The Council of State Governments Justice Center coordinates a number of projects relating to special issues affecting individuals with mental illnesses involved or at risk of involvement in the criminal justice system.

Federal Benefits
The Reentry Policy Council, coordinated by the Justice Center, oversees a project to provide state and local government officials with support and resources to develop policies and programs that connect people who are released from prison and jail promptly with SSI/SSDI and Medicaid when they are eligible for these benefits. Frequently, individuals use these benefits to support mental health treatment.

Housing
The Reentry Policy Council, coordinated by the Justice Center, oversees a project focused on many different aspects of housing, including project or unit administration, finance, homelessness, community development, and special issues that may relate to supportive housing for individuals with mental illnesses.

Juveniles
Coming Soon