Qualification for the BH-JI program
In general, a person qualifies for BH-JI if they:
- Have substance use and/or mental health needs;
- Need help meeting their health and social needs;
- Are involved with the criminal justice system:
- are being released from jail or prison within six months,
- were recently released from jail or prison within a year,
- or are on probation or parole; and
- Are eligible for MassHealth.
BH-JI Supports
A person will meet with a trained BH-JI navigator. The BH-JI navigator will work with them to find the right health care services and social supports.
BH-JI supports can include:
- In-reach and re-entry supports;
- Assisting with scheduling and keeping health appointments;
- Assisting with getting social services and benefits; and
- Developing a safety plan and providing on-call crisis support as needed.
Accessing the BH-JI Program
A justice-involved individual may contact a BH-JI vendor in their area directly (see below). A person enrolled in a MassHealth managed care plan may contact their Plan for information about Community Support Program for Individuals with Justice Involvement (CSP-JI) providers in their area and the process to enroll in the program.
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Contact
For questions about BH-JI, please email: BHJIContractManagement@umassmed.edu.