Breaking the cycle of recidivism for people with mental Illness and co-occurring substance use disorders.
DALLAS DEFLECTS IS AN ALTERNATIVE TO ARRESTING INDIVIDUALS SUFFERING FROM MENTAL ILLNESS WHO HAVE COMMITTED CERTAIN LOW-LEVEL, NON-VIOLENT MISDEMEANOR OFFENSES.
The goals are to:
- Keep individuals charged with certain low-level, non-violent misdemeanor offenses from entering the criminal justice system.
- Reduce costs associated with repeatedly jailing individuals suffering from mental illness.
- Reduce the number of psychiatric emergency visits.
SERVICES
- 24-48 hour observation and short-term crisis respite beds.
- Integrated care and individual treatment plans to assist with stabilization.
- Comprehensive Discharge Plan with Case Management.
- A warm handoff to the appropriate level of care, i.e., detox, transitional housing.
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