Program Description

Discharge Planners provide connection to services, treatment, and resources for those incarcerated and leaving custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center, with a special focus on those who have serious medical and/or psychiatric, and/or Medically Assisted Treatment needs, providing intensive case management. Offsites Coordinators connect individuals to ER or specialty clinic care for those in custody.

Services Provided

• Connect clients to Mental Health Services in the community
• Refer clients to Mental Health and Substance Abuse Programs in the community
• Collaborate with Providers to determine appropriate placement
• Assist in obtaining a treatment guardian
• Educate on resources available in the community
• Coordinate appointments prior to release
• Facilitate interview interviews while in custody
• Resource management and system navigation skills
• Assist in communicating concerns to Medical and Psychiatric Providers
• Complete Certificates of Evaluation

Referral process

Individuals housed in any of MDC's Psychiatric Units is assigned to a Discharge Planner. Each Psychiatric Unit has a Discharge Planner assigned to that Unit. Individuals are placed in a Psychiatric Unit based on the assessments completed by the MDC Psychiatry providers.