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Peoria County jail mental health staff report 272 detainees, highlight reentry and limited treatment resources
Summary
Mental health staff at the Peoria County Jail reported 272 detainees, with 151 individuals prescribed psychotropic medication; staff described reentry successes, a small MAT program, and limits in external inpatient resources and housing supports.
Dr. Bernice Gordon Young, site manager for mental health at the Peoria County Jail, and reentry case manager Andrew Cruz provided an update on services and outcomes.
Staff reported 272 detainees at the time of the presentation and said 151 of those detainees were prescribed psychotropic medication. They said only one person in the jail was enrolled in the…
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