Publications

Lifelines

Linking to Federal Benefits for
People Exiting Corrections
Blueprint for Action

Volume 1 makes the case for assisting people with mental illnesses in corrections facilities to gain prompt access upon release to the federal benefits that enable successful re-entry -- income support, health care, food stamps, etc.

Volume 2 is the blueprint for action, describing in detail what state and local governments and correctional facilties can do to enable individuals to access federal benefits promptly upon their release from incarceration.

Volume 3 explains the federal rules on benefit programs and the need for collaboration between corrections and mental health for sharing health information. Includes an extensive list of online resources.

Download Adobe PDF files through the links below or purchase print copies.

PDF of all three volumes (108 pages)

PDF of Volume 1 (18 pages)

PDF of Volume 2 (52 pages)

PDF of Volume 3 (38 pages)