Screening & Assessments

Community Forensic Services

Community Forensic Services (CFS) is a program within the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) that provides specialized services to individuals involved in the criminal justice system with mental health needs. CFS offers a range of services, including court evaluations, pre-trial diversion programs, and outpatient treatment. The program also has specialized units for youth, women, and veterans. The goal of CFS is to provide effective and efficient services that promote recovery, reduce recidivism, and enhance public safety. The program works in collaboration with the court system, law enforcement, and community providers to ensure that individuals with mental health needs receive the support they need to successfully reintegrate into their communities.

Crisis and Recovery Enhancement

Crisis and Recovery Enhancement (CARE) is an organization that provides resources and support for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis or emotional distress, with a particular focus on peer support. CAREs resources include training, educational materials, and support groups for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis, as well as their families and loved ones. The organization also offers resources and support for mental health professionals, including training on how to effectively support individuals experiencing a crisis. CAREs mission is to empower individuals and communities to better understand and respond to mental health crises, and to promote recovery and healing.

Council on Criminal Justice and Behavioral Health (CCJBH)

The Council on Criminal Justice and Behavioral Health (CCJBH) is a California state organization focused on improving the lives of individuals with mental health and substance use disorders who are involved in the criminal justice system. CCJBH aims to reduce recidivism rates by promoting diversion, treatment, and appropriate housing for justice-involved individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders. The Council also supports research and data analysis to better understand the impact of mental health and substance use on the criminal justice system, and provides training and education to justice system stakeholders, treatment providers, and communities to improve the coordination of services for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders.

https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/ccjbh/
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
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