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Critical Connections: Getting People Leaving Prison and Jail the Mental Health Care and Substance Use Treatment They Need

This BJA-sponsored discussion paper outlines important issues to consider when developing plans for connecting those leaving prison or jail with behavioral health care needs to access public health care, benefits, and covered treatment. Access the Executive Summary or the Full Report.

Date Published: January 11, 2017