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Mental Health Diversion
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New Law Provides Opportunities for Mental Health Diversion
AB 1810 (15) was a significant change to CA state law, creating new opportunities for justice system-involved individuals living with mental illness. The new law provides a pathway for individuals with behavioral health conditions to enter a mental health program wherein, upon successful completion of this program, the charges will be dismissed.
County behavioral health departments and outside treatment organizations are working diligently with justice partners – including judges, district attorneys, sheriffs and public defenders – to establish local programs to help implement AB 1810.
With the right supports and services, individuals experiencing serious mental illness can live in the community and receive appropriate treatment outside criminal justice settings.
*programs will range from 6 to 24 months. 18 months is not mandated
Source: Link to Law: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201720180AB1810[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”2″ blox_padding_top=”35″ blox_padding_bottom=”35″ blox_bgcolor=”#efefef”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Process begins when the client retains an attorney or public defender
Their defense strategy includes Mental Health Diversion as path for their legal case (AB 1810)
Client retains and meets with a Forensic Psychologist for an evaluation
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Treatment Plan Monitoring
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Utilizing the latest technology in monitoring, OPTIONS Case Managers provide accurate and reliable monitoring of the
client’s full treatment plan. Contact with the client is managed using the InTouch by TrackGroup application on the
client’s phone. Alcohol and location monitoring provided by DMS using the SCRAM devices. Drug patches test for the
use of illegal drugs, while treatment plan medications are monitored by personal interview and counsellor mandated
blood or urine screenings.
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What you can expect as a Client of OPTIONS
Whether referred to us by an attorney or a court ordered program we are here to
serve the client. The road to recovery or through the legal system is stressful and
challenging. Our mission is to provide positive and modern solutions to guide our
clients back to a healthy and sober lifestyle.
What you can expect as a referring attorney…
Your client will be treated like family to support them through the recovery process.
With over 12 years of experience, we are California’s leader in providing effective
solutions to fight alcohol and drug addiction. We are trusted by courts and social
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Criteria for Program Eligibility
(pursuant to PC 1001.36(b):
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OPTIONS Program Pricing
(per program)
AB1810 (Report Only) – 500
AB1810 (Report + therapy twice/month) – $800
AB1810 (Report + therapy + SCRAM) – $1250
AB1810 (Report + therapy + SCRAM +Drug) – $1400
AB1810 (Report + therapy + SCRAM + GPS) – $1800
AB1810 (Report + therapy + SCRAM + GPS + Drug) – $2000[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]