How Does BHG work with Criminal Justice Partners?
In this video, BHG Chief Executive Officer, Tony Kilgore explains how the organization partners with criminal justice referral partners to ensure patients involved in justice programs receive timely, coordinated access to addiction treatment. He highlights strategies for building strong relationships, streamlining communication and supporting providers so patients can begin their recovery journey as quickly as possible.
Strengthening Criminal Justice Partnerships
BHG prioritizes criminal justice referral partner collaboration with prisons and jails, courts, probation and parole and law enforcement. BHG ensures individuals transitioning from justice programs receive immediate access to treatment, reducing gaps that can lead to relapse or readmission.
Coordinated Access for Justice-Involved Patients
Through focused collaboration, criminal justice partners benefit from:
- Streamlined referral processes for individuals entering treatment from jails or courts
- Clear guidance on intake, assessments and care planning
- Support for patients during transitions back into the community or outpatient care
This coordinated approach helps justice-involved patients access timely, evidence-based care while reducing administrative barriers.
Maintaining High-Quality, Compassionate Care
Even while focusing on efficiency and timeliness, BHG ensures that all justice-involved patients receive high-quality, compassionate, evidence-based care. By collaborating with criminal justice partners, BHG upholds consistent treatment standards and strengthens the capacity of justice programs to support long-term recovery.
A Shared Mission for Better Outcomes
Criminal justice referral partner collaboration allows organizations to work together toward a shared goal: improving patient outcomes and supporting successful reintegration. BHG creates partnerships that enhance access to treatment and build safer, healthier communities.
