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Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments (TCOOMMI)
Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments (TCOOMMI)
Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments (TCOOMMI)
Tuesday 27th December 2022
Learn about TCOOMMI's mental health care for Texas prisoners with Kelsey Heichelheim on 'Learn MORE with the CORE'. Explore care levels, challenges, and reform.
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Get the buttons here!TCOOMMI Insights: Navigating Mental Health Care in Texas Prisons
Society trains you to think about things a certain way it does, and I've discovered there are people with felonies, or they're, you know, they've made mistakes, and a lot of them are great people.
Ever wondered how mental health care works within the Texas prison system? This episode of 'Learn MORE with the CORE' dives into the Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments (TCOOMMI) program, featuring insights from Kelsey Heichelheim, one of Community Healthcore's dedicated service providers. Kelsey breaks down the different levels of care provided by TCOOMMI and highlights the vital community partnerships that support their work.
She shares the challenges faced when working with parolees and probationers and discusses the broader impact of the prison system on mental health. This episode doesn't shy away from tough topics, addressing the pressing need for reform in how society views and treats offenders. Kelsey also shares heartwarming success stories that showcase the positive outcomes of empathy and understanding in rehabilitation. For anyone interested in mental health, prison reform, or community support systems, this episode is a must-listen.
It offers a deep look into how TCOOMMI is making a difference and calls for a change in societal attitudes towards offenders. Tune in to hear about the power of supported employment opportunities and how they can transform lives.