Juvenile Mental Health Treatment Court Locator

Link

https://www.samhsa.gov/gains-center/mental-health-treatment-court-locator/juveniles

Sponsor

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Description

Directory of juvenile mental health treatment courts in each state. Juvenile treatment courts work to connect adolescents with mental illness involved in the justice system with treatment and support services after appropriate screening and assessment. Focuses on treatment and rehabilitation; diversion of youth from detention facilities; and involvement of family and schools in the treatment process.

What This Program Offers

The Juvenile Mental Health Treatment Court Locator provides:

• Location and street address of each mental health court
• Year the court was established
• Target participants, such as individuals charged with a felony, misdemeanor, or violent or nonviolent crime
• Approximate annual enrollments or total enrollments
• Contact information, including phone and email when available

Who Can Receive Services from This Program

• Professionals in the fields of behavioral health and criminal justice
• States and communities working to achieve integrated systems of mental health and substance use services
• Youth involved in the criminal justice system experiencing a mental health disorder and their families

Geographic Coverage

Nationwide

Topics This Program Addresses

Justice System • Mental Health • Youth