Criminal Justice Programs

Criminal Justice Partnership Programs

Connecting Justice with Healing

Alliance Healthcare Services partners with Memphis's criminal justice system to break the cycle of incarceration by addressing the root causes of criminal behavior through comprehensive mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Our programs serve as bridges between the courthouse and recovery, offering alternatives that benefit individuals, families, and the entire community.

Mental Health Court

The Shelby County Mental Health Court provides an alternative to jail by offering mental health care and other services needed by the individual.

Alliance participated in its development and has staff attending the weekly court proceedings, ensuring seamless coordination between legal requirements and therapeutic goals.

Alliance provides pharmacy services for the court, guaranteeing participants have immediate access to prescribed medications without barriers.

Jericho Project

The Jericho Project is a post-disposition and jail diversion strategy for people diagnosed with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and Co-Occurring Disorders.

Alliance has partnered with the Public Defender's Office since 1995 to provide intensive outpatient treatment that includes a psychiatrist and/or nurse practitioner, therapist, recovery support specialist and case manager.

This comprehensive team approach addresses both mental health and legal challenges simultaneously, helping participants rebuild their lives while meeting court obligations.

Take the first step. Call (901) 369-1410 today.

Federal Probation Program

Alliance maintains a contract with the Federal Bureau of Prisons to provide psychiatric services for individuals in need of outpatient behavioral health services since 2007.

Our specialized team understands the unique challenges faced by federal probationers, offering evidence-based treatment that supports successful community reintegration.

This long-standing partnership demonstrates our commitment to serving justice-involved individuals regardless of the complexity of their legal situations.

Mobile Crisis Assessments

Mobile Crisis Assessments are provided to anyone incarcerated who is 18 and older, bringing mental health expertise directly into the jail environment.

Telehealth is offered as well to expedite assessments, ensuring rapid response when individuals are experiencing psychiatric emergencies behind bars. This immediate intervention prevents escalation and connects people to appropriate treatment resources upon release.

Office of Reentry

The Office of Reentry refers individuals who need mental health and substance abuse treatment as they transition back into the community.

These partnerships recognize that successful reentry requires addressing underlying behavioral health conditions that may have contributed to criminal behavior.

Our collaborative approach ensures that returning citizens have the support they need to rebuild their lives and avoid recidivism.

Referrals and Admissions

Referrals and admissions occur through our open access intake process, eliminating barriers that might prevent justice-involved individuals from accessing care.

Intakes and psychiatric evaluations are available same day Monday through Friday during normal business hours, recognizing that timing is critical for this vulnerable population.

Referrals are received from specialty courts and jail discharge staff, creating a seamless pathway from incarceration to treatment and recovery.