Connections extends vital medical, dental, and mental health care, along with substance abuse and sex offender treatment, to over 6,500 individuals within the Delaware Department of Correction’s unified prison system spanning Delaware and Maryland.
Our dedicated teams operate within all Delaware Level 5 prisons, catering to both men and women undergoing sentencing or awaiting trial, along with those in Level 4 work-release facilities and violation of probation centers. Our nonprofit approach prioritizes patient well-being over profits, with a firm commitment to reducing recidivism rates and fostering effective rehabilitation. To aid in reintegration, we’ve established a robust re-entry program aimed at helping incarcerated individuals secure housing, employment, and stability as they transition back into the community.
Our involvement in correctional health care dates back to 2012 when we secured a contract to deliver mental health, substance abuse, and sex offender treatment across all DOC facilities, swiftly mobilizing to assume full responsibilities within a tight timeframe. Over the years, we’ve maintained near-full capacity in substance abuse beds—a historic challenge for other vendors—while introducing innovative programs such as “6 for 1” for female detainees at Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution and DUI treatment at Sussex Correctional Institution.
Moreover, our comprehensive sex offender treatment program, operational statewide, includes specialized provisions for Level Three sex offenders on probation residing in the community. In July 2014, we expanded our services to encompass all health care provisions within the Delaware Department of Correction, achieving significant milestones in health care delivery, dental services, and transition planning.
In a strategic move toward targeted expansion, Connections initiated a three-year contract in July 2016 to deliver medical, mental health, and addiction treatment to detainees and inmates at the Caroline County Correctional Center in Maryland. This marked our first venture beyond Delaware’s borders, aligning with our strategic vision outlined in the 2015 Strategic Plan. Situated in Denton, Maryland, the Caroline County jail accommodates approximately 100 prisoners, extending our reach and impact beyond state lines.