Colorado SB18-250: Jail-Based Behavioral Health Services

The legislation was sent to the governor on May 16, 2018. The provisions of Colorado Senate Bill (SB)-18-250 continue a program housed within the Colorado Office of Behavioral Health (OBH). The purpose is to provide adequate staff to complete competency and behavioral health screenings, prescribe psychiatric medications as necessary, and provide mental health counseling, addiction disorder treatment, and transitional care coordination; train jail staff on behavioral health disorders and best practices in working with individuals with mental health, addiction, and co-occurring disorders; and fund administrative costs to jails participating in the program. OBH shall prioritize jails with . . .