Today, the majority of individuals in our custody are dealing with underlying substance use and/or mental health issues.
These issues are frequently underlying factors in the activity which brings individuals in contact with the criminal justice system. Helping individuals address these issues while incarcerated is key to reducing the chances they have repeat contact with law enforcement following their release.
With this in mind, the Middlesex Sheriff's Office offers a variety of programs including – but not limited to – medication assisted treatment, traditional 12-step self-help groups, cognitive behavioral classes, parenting classes, anger management classes, and victim impact panels.
