As jurisdictions test out ways to fund initiatives at the intersection of criminal justice and behavioral health, it can be helpful to see what sustainability looks like in practice. Consult these resources to get tips, learn from your peers in the field, and find out practical ways to make financial sustainability a reality for your initiative.

Local communities across the country are developing initiatives at the intersection of justice and behavioral health. Accessing federal funding through a State Administrative Agency (SAA) is one resource communities can use to achieve financially sustainable initiatives. As part of the Financing the Future of Local Initiatives project, the National Criminal Justice Association has developed this video and tip sheet featuring Shannon Dion, former director of the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, sharing tips on how local entities can learn about and apply for criminal justice resources through their SAA.