News Report | February 9, 2020
Sarpy County, Nebraska Planning New Jail With Space For Mental Health Resources
Sarpy County, Nebraska is planning to open a new 400-bed jail in 2022 that will include space for mental health resources and programs for those about to leave jail. The current jail was designed to hold 148 individuals, and it does not have space for mental health and reentry programs, which are considered best practices. Currently, a jail employee provides case management functions, setting up services and identifying treatment options. Mental health care is currently provided by a contracted medical professional.
Preliminary plans for the new jail include space for community partners who can connect inmates to services that . . .