Health Services Department

Medical Care

Medical services are provided to all inmates housed at the Barnstable County Correctional Facility (BCCF). Upon entry into the BCCF, inmates are examined by our medical staff for immediate medical needs and screened for detoxification, routine medical issues, chronic diseases, eye care needs, infectious diseases, dental needs, and obstetrics/gynecology. An individual plan is put into place for treatment during incarceration. Our round-the-clock medical department provides all emergency medical care and follow-up for our inmates as well as inmate medication needs, coordination of outside health care services, and oversight for all detoxing inmates in our care.

In addition to the above medical services, the medical department is also responsible for the oversight of all inmate mental health needs. Our mental health program providers include a psychiatrist and nurse practitioners who prescribe medications and oversee patient cases as well as social workers who provide counseling services for patients in need.