Wednesday, February 5, 2025
2/5/2025
Unity Health Care, the primary medical provider for the District of Columbia's Department of Corrections, proposes an innovative and comprehensive program to enhance care transitions for justice-involved individuals (JI-R) reentering the community. This project aims to bridge critical gaps in health care and social services that disproportionately affect JI-R individuals, who often suffer from chronic conditions, mental health disorders, substance use disorders (SUDs), and infectious diseases. Recognizing the profound barriers to successful reentry, our program will implement a robust, integrated care model that includes pre-release planning, intensive care coordination, and holistic support services for patients with only 90 days left to reenter the community. By fostering strong community partnerships and utilizing evidence-based practices, we aim to ensure continuity of care, improve health outcomes, and support the reintegration of JI-R individuals into society. This initiative will not only address immediate health needs but also tackle social determinants of health, ultimately promoting long-term stability and reducing recidivism. It would also pair individuals with a peer-support navigator, helping them navigate the health care and community systems to better manage their needs. Unity Health Care is committed to transforming the health landscape for justice-involved populations and creating a sustainable model of care that can be replicated and scaled across similar settings.
HHS’ Tracking Accountability in Government Grants System (TAGGS) website provides access to detailed descriptions of grants, loans, aggregated direct payments and other types of financial assistance awarded by the HHS Operating Divisions (OPDIVs) and the Office of the Secretary Staff Divisions (STAFFDIVs).