Luzerne-Wyoming Counties Mental Health and Developmental Services - Mental Health Forensic Services for Adults

111 N Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 300, Wilkes Barre, PA 18701

Eligibility

Individuals identified by Luzerne County Justice System in need of specialized mental health service.

Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

(570) 825-1579

Voice

(570) 825-9441

Voice

Application process

Call for information on programs.

Fees

Services free or charge.

Service area

Luzerne, PA
Wyoming, PA

Description

Specialized treatment court that identifies and intercepts non-violent adult offenders with mental illness or a co-occurring disorder. FACT provides comprehensive evidence-based treatment to high risk individuals with a criminal background, severe mental illness as well as Drug and Alcohol issues. Prison re-entry programrovides life skills counseling to inmates with mental illness and prepares them for re-entry to the community. IMED (Intercept Model for Early Intervention) provides services to those 18 years and older with Medicaid who have come to the attention of the Criminal Justice System via police and/or magisterial involvement.

What's Here

Mental Health Evaluation Mental Health Courts Inmate Support Services Early Intervention for Mental Illness

Providing organization

Luzerne-Wyoming Counties Mental Health and Developmental Services

Assisted by the Mental Health and Developmental Services Advisory Board, the bi-county Mental Health and Developmental Services' office provides a full range of mental health and intellectual disability services responsive to individual and community needs.