Behavioral Health Taskforce

The Boone County Behavioral Health Taskforce supports the development of comprehensive, locally driven responses to behavioral health. Our partners consist of the criminal justice system, local hospitals, treatment centers, County and City government, law enforcement, and other community organizations.

Programs
Our programs are funded through multiple federal grant opportunities from the Department of Justice and work hand in hand to reduce recidivism and provide access to behavioral health services in Boone County.

Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Reduction Program (COAR)

Identify and connect individuals and their families to local recovery support services
Implement behavioral health screenings in the Boone County Jail and develop a recovery release plan for inmates who struggle with substance abuse
Narcan distribution to the local community and businesses

Support Outreach Recovery Team (SORT)

Connect with law enforcement to intervene with individuals having contact with law enforcement due to behavioral health concerns
Provide Substance Abuse treatment and assessments in the local jail

To make a referral to either of these programs, please contact our Program Navigator, Allie Carlstrom, at 815-708-4950 or acarlstrom@boonehealth.org

For any questions about our programs or membership on the Taskforce, please reach out to Program Manager, Jessica Perillo, at 815-708-4123 or jperillo@boonehealth.org