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HMA Denver office evaluates jail-based behavioral health services program in Colorado

The Colorado Office of Behavioral Health and Correctional Treatment Board

HMA partnered with the Colorado Office of Behavioral Health and Correctional Treatment Board to conduct a statewide program evaluation report for The Jail Based Behavioral Health Services (JBBS) program. The JBBS program is administered by the Office of Behavioral Health and is funded through Colorado House Bill 10-1352 and was expanded through Colorado Senate Bill 12-163 creating the Correctional Treatment Cash Fund.  The JBBS program provides resources for the county jails to address the needs of individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders. Initiated in 2011 with twenty- four counties, the program is in its seventh year and has grown to 46 counties across the State.  This initial JBBS program evaluation examined both process elements of how the program is implemented across the counties as well as the outcomes and impact of the services provided.

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