Our approach is collaborative and trauma-informed, helping clients stabilize through comprehensive inpatient care in lieu of jail time.
📞 For more information, call 860-569-5900.
This program is not open to the public and serves only individuals referred through the participating court systems.
Diversion services offered:
- Support and guidance in getting into a substance use recovery program.
- Enrollment in medical insurance.
- Referral to medical services.
- Employment / vocational assessment.
- Transitional housing.
- Assistance in determining options for permanent housing.
Eligible participants must be:
- Currently be in custody (or in a Community Program) and diagnosed with a substance use disorder.
- Be determined by the court to have charges, risk level, criminal history, etc. deemed acceptable for diversion from jail.
- Be determined by a JDSA engagement specialist to be ready for treatment or services.
- Be motivated to fully participate in treatment.
- Have your mental health illness properly managed.
For More Information:
To inquire about the program, contact the Bail Commissioner’s Office, Private Attorney or Public Defender’s Office, or Family Services of the Court where the client is in custody.
Those with charges or situations presenting an obvious risk to community safety will not be accepted.
