Implementing medications for opioid use disorder in carceral settings

Training series

This three-part training series fosters cross-disciplinary discussion between service providers and criminal-legal partners to build collaboration, clarify expectations, and improve service delivery in this unique setting. The series is brought to you by the Opioid Treatment Ecosystem initiative at the Center for Behavioral Health and Justice, with support from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

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• Part 1: Understanding Procedures for Behavioral Health in Carceral Settings
  January 25, 2022

  Carceral settings differ from typical behavioral health settings in organizational structure, associated security measures, and overall goals. As a provider, it is important to understand how to gain access to these facilities, provide services aligned with security protocols, and communicate effectively to develop long-lasting, high-quality partnerships that ensure people receive the services they need while incarcerated. It is also necessary for correctional facilities to understand the rules and regulations that providers must follow to ensure their patients' needs are met and that high quality services are provided. Together, service providers and correctional facilities can work in harmony to maintain security while providing people with high quality behavioral health services during their incarceration. Speakers for this training included: 

  • Captain Julie Massengill, Jail Administrator, Monroe County Sheriff's Office
  • Adam Anastasoff, Jail Diversion Supervisor, Monroe Community Mental Health Authority 
  • Renee Casey, Director of Community Corrections Services, Washtenaw County. 
  • Captain Lyndsie Cole, Jail Administrator, Kent County Sheriff 
• Part 2

  Part 2 of the series will take place in March. Curriculum and speakers will be announced soon. If you have suggestions for content for the series or other trainings, please Contact Us. 

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