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After serving two years in prison, Ronald needed help getting back on his feet and finding direction. Through the www.av¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ Health for Justice-Involved Individuals (BH-JI) program, he found support in his Care Navigator Carla. Watch the video to learn how Ronald says the program helped him save himself, his future, and his family.

About the www.av¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ Health for Justice-Involved Individuals Program

Funded by MassHealth, the BH-JI program helps support individuals who are “justice-involved,” including people leaving jail or prison within six months, people who have recently left jail or prison within a year, people on parole, and people on probation. All individuals enrolled in the program are assigned a Care Navigator who helps develop a person-centered support plan and connects them with services and supports they need to be successful in the community.

Care Navigators help:

• Support the transition from a correctional facility to the community.
• Set goals for recovery, wellness, empowerment, and independent living.
• Coordinate with healthcare providers, managed care plans, public service agencies, community service organizations, correctional services, Probation Officers, and Parole Officers.
• Schedule appointments with clinicians to treat mental health conditions, substance use disorder, and physical health conditions
• Obtain a government ID card, find housing, and apply for benefits, and community services.
• Connect with healthy social groups.

Contact us for more information or call 413-301-WELL (9355).