Incarcerated Support

Puppies Behind Bars

Puppies Behind Bars (PBB) involves incarcerated individuals in the training of service dogs for wounded veterans, first responders, facility dogs for police departments, and explosive-detection canines for law enforcement. Puppies are brought into prisons at 8 weeks old and live with their inmate handlers for about two years. Through this program, inmates gain a sense of purpose and responsibility, learning the value of contributing positively to society.

Prison Yoga Project

Website: www.prisonyoga.org

The Prison Yoga Project offers yoga and mindfulness programs to incarcerated individuals, helping them manage stress, develop emotional resilience, and improve overall mental health.

The Lionheart Foundation

Website: www.lionheart.org

The Lionheart Foundation provides emotional literacy programs to incarcerated adults and youth. Their initiative, Houses of Healing, offers rehabilitative resources aimed at fostering personal development and mental well-being.

InsideOUT Writers

Website: www.insideoutwriters.org

InsideOUT Writers uses creative writing as a therapeutic tool for incarcerated youth, helping them process their experiences, express their emotions, and develop healthier coping mechanisms.

Mental Health America – Incarcerated Persons

Website: http://www.mhanational.org/issues/mental-health-and-criminal-justice

Mental Health America provides resources and advocacy for the mental health of incarcerated individuals, focusing on policy reform and the promotion of mental health services within the criminal justice system.

Correctional Association of New York

Website: www.correctionalassociation.org

The Correctional Association of New York advocates for humane prison conditions and the rights of incarcerated individuals. They offer mental health resources and support services aimed at improving the well-being of inmates.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) – Incarcerated Individuals

Website: http://www.nami.org/Find-Support/Living-with-a-Mental-Health-Condition/In-Crisis/Mental-Health-and-Justice

NAMI provides education, support, and advocacy for incarcerated individuals with mental health conditions, aiming to ensure they receive appropriate care and support within the justice system.

The Fortune Society

Website: www.fortunesociety.org

The Fortune Society offers comprehensive services to incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals, including mental health support, substance abuse treatment, and reintegration programs.

The Sentencing Project

Website: www.sentencingproject.org

The Sentencing Project advocates for sentencing reform and provides research and resources on the intersection of mental health and the criminal justice system, promoting policies that support the mental well-being of incarcerated individuals.