SUMMARY 
This program assisted living residences and supportive services to clients referred by the Office of Civil and Forensic Mental Health for out-of-custody competency restoration.

BACKGROUND
Homelessness presents a significant challenge to out-of-custody competency evaluation and restoration.  Many defendants remain in custody during the competency process because releasing them, without a stable place to live, would not be conducive to positive restoration outcomes, and may exacerbate behavioral health conditions.  Temporary, or transitional housing, of the type that would benefit a justice-involved population, is a resource gap statewide.  Solange Assisted Living presented an opportunity to meet this need. 

ELEMENTS
Provided assisted living residences, onsite clinical counseling, case management, peer coaching, medication management, public benefits enrollment, transportation, and 24/7 staff supervision

PROGRAM STAFF
Funding supported several staff positions to provide the program elements listed above.

CAPACITY
20 clients at a time

OUTCOMES
Decrease in individuals who required admittance to the state hospital for competency restoration; Increase in individuals who engage in behavioral treatment out of custody; Decrease in time to reach competency outcome

STANDOUT ASPECTS
This program utilized assisted living facilities to establish a supporting living environment for competency clients.    

FUNDING
$600,000 for one year