Date & Time
Sunday, July 20, 2025, 8:45 AM - 9:05 AM
Time
8:45 AM - 9:05 AM
Name
301a Breaking the Cycle: Evidence-Based Approaches to Mental Health Care Continuity in Reentry
Description

This session addresses the urgent need for continuity of mental health care as individuals transition from incarceration to the community. Presenters will examine the challenges of fragmented systems, share practical strategies for coordination between correctional and community providers, and highlight evidence-based practices that support reentry, reduce recidivism, and improve long-term mental health outcomes.

Educational Objectives

  • Identify key barriers to mental health continuity of care for individuals reentering the community
  • Describe interventions that can improve mental health outcomes and reduce recidivism
  • Discuss practice changes that enhance collaboration between correctional facilities and community mental health providers

Level:Intermediate