2006 Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program Grantee

Jurisdiction Type: Mixed Urban/Rural

Grant Category: Implementation and Expansion

Adult/Juvenile: Adult

Criminal Justice Entity: The Sheriff's Office of Hillsborough County

Mental Health Entity: Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute

Description:
Hillsborough County will enhance its current discharge program to increase linkages to community supports and services and create rapid access to services for those individuals with mental illnesses who are re-entering the community. The grantee will add a full-time employee and develop a formal discharge planning component to address current gaps in discharge planning and will conduct adult re-entry cross training.