JMHCP

People with mental health conditions, co-occurring substance use disorders, and intellectual and developmental disabilities are overrepresented in the criminal justice system. But communities around the country are working to change that reality. JMHCP builds bridges across systems and helps community leaders come together to expand opportunities for diversion at every point in the justice system and ensure that treatment, housing, and other supports are readily available. Select a specific issue area to learn more about how JMHCP is working to support positive reforms... JMHCP supports efforts at every point in the criminal justice system, from pre-arrest through reentry, and helps communities strengthen their responses to behavioral health crises. With JMHCP funding, communities have implemented specialized courts to increase diversion opportunities for people with behavioral health conditions, developed innovative responses to 911 crisis calls, and pioneered police-mental health..