Santa Clara County one of state's first to provide health services for people being released from prison
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The Justice-Involved Reentry Initiative will offer comprehensive health services to individuals released from incarceration, aiming to reduce trauma and improve reentry outcomes.
Susan Ellenberg emphasized that this initiative reflects Santa Clara County's commitment to mental and behavioral health services, aiming to ease the transition for reentering individuals.
This program serves as a crucial connector between incarcerated individuals' healthcare and post-release support, addressing complex health needs among those reintegrating into society.
California is pioneering in the U.S. by utilizing federal Medicaid funding in prisons and jails, facilitating broader access to healthcare for justice-involved individuals.
Read at The Mercury News
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