Mental Health Court. Attorney agrees to represent participants in the Mental Health Court program, to ensure their constitutional rights are protected, to counsel participants regarding their voluntary participation, to explain the requirements and possible sanctions for failing to meet the requirements of the program, and to represent them in any termination hearings. Attorney agrees to attend staffing meeting before court begins and offer input on ways to help defendants obtain needed treatment and meet other needs in order to avoid recidivism.
Mental Health Court. Mental Health Court consists of phases that include judicial oversight, probation supervision, individual Recovery Plan requirements, possible drug testing, and rewards and sanctions. Each phase is designed to build upon the skills acquired in the previous phase, allowing participants to better manage their mental illness and substance abuse (where applicable) and fostering stable, independent living. As a participant moves through the phases of the program, s/he is evaluated and promoted based on successful completion of each phase Intake/Screening Expectations Participant will: Meet with Mental Health Services Personal Service Coordinator and other members of the Mental Health Court Team Complete initial Mental Health Court suitability assessment Read the Guidelines for Participants Appear in Court as scheduled Enter into the Agreement to Participate in Mental Health Court Agree to keep scheduled appointments Adhere to all court ordered conditions of release which may include random drug testing Individual Recovery Plan All persons participating in Mental Health Court will have an individual Mental Health Court Recovery Plan, which will be recovery-oriented, strength-based, and designed with input from the participant and his/her family and support network. Members of the Mental Health Court Team will be provided with a copy of each participant’s individualized Recovery Plan. The Mental Health Court Recovery Plan is a flexible plan, subject to revision as goals are achieved or modified. Modifications to each person’s plan may be made at the discretion of the Mental Health Court Team. The Personal Service Coordinator is to be informed prior to implementing changes in the Mental Health Court Plan.
Mental Health Court. Mental Health Court consists of phases that include judicial oversight, probation supervision, individual Recovery Plan requirements, possible drug testing, and rewards and sanctions. Each phase is designed to build upon the skills acquired in the previous phase, allowing participants to better manage their mental illness and substance abuse (where applicable) and fostering stable, independent living. As a participant moves through the phases of the program, s/he is evaluated and promoted based on successful completion of each phase • Intake/Screening Expectations Participant will: ▪ Meet with Mental Health Services Personal Service Coordinator and other members of the Mental Health Court Team ▪ Complete initial Mental Health Court suitability assessment ▪ Read the Guidelines for Participants ▪ Appear in Court as scheduled ▪ Enter into the Agreement to Participate in Mental Health Court ▪ Agree to keep scheduled appointments ▪ Adhere to all court ordered conditions of release which may include random drug testing • Individual Recovery Plan All persons participating in Mental Health Court will have an individual Mental Health Court Recovery Plan, which will be recovery-oriented, strength-based, and designed with input from the participant and his/her family and support network. Members of the Mental Health Court Team will be provided with a copy of each participant’s individualized Recovery Plan. The Mental Health Court Recovery Plan is a flexible plan, subject to revision as goals are achieved or modified. Modifications to each person’s plan may be made at the discretion of the Mental Health Court Team. The Personal Service Coordinator is to be informed prior to implementing changes in the Mental Health Court Plan.
Mental Health Court. The Contractor will provide direct case management services for eligible participants, and any other services mutually agreed upon in writing by the Contractor and the Court for defendants referred to the Contractor by the Court from the Court’s Mental Health Court docket.
Mental Health Court. The Contractor will provide transitional housing, substance use assessments and any other services mutually agreed upon in writing by the Contractor and the Court for defendants referred to the Contractor by the Court from the Court’s Mental Health Court.
