Integrated transitional and release planning
Last updated on July 24, 2026People leaving custody may need help with housing, income, work, health care and other services.
Probation and correctional officers work together to help people prepare for life in the community. BC Corrections staff create release and case plans that connect people with community services and other supports before they leave custody.
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Programs and services
B.C. correctional centres offer the following release planning programs and services:
Integrated transitional release planning
Supports people who are at high risk of reoffending.
Correctional and probation officers work together to create a release plan and make sure supports are in place before the person returns to the community.
Integrated transitional release planning and homelessness intervention
Supports people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless when they leave custody.
BC Corrections staff help find housing and connect people with mental health services, substance use services and a community outreach worker.
Integrated release planning
Supports people who do not meet all the criteria for integrated transitional release planning but still need extra help preparing to leave custody.
Community transition teams
Community transition teams support people leaving custody who have complex health needs, including mental health and substance use needs.
The Provincial Health Services Authority operates 10 community transition teams across B.C.
Team members
- Social workers
- Registered nurses and nurse prescribers
- Peer support workers
- Indigenous patient navigators
Services
- Health care
- Short-term counselling
- Opioid agonist therapy
- Relapse support
- Connections to health and community services