Court & Justice-Involved (CJI) Collaborative
The Court & Justice Involved Collaborative delivers programs that integrate mental health and legal perspective to address the complex intersection of mental illness and the criminal justice system. Our work focuses on balancing public safety with individual well-being for those affected by mental illness. Our team provide a continuum of services to justice-involved (JI) individuals struggling with mental illness, which includes, but is not limited to, assessment, treatment, crisis intervention, and court-based solutions in collaboration with justice partners within the community.
Programs
Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE Court)
10/27/2026
The CARE Court is a new civil court process that helps people living with mental health and substance use challenges get connected to voluntary treatment for up to 24 months via a CARE Agreement or Plan. Participants may receive support such as counseling, medication, housing options, social services, and other resources that promote overall well-being.
Assisted Outpatient Treatment
10/26/2026
The AOT program is for individuals with a history of severe and chronic mental health concerns, a history of repeated hospitalizations and/or incarcerations related to untreated or underrated mental illness, and/or a history of violent behaviors to self or others
CJI Program Flyers
Full-Service Partnership (FSP)
Bay Area Community Services (BACS) THRIVE FSP Flyer