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Kintegra Launches Re-Entry Program to Address Critical Health Needs of Justice-Involved Individuals

Announcement

Gastonia, NC — July 28th, 2025 — Kintegra Health is proud to announce the launch of a transformative Reentry Program funded through the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) Quality Improvement Fund – Transitioning Justice-Involved Populations (QIF-TJI) initiative. This program is designed to address the urgent and complex health needs of individuals transitioning from incarceration back into the community.

“Our Reentry Program is a vital step toward health equity and community reintegration”, said Kintegra Health CEO, Robert Spencer.

The Reentry Program will provide:

  • Comprehensive care coordination for individuals pre- and post-release
  • Access to primary care, behavioral health, and substance use treatment
  • Connection to community resources including housing, employment, and transportation
  • Data-driven tracking and evaluation to ensure accountability and continuous improvement

Kintegra Health is collaborating with Gaston Correctional Facility, HealthNet Gaston, GEMS and Advance Gaston, to ensure a seamless continuum of care.

HealthNet Gaston’s Executive Director Crystal Walls added, “This program is about more than healthcare—it’s about restoring dignity, stability, and opportunity,”

 

About Kintegra
Kintegra Health is a community sponsored, family-centered provider of health care, health education and preventive care services without regard for the ability to pay. The organization employs over 1300 people, providing medical, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health and supportive programs and services  in Alamance, Alexander, Caldwell, Catawba, Cleveland, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Gaston, Iredell,  Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Randolph, Rutherford, Stanly, Union and Yadkin Counties.  For more information, visit www.kintegra.org

About HealthNet Gaston

HealthNet Gaston is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing access to affordable healthcare services to low-income, uninsured Gaston County residents with chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. Its mission is to  support the health and social needs of the underserved members of our community through education, advocacy and resources to promote lasting wellbeing.

HealthNet Gaston serves as the lead agency for the Continuum of Care for Gaston, Lincoln and Cleveland Counties NC-509. Gaston-Lincoln-Cleveland Continuum of Care (CoC)

 

HealthNet Gaston is also the Sponsor for the Western North Carolina Youth Homeless Partnership Western NC Youth Homelessness Partnership

For more information, visit: HealthNet Gaston | Helping Gaston County residents in need access healthcare services.

 

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