The Brooklyn Forensic Link Program assists over 1,000 severely and persistently mentally ill offenders each year released from Rikers Island with treatment and related transitional services. Participants who would otherwise struggle to function in the community are assisted with psychiatric care, aquiring suitable housing, entitlements and others services including but not limited to mental health, drug and alcohol treatment, medical care and vocational and educational placement. Community re-entry and family reconnections are also important building blocks to successful reintegration.
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Clients Served in 2011:
1078
Contact Info:
Brooklyn Forensic LINK Program 175 Remsen Street, 5th Floor Brooklyn, NY 11201 (718) 975-0180
Funding:
This program is funded by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Program Contact:
Lauri Crosley, Program Director Lcrosley@nyctasc.org
Program Outcomes:
The program supports clients in making significant adjustments to survive in the community.
Purpose:
Assists seriously mentally ill offenders released from Rikers Island with treatment and related transitional services.