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As access to mental health programs has been seriously
impacted by diminishing funding, jails and prisons have, unfortunately,
become the default primary health care providers for an increasing
number of people. Current state and federal figures reveal 11-20%
of the total San Francisco jail population is receiving psychiatric
treatment services at any given time.
In response to this need, HAFCI's Jail Psychiatric
Service (JPS) staff work inside San Francisco's six jail facilities
to provide a wide range of treatment options including evaluation
and assessment, crisis intervention, individual and group treatment,
referral for hospitalization, day treatment programs, and aftercare
services.
JPS has adopted a hands-on, street-based case management
focus that is helping the chronically mentally ill maintain stability
and health in the community. Case management focuses on basic needs,
including food and housing, clothing, mental health treatment, and
money management. Additionally, JPS helps the client navigate the
community social service system.
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