From UChicago News July 26, 2017 Katelyn Silva Professors David Meltzer (left) and Daniel Diermeier (right) with Cook County Sherrif Tom Dart (center)Professors David Meltzer and Daniel Diermeier opened a the Supportive Release Center in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood, a partnership between the University of Chicago Health Lab and community organizations, aimed at addressing mental health for individuals exiting Cook County Jail. “The center is a place for individuals to pause and connect to social services and other resources that can help prevent re-incarceration and protect against the addiction or mental health problems that make them vulnerable after jail discharge," Meltzer said. Full Coverage Available at UChicago News. Upcoming Events More events Harris Campus Visit Wed., May 07, 2025 | 9:30 AM Harris School of Public Policy - The Keller Center 1307 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60637 United States Get to Know Harris! A Virtual Information Session Wed., May 07, 2025 | 12:00 PM Policy Research and Innovation Bootcamp (PRIB) Policy Hackathon Challenge Deep Dive Thu., May 08, 2025 | 7:30 PM
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