Discharge Planning Checklist | Kings County, CA
This resource is a brief discharge checklist used to assess immediate reentry needs and ensure individuals are prepared for release from custody. It focuses on critical domains such as housing, medications, insurance, identification, substance use, mental health needs, and access to basic resources like transportation and naloxone.
How to use it
The checklist should be completed shortly before release to confirm whether essential needs and supports are in place. Staff can use the responses to make rapid referrals, provide resources (e.g., bus passes, Narcan), and coordinate connections to housing, treatment, and community services.
Who might use it
This checklist is intended for use by correctional staff, reentry coordinators, and healthcare providers working with individuals nearing release. It is completed with incarcerated individuals to quickly identify unmet needs and facilitate last-minute service connections.