Mental Wellness
Mental Health Support
Incarceration impacts everyone’s emotional stability. Use these emergency contacts, counseling programs, and self-care tools to support your loved one while protecting your own mental health.
Document Medications
Keep a list of prescriptions, dosages, and pharmacy contacts. Provide copies to intake staff or attorneys so treatment can continue without interruption.
Ways to Find Support
Trauma-Informed Counseling
Nonprofits partner with licensed clinicians to provide grief counseling, anxiety treatment, and care plans tailored to incarceration-related stress.
Peer Support & Faith-Based Groups
Community circles and chaplain programs offer free weekly meetings for spouses, parents, and returning citizens.
Telehealth & Jail-Based Services
Some facilities contract with telehealth providers for counseling and psychiatry. Families can request mental health assessments through the jail’s medical unit.
Emergency Contacts
Available 24/7Frequently Asked Questions
Mental HealthHow do I request mental health care for someone in jail?
Contact the jail’s medical unit or submit a written request to classification. Provide details about diagnoses, medications, and emergency contacts.
Can families speak with jail medical staff?
Policies vary. Some facilities allow HIPAA releases so clinicians can share updates. Ask for the jail’s medical records office to confirm procedures.
Are there free counseling services for families?
Yes. Organizations like NAMI, local faith centers, and community mental health clinics often provide short-term counseling or referrals.
What happens if medications are missing or delayed?
Document the issue, file a grievance, and notify your attorney. Medical neglect can be escalated to the jail administration or state oversight agencies.