Those We Serve: Ronalds Story

September 27, 2023

After serving two years in prison, Ronald needed help getting back on his feet and finding direction. Through the Behavioral Health for Justice-Involved Individuals (BH-JI) program, he found support in his Care Navigator Carla. Watch the video to learn how Ronald says the program helped him save himself, his future, and his family.


About the Behavioral Health for Justice-Involved Individuals Program

Funded by MassHealth, the BH-JI program helps support individuals who are “justice-involved,” including people leaving jail or prison within six months, people who have recently left jail or prison within a year, people on parole, and people on probation. All individuals enrolled in the program are assigned a Care Navigator who helps develop a person-centered support plan and connects them with services and supports they need to be successful in the community.


Care Navigators help:


  • Support the transition from a correctional facility to the community.
  • Set goals for recovery, wellness, empowerment, and independent living.
  • Coordinate with healthcare providers, managed care plans, public service agencies, community service organizations, correctional services, Probation Officers, and Parole Officers.
  • Schedule appointments with clinicians to treat mental health conditions, substance use disorder, and physical health conditions
  • Obtain a government ID card, find housing, and apply for benefits, and community services.
  • Connect with healthy social groups.


Contact us for more information or call 413-301-WELL (9355).

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