We envision a future when people in the criminal justice system who have behavioral health needs are quickly identified and are able to easily access appropriate services; where county systems are aligned and coordinated so that resources are maximized; and where services reflect best practice approaches and lead to successful outcomes for Hennepin County residents.
We will work to leverage resources that are already available to meet residents' needs, to produce better outcomes and provide value for taxpayers.
Our path to success
- Collaborating across criminal justice, health and human service disciplines
- Training law enforcement and court parties to identify symptoms of mental illness and methods of effective interventions
- Planning for care after discharge from the county jail and correctional facility
- Developing local programs for inmates declared incompetent to stand trial
- Expanding jail diversion and detention alternatives
- Developing a network of community providers who specialize in working within the criminal justice system
Desired outcomes
- Increase health care coverage for high-need clients
- Reduce use of emergency room
- Increase use of community-based services
- Early identification of behavioral health needs
- Decrease recidivism
- Increase coordination and communication across county systems