Presented by National Healthcare for the Homeless Council
Jail inmates and detainees have a constitutional entitlement to shelter, regular meals and health
care services while incarcerated. But once they are released, many individuals are without resources
and unable to meet their basic needs. Those who were homeless may return to homelessness;
others may become newly homeless. People who have no place to go when released from jail face
many barriers accessing health care, substance abuse treatment, and mental health services.
Categories:
Clinical Practice, Homeless Services, Incarceration and Homelessness