If I am helping someone transition out of a Rhode Island correctional facility, what is the main goal of their discharge planning? What specific support services does the Reentry Services Unit offer, and are there any specialized planners for particular needs, such as mental health or substance use?
Navigate to the Rhode Island Department of Corrections website. Click on the 'Programs & Services' dropdown menu. Select 'Transitional Services & Discharge Planning' from the dropdown. Read the content on the 'Reentry Services Unit' page to identify the main purpose of discharge planning. Identify and list the types of support services offered by the Reentry Services Unit. Determine if there are any specialized discharge planners mentioned for specific needs and list them.
State that the main goal of discharge planning is to create a transition plan to ensure the offender receives necessary services in the community post-release to facilitate successful reentry and prevent further incarcerations. List the following types of support services: housing, mental health, health services, substance use disorder treatment, medically assisted treatment, and youthful offender programming. Identify and list the specialized discharge planners or areas of focus as: severe mental illness, youthful offender related issues, substance issues, and medical discharge.