MI HB5698

Creates prerelease mental health discharge plans for incarcerated individuals receiving mental health services, including mental health assessments using standardized tools (PHQ-9, GAD-7, PHQ-2, Opioid Risk Tool), scheduled postrelease appointments with mental health professionals, medication access plans, and Medicaid/Medicare enrollment information.

Requires psychiatric examinations within 7 days of arrival at reception centers and screening for significant diagnoses (including post-traumatic prison disorder, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, substance abuse) at least every 6 months during incarceration, with culturally sensitive treatment and services provided when diagnoses are identified.

Mandates the Department of Corrections provide treatment and services including therapeutic programs (art therapy, animal-assisted therapy, music therapy, trauma-focused cognitive therapy), family and individual counseling, medication, and group therapy for incarcerated individuals with significant diagnoses.

Requires annual reporting to legislature starting April 1, 2026, on the number of incarcerated individuals receiving mental health treatment, educational programs, and those without high school diplomas or equivalency certificates not in educational programs.

Mandates training for all Department of Corrections employees on mental health crisis response, de-escalation techniques, recognizing suicide risk, minimizing retraumatization, and culturally sensitive interactions with incarcerated individuals.