Second Chance Act
Second Chance Act supports people returning from incarceration under Massachusetts parole supervision through coordinated substance use and behavioral health care to improve reentry and community safety.
Funder: Office of Grants and Research
Due Dates: Not specified
Funding Amounts: Federal funding supports the Community Pathways Program; award amounts are not specified
Summary: Supports coordinated substance use and behavioral health care for individuals returning from incarceration under Massachusetts Parole Board supervision.
Key Information: Funding awarded to OGR is currently used for the Community Pathways Program through a partnership with UMass Chan Medical School.
Description
Second Chance Act grant funding awarded to the Office of Grants and Research (OGR) supports the Community Pathways Program, a federally funded partnership with UMass Chan Medical School. The program serves individuals returning from incarceration under Massachusetts Parole Board supervision who are experiencing substance use and behavioral health disorders. Its mission is to support successful reentry, improve health outcomes, and enhance community safety.
The program strengthens communication, relationships, and connectedness among Parole staff, supervised individuals, and community providers. It combines customized staff training, ongoing provider engagement, and access to clinical and pharmacological consultation. These activities aim to improve access to care, maximize resources available to Parole Officers, and support responses that balance individual treatment needs with accountability.
