How Medical and Mental Health Services Work at Licking County Jail

When someone you care about is in custody, you want answers fast: can they get medical care, and how soon? Here's what the Licking County Justice Center says about medical, dental, and mental health services.

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How Medical and Mental Health Services Work at Licking County Jail

Inmates at the Licking County Justice Center have access to medical, dental, and mental health services. The jail also says no one is denied care because they can't pay - good news if cost is a worry.

According to the jail, inmates receive a physical and mental health assessment within 14 days of incarceration. If your loved one has ongoing health issues or you're concerned about their mental state, this timeline gives you a sense of when that first evaluation should happen.

How Medical and Mental Health Services Work at Licking County Jail

A dentist visits the Justice Center every two weeks. That schedule means routine dental issues may take some time to address, depending on when the next visit falls.

A psychiatrist is on-site weekly. This matters if your loved one needs medication management or follow-up care after a mental health assessment.

Have questions or need to flag a concern? Call the Licking County Justice Center at 740-670-5501. Have your loved one's name ready, along with any details you want staff to know.

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