California AB2259 establishes a three-year pilot program to provide mental health therapy to incarcerated individuals within 90 days of their release.

California AB2259 mandates the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to create a three-year pilot program at two institutions, one for each gender, offering mental health therapy to incarcerated individuals within 90 days of their release. The program will provide access to mental health therapy through virtual therapy opportunities or in-person sessions, at least twice per month for a minimum of 50 minutes. Services may be covered through Medi-Cal or other funding sources.

California AB2259 establishes a three-year pilot program to provide mental health therapy to incarcerated individuals within 90 days of their release.

California AB2259 mandates the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to create a three-year pilot program at two institutions, one for each gender, offering mental health therapy to incarcerated individuals within 90 days of their release. The program will provide access to mental health therapy through virtual therapy opportunities or in-person sessions, at least twice per month for a minimum of 50 minutes. Services may be covered through Medi-Cal or other funding sources.