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Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (JMHCP)

Mental Health

The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) helps America’s state, local, and tribal jurisdictions reduce and prevent crime, lower recidivism, and promote a fair and safe criminal justice system. BJA provides a wide range of resources through programs and services, including training and technical assistance, to address chronic and emerging criminal justice challenges nationwide. Following are a sampling of BJA resources that are related to mental...

FY 2021 Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program

Closing Date
This program provides support to criminal justice agencies to partner with mental health agencies and reduce crime and recidivism associated with people with mental illnesses and co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse issues.

FY 2020 Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program

Closing Date
This program provides support to law enforcement and other criminal justice agencies to partner with mental health agencies and reduce crime and recidivism associated with people with mental illnesses.