Supportive Living Unit (SLU)

Evidence Step: Evidence Evidence At least one rigorous evaluation supports the program model.
Department: Correction

Program Description

The Supportive Living Unit in state prisons provides comprehensive behavioral health services to severely and chronically mentally ill inmates. Services include triage, assessment, screening, evaluation, medication management, therapy (behavior modification, group, and individual), case management, and clinical supervision.

Details

Program Demographic: Adults, Justice-involved
Delivery Setting: Correctional Facility, Residential Facility
Current Participants: 484

Research

Milestones and outcomes for the mental health population is variable due to the significance of the mental health issues. Observations and progress toward an individual’s treatment plan goals are utilized to monitor daily outcomes.
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