Division of Medical and Forensic Services
Providing secure, humane supervision and evidence-based rehabilitation while Promoting Public Safety with Respect, Professionalism, Dedication and Courage as One Team.
The Division of Medical and Forensic Services is the entity charged with providing health care (medical, dental, and behavioral health) to those in the care and custody of the New Hampshire Department of Corrections. In collaboration with community partners, our approach to health care is to improve the overall health of the population we serve, promote a positive patient experience, and reduce the per capita cost of care.
Our health care delivery system is designed to meet the needs of those incarcerated in our facilities, for both chronic and acute conditions. This is achieved by the availability of outpatient-style services, residential services, and infirmary-level inpatient care for both medical and psychiatric services. The hospital level of care for medical needs is accomplished through partnerships with various community hospitals. The Secure Psychiatric Unit provides safe and secure levels of care for acute psychiatric issues per NH Statutes.
Medical services offered include individual appointments for chronic and acute conditions, sick call, and infirmary-level of care for the intensive observation that does not require hospitalization. Dental services include preventive interventions, remediation of acute conditions, and provision of dental appliances. Behavioral health services offered are outpatient services for mental health conditions, substance use disorder, and treatment to address deviant sexual behaviors. In addition, there are specialized housing units designed as modified therapeutic communities to address co-occurring disorders, substance use disorders, and other mental health disorders (e.g., Wellness, Focus, Intensive Sexual Offender Program, and Residential Treatment Unit).
Patient education is integral to helping keep residents healthy and informed about their conditions. To that end, Division employees offer individual education, and we utilize electronic mailings to provide education on a wide variety of healthcare topics delivered through the resident tablet technology.
