Partner Type

Re-Entry Services

Description and Mission

On April 22, 2003, Boone County established a Mental Health Court, which is an alternative sentencing program that uses a team approach to provide mental health and other services to the mentally ill who have been arrested for non-violent offenses in Boone County. A team of court and mental health workers designs a program for each defendant to address their mental health needs, and to provide them the essential skills for functioning in society without further intervention from the criminal justice system. The progress of each individual in his or her treatment plan is closely monitored by the team, with adjustments in the plan being made as necessary, and sanctions issued for non-compliance. Defendants must be involved in the program for a minimum of one year, and the period of participation can be extended to two years.

Activities:

Students enrolled in a capstone psychology course may serve with the court staff, assist with preparation and participate in court hearings and weekly case management meetings.

Special emphasis and skills:

__Legal, Advocacy, Alcohol Abuse Prevention, Crime Prevention, Drug Abuse Prevention, Life Skills Training

Extra Projects

Projects consistent with the organization’s mission are available; there are currently no special projects posted.

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Contact Information:

Stacey Crane

705 E. Walnut ST.
Columbia, MO 65201-4487
Phone: 886-4232

Homepage

http://www.courts.mo.gov/hosted/circuit13/mentalhealth.htm

I want to earn credit for service (through service-learning)

In order to earn credit while serving on this project, please contact the service-learning office online by submitting this form or calling us at 573.882.0227.

I want to volunteer

If you want to volunteer with this agency, please contact them directly through the contact information listed above.