- Enrollment in VA care prior to release from incarceration.
- Address compensation related issues prior to release.
- Releasing with medical appointment and mental health appointment scheduled (appointment on day of release is helpful).
- Releasing earlier in the week. Friday releases are a disaster usually.
- Stable housing is key.
- Focus on employment services.
- Priority given to veterans in employment resources.
- Treatment is important but housing and employment should be priority.