Assessments
Adults in custody participate in a physical health assessment, along with written and verbal evaluations designed to measure academic ability, cognitive skills, and English comprehension. Mental health screenings are also conducted.
Additional assessments evaluate alcohol and drug use, work experience and certifications, family status, residency, native language, and religious background. These assessments are typically group-administered and computer scored.
Physical Health
Health Services conducts a complete medical history and performs a thorough physical and dental examination during intake. Individuals receive an initial health screening, tuberculosis test, and the opportunity to begin vaccination for Hepatitis A and B.
This process helps identify medical and dental needs and establishes a comprehensive health record.
Coffee Creek Intake Center (CCIC) also provides medical and emergency dental care, as well as prescription medications. Individuals requiring additional care may be scheduled for services at an appropriate facility.
Mental Health
Behavioral Health Services (BHS) provides mental health screening and assessment to all individuals at intake. Those with at least a fourth-grade reading level complete the Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI), which evaluates a broad range of mental health conditions.
Individuals without adequate reading skills receive additional cognitive assessments and a clinical interview to identify developmental disabilities or other mental health concerns.
Further evaluation is provided for individuals with elevated PAI scores, recent psychological concerns, suicidal thoughts or behavior, or those currently taking medication for a mental disorder. Approximately 60 percent of individuals receive a one-on-one clinical interview.
Case Planning
Level of Service and Case Management Inventory (LS/CMI)
The intake and assessment process includes evaluating the Level of Service and Case Management Inventory (LS/CMI), which is used to guide case plan development. This assessment helps identify appropriate programs based on individual risk factors.
An intake correctional counselor reviews the results and develops an individualized case plan to support each person’s needs and successful reentry.