSCATS

• Public DefenderPublic Defender

• Medical Medical

• Is inmate a good candidate for Diversion ?Is inmate a good candidate for Diversion ?• Is inmate risk free and okay for general population?Is inmate risk free and okay for general population?• What services does the inmate need - referralsWhat services does the inmate need - referrals

Diversion to the Community Diversion to the Community

• Pre-Booking (street/CPU)Pre-Booking (street/CPU)• Post-BookingPost-Booking

• At bond HearingAt bond Hearing• At TrialAt Trial• At SentencingAt Sentencing

• MH Diversion Pilot (small scale)MH Diversion Pilot (small scale)• Primary MH diagnosisPrimary MH diagnosis• MC resident/homelessMC resident/homeless• RecidivistRecidivist• Non Violent MisdemeanorNon Violent Misdemeanor

Diversion ExampleDiversion Example(they are all different)(they are all different)

• Chronically/severely mentally ill consumer, stable, RRP residentChronically/severely mentally ill consumer, stable, RRP resident• Highly compliant with complicated prescription combinationHighly compliant with complicated prescription combination• Quickly decompensates without medsQuickly decompensates without meds• While on weekend pass at home assaults family member and gets While on weekend pass at home assaults family member and gets

charged with a felony assault– on a Saturday night !!!charged with a felony assault– on a Saturday night !!!• Provider was aware of our services & contacted us and jail staff Provider was aware of our services & contacted us and jail staff • Communication was facilitatedCommunication was facilitated• Meds were smoothly prescribed & administeredMeds were smoothly prescribed & administered• Inmate was sent to CIU for safe housing over the weekendInmate was sent to CIU for safe housing over the weekend• Monday morning Monday morning

• CATS & Pre-Trial collaborated CATS & Pre-Trial collaborated • Provider was contacted to secure bed space & transport Provider was contacted to secure bed space & transport • Arrangements we made for bed to bed transferArrangements we made for bed to bed transfer• The bench was presented with a diversion recommendationThe bench was presented with a diversion recommendation• The release order was signed in a way that facilitated his The release order was signed in a way that facilitated his

release directly to the providerrelease directly to the provider• CATS coordinated all aspects of discharge within the institutionCATS coordinated all aspects of discharge within the institution

Everybody Goes Sooner or LaterEverybody Goes Sooner or Later

• Crisis Intervention Unit (C.I.U)Crisis Intervention Unit (C.I.U)

• Jail Addiction Services (J.A.S)Jail Addiction Services (J.A.S)

• Choices for Change (CFC) –Choices for Change (CFC) –Previously known as MRTPreviously known as MRT

• G.E.D + High School G.E.D + High School

• WorkWork

• etcetc

Re-Entry PartnersRe-Entry Partners(the dream team)(the dream team)

• DOCRDOCR

• CATSCATS

• PATHPATH

Why Re-Entry???Why Re-Entry???Typical Re-Entry Client Needs:Typical Re-Entry Client Needs:

• Discharge medications (physical and psychotropic)Discharge medications (physical and psychotropic)• Ongoing Mental Health TreatmentOngoing Mental Health Treatment• Substance Abuse TreatmentSubstance Abuse Treatment• Domestic Violence ProgramsDomestic Violence Programs• Shelter / Housing ReferralsShelter / Housing Referrals• Food Stamps and Food BankFood Stamps and Food Bank• Access to Medical CareAccess to Medical Care• Employment and educational programsEmployment and educational programs• Supportive Services for Family Supportive Services for Family • BenefitsBenefits• ID cardsID cards• Etc……Etc……

Criteria Criteria • Pending release (30-60 days)Pending release (30-60 days)

• No Barriers to Release (i.e. detainers, state prison sentences, Pre-No Barriers to Release (i.e. detainers, state prison sentences, Pre-Release Center placement, other pending legal matters, etc)Release Center placement, other pending legal matters, etc)

• No other case managers actively involved (PEP, Drug Court, etc)No other case managers actively involved (PEP, Drug Court, etc)

• Internal tracking and assignment decision tree (just FYI)Internal tracking and assignment decision tree (just FYI)• DOCR Re-Entry – Sentenced, voluntary participation (can be DOCR Re-Entry – Sentenced, voluntary participation (can be

resident of other jurisdictions)resident of other jurisdictions)• PATH – MC homeless & Primary MH diagnosisPATH – MC homeless & Primary MH diagnosis• CATS – MC residents, receiving BH services while incarceratedCATS – MC residents, receiving BH services while incarcerated

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Important ContactsImportant Contacts• DOCR Arrest/ Discharge Distribution ListDOCR Arrest/ Discharge Distribution List• Commissioner Commissioner (301) 610-7217(301) 610-7217• CATS CATS (240) 777-9846(240) 777-9846

Athena MorrowAthena Morrow (240) 777-9847(240) 777-9847

Travis BrownTravis Brown (240) 777-1518(240) 777-1518• PATH PATH (currently vacant)(currently vacant) (240) 777-3353(240) 777-3353• DOCR Re-Entry DOCR Re-Entry

• Wendy Miller-CochranWendy Miller-Cochran (240) 773-9982(240) 773-9982• Records Dept Records Dept (240) 777- 9732 (240) 777- 9732 • Medical MCDC –Rockville Medical MCDC –Rockville (240) 777-9774(240) 777-9774• Medical MCCF - Boyds Medical MCCF - Boyds (240) 773-9814 (240) 773-9814 • CIU Officer Station CIU Officer Station (240) 777-9760 (240) 777-9760 • Pre-Trial Unit Pre-Trial Unit (240) 777-9830(240) 777-9830

• JAS - JAS - Larry WilsonLarry Wilson (240) 773-9732 (240) 773-9732