Program Description

  Forensic Services - Adult

Adult Forensic Services is composed of four programs: Clinical Assessment and Transition Services (CATS); Jail Addiction Services (JAS); Stop, Triage, Engage, Educate, Rehabilitate (STEER); and, the Mental Health Court (MHC) Team. CATS has two components: (1) assessment and post-booking diversion services within 24 hours of booking to inmates with behavioral health issues upon entry into the Montgomery County Detention Center; and (2) discharge planning for inmates who are being released from the Correctional Facilities by assessing inmates' behavioral health needs and coordinating access to services in the community. JAS is an ASAM II.5 level jail-based residential addiction treatment program for inmates who suffer from substance related disorders at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility. The STEER program responds with referrals to treatment for minor offenders referred by: (1) the police in lieu of criminal charges; and (2) victims of overdose. The MHC Team provides clinical assessment, care planning, and care-coordination to the clients of Mental Health Court.