Prisons & Jails
Partnering with Prisons and Jails to Support Recovery
BHG works alongside justice partners to ensure people have access to the treatment and support they need to heal, stabilize and succeed beyond the justice system.
Improving Outcomes Through Treatment
Supporting Corrections With Treatment Solutions
Substance use disorder (SUD), including opioid use disorder (OUD), is highly prevalent among justice-involved populations. Studies show that a large proportion of incarcerated individuals struggle with SUD, yet access to evidence-based treatment in correctional settings is often limited. Untreated SUD contributes to higher recidivism rates, increased healthcare costs and greater risk to both individuals and communities after release.
BHG provides correctional systems with trusted, scalable and evidence-based solutions to address SUD/OUD among incarcerated individuals and those under community supervision.
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What Makes BHG Different in Correctional Settings
What sets BHG apart in correctional settings is our ability to combine evidence-based treatment with operational reliability and outcomes transparency—helping facilities reduce recidivism, support compliance and improve post-release success.
Staffing Assurance
Certified prescribers, trained nursing staff and dedicated masters-level clinical liaisons (with contractual agreement) for virtual intake and streamlined re-entry.
Full-Spectrum MAT Options
Methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone (including long-acting injectables like Sublocade®, Brixadi® and Vivitrol®) reduce relapse risk and address diversion concerns.
Compliance and Outcomes Transparency
97% of patients under BHG care had no repeat arrests in the first year of treatment. Facilities can access online referral portals and HIPAA- compliant metrics.
Tailored Programs for Correctional Facilities
Our correctional healthcare partnerships include county jails and state Department of Corrections (DOC) facilities, where MAT programs reduce withdrawal-related emergencies, recidivism and healthcare costs.
- Incarcerated Patient Populations: Rapid intake, stabilization and harm reduction strategies to reduce withdrawal-related health risks once released and structured reentry planning.
- High-Risk Individuals: Specialized care for patients with chronic substance use or co-occurring mental health conditions.
- Reentry and Transition Planning: Warm handoffs to outpatient care upon release, ensuring continuity of care and reducing gaps that lead to relapse.
Training & Support for Correctional Staff
BHG can provide resources and training for correctional staff, including:
Understanding substance use disorders
The role of medication-assisted treatment (MAT)
Recognizing signs of withdrawal or overdose
Frequently Asked Questions for Prisons and Jails
What are the benefits of SUD Treatment and MAT for justice-involved individuals?
MAT and structured SUD programs in correctional settings help individuals manage withdrawal, stabilize and reduce relapse risk. Evidence shows these programs improve treatment retention, reduce overdose risk, lower recidivism, support healthier community reentry and prepare individuals for a smoother transition back into society.
How does BHG support reentry from prison to community care?
BHG offers structured reentry planning, including warm handoffs to BHG’s outpatient clinics and continued support through counseling and MAT. This ensures treatment continuity, supports long-term recovery and reduces the likelihood of recidivism.