Court & Justice-Involved (CJI) Collaborative

The Court & Justice Involved Collaborative delivers programs that integrate mental health and legal perspective to address the complex intersection of mental illness and the criminal justice system. Our work focuses on balancing public safety with individual well-being for those affected by mental illness. Our team provide a continuum of services to justice-involved (JI) individuals struggling with mental illness, which includes, but is not limited to, assessment, treatment, crisis intervention, and court-based solutions in collaboration with justice partners within the community.

Programs

Co-Response Crisis Intervention Team

11/10/2026

The CCIT is a collaborative between BHS and first responders to respond together to emergency calls for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. The CCIT teams include a law enforcement officer or paramedic trained in Crisis Intervention Training and a Sacramento BHS licensed Senior Mental Health Counselor.

Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE Court)

11/04/2026

The CARE Court is a new civil court process that helps people living with mental health and substance use challenges get connected to voluntary treatment for up to 24 months via a CARE Agreement or Plan. Participants may receive support such as counseling, medication, housing options, social services, and other resources that promote overall well-being.

CJI Program Flyers

Full-Service Partnership (FSP)

Bay Area Community Services (BACS) THRIVE FSP Flyer

Outpatient (OP)

BACS THRIVE OP Flyer​

WSH THRIVE OP Flyer

Prop 36

Prop 36 Archive

Justice-Related Meetings

CJI Community Meetings

Other ​Resources Archive

BHS Resources for Law Enforcement

CJI Programs' Job Opening Flyers Archive

​CARE Court SMHC

JCAT SMHC

CJI Programs

Court & Justice-Involved Data Dashboard