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IPRTF behavioral-health subcommittee prioritizes reentry, job-training partnerships
Summary
At a February Whatcom County IPRTF steering meeting, the behavioral health subcommittee outlined a reentry-focused work plan that emphasizes community-based services, job training partnerships with local colleges and employers, and centralized data support; members said final recommendations will form later this spring.
At a February steering meeting of the Whatcom County IPRTF, the behavioral health subcommittee said it will prioritize reentry preparation and community-based services for people leaving jail, and pursue local job-training partnerships to support workforce reintegration.
The subcommittee co-chairs, Steven (co-chair, Behavioral Health subcommittee) and Dan (co-chair, Behavioral Health subcommittee), told the committee they have shifted the subcommittee’s immediate emphasis to reentry services — such as case management, peer support, intensive navigation and behavioral health and substance-use treatment…
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