The Brooklyn Mental Health Diversion Project screens, assesses, places and monitors the progress of mentally ill individuals involved in the Brooklyn criminal justice system. In addition to comprehensive treatment planning and assistance with housing, basic needs and medication, staff work with participants to help them understand and change criminal thinking and behaviors.
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Contact Info:
175 Remsen Street, 5th Floor Brooklyn, NY 11201 (718) 237-9404
Funding:
This program is funded by the NYS Office of Probation and Correctional Alternatives.
Program Contact:
Tania Chandler, Regional Director tchandler@nyctasc.org
Purpose:
To prevent further criminal activity by providing treatment and ancillary services to persons who have committed crimes due to mental illness and addiction.