Clinics strengthen jail mental health care through partnered services
Long cites ongoing referrals with The Free Clinics to provide proper medications for inmates. Sheriff Maj. Frank Stout agrees the partnership saves taxpayer dollars, saying The Free Clinics have been a life saver for substance abuse and mental health care at the detention center, with medications costing thousands monthly without it.
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Free Clinics aids inmates with non opioid meds and care
Inmates at the facility are not given pain medications. A physician assistant and a mental health counselor review needs and guide prescriptions to a doctor. The program emphasizes stabilizing inmates with psychiatric and substance abuse care and coordinating post-release treatment with community partners.
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