Navigating the Mental Health Maze

Intended for criminal justice practitioners who know little about mental illness or the mental health system, but now must take a "crash course" because they are part of an initiative that serves people with mental illness involved in the justice system. Offers a basic overview of mental illnesses, including symptoms, diagnoses, and treatment and discusses the coordination of treatment provided by community-based systems of care and court-based services.

A Judges' Primer on Mental Illness, Addictive Disorders, Co-occurring Disorders, and Integrated Treatment

Diversion Programming: Integrating Treatment with Criminal Sanctions for Women with Co-Occurring Disorders

Addressing the Needs of Women in Mental Illness/Substance Use Disorder Jail Diversion Programs

The Special Needs of Women with Co-Occurring Disorders Diverted from the Criminal Justice System

Ensuring Timely Access to Medicaid and SSI/SSDI for People with Mental Illness Released from Prison: Four State Case Studies

An Explanation of Federal Medicaid and Disability Program Rules

Maintaining Medicaid Benefits for Jail Detainees with Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders

Enrolling Jail Diversion Program Participants in Medicaid, SSI, & SSDI

Integrating Consumers as Staff and Experts in Jail Diversion Programs