Mental Health Services in Rural Jails [Policy Brief]

Authors

Melanie M. Race MS, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service, Maine Rural Health Research Center
Anush Yousefian Hansen MS,MA, University of Southern MaineFollow
David Lambert PhD, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service, Maine Rural Health Research Center
David Hartley PhD, MHA, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service, Maine Rural Health Research Center

Document Type

Policy Brief

Publication Date

9-1-2010

Keywords

MRHRC, behavioral health, jails, rural health, mental health

Abstract

Based on interviews with state and local corrections and mental health informants in four rural states (Minnesota, Montana, Texas, and Vermont), the researchers sought to learn more about hte challenges that rural jails face along with promising practices being used to meet the needs of inmates with mental health concerns.

Funding Organization

Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, Health Resources and Services Administration, US Department of Health and Human Services

Grant Number

CA#U1CRH03716

Recommended Citation

Race, M., Yousefian, A., Lambert, D., & Hartley, D. (2009). Mental health services in rural jails. (Research & Policy Brief). Portland, ME: University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service, Maine Rural Health Research Center.