Shasta County Jail Expands Medical Care, Renovations Amid Modernization Efforts
The Shasta County Jail is expanding medical and mental health services, upgrading technology, and renovating parts of the facility as part of a modernization effort.
Shasta County Jail, ReddingPublished July 11, 2026Source: KRCR Local
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Shasta County officials are expanding medical and mental health services, upgrading technology and renovating parts of the Shasta County Jail. The jail began working with Mediko on June 1, which provides medical and mental health services inside the jail. The provider has nearly doubled the jail's nursing staff and is launching a medication-assisted treatment program for inmates with substance use disorders. The jail plans to implement the state-mandated CalAIM program on Oct.
1, connecting inmates with appointments and community providers before they leave custody.
Key Details
Location: Shasta County Jail, Redding
Date/time: June 1, 2026 - October 1, 2026
Agencies involved: Mediko, California Department of State Hospitals, CalAIM
Status: Ongoing renovations and technology upgrades
Public impact: Increased access to medical care for inmates
Custody Capt. Jesse GunsaulsMedikoCalifornia Department of State HospitalsCalAIM
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