The U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance awarded a $549,998 Project Grant to the Albany County Department of Mental Health and Albany County Probation Department. The three-year grant, which runs from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027, aims to reduce recidivism and address the criminogenic needs of individuals with serious and persistent mental illness who are exiting incarceration in Albany County, New York.
The project will focus on enhancing support and developing a robust re-entry case management model to improve connections to community services and provide peer support for approximately 120 individuals over the grant period. Key activities include optimizing support for individuals exiting jail, establishing resource connections, providing peer support, and addressing social determinants of health through intensive case management. This effort aligns with the goals of the Criminal and Juvenile Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (CFDA 16.745) to improve public safety responses and outcomes for justice-involved individuals with mental health disorders.
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