NAMI Virtual Town Hall Presents: Pathways to Healing: Insights From a Cop, a Client, and a Counselor

Substance use and mental health conditions are a major challenge at the intersection of public health and criminal justice. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) estimates that 44% of people in jail and 37% of people in prison have a mental illness, while 63% in jail and 58% in prisons report having substance use disorders. The treatment court model consists of many opportunities to improve outcomes for people who come into contact with the criminal justice system. It incorporates tools and skills along the continuum of the Sequential Intercept Model and harm reduction that can help connect people to care and reduce risk of re-incarceration. During this webinar participants will hear from the perspective of a police officer, a person in recovery and a psychiatrist to improve how we address the underlying public health concerns and causes of crime, reduce offending and re-arrests, and strengthen communities.