Jun 7, 2024BoardMeeting
BoardCouncil On Criminal Justice And Behavioral Health Diversion Reentry Meeting Minutes
The meeting featured presentations on substance use disorder treatment utilizing peer support in carceral and community-based settings. Discussions covered the Community Medical Centers' programs for behavioral health and justice-involved individuals, the Occupational Mentor Certifications Program's training and mentorship role within correctional facilities, and the California Correctional Healthcare Services' Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment program's peer support specialist training and certification. Council members engaged in detailed questions regarding program funding, barriers encountered by justice-involved populations, and workforce strategies for program graduates.