“Discharge Planner Program,” helps inmates with mental health issues Gene Marrano August 26, 2014 1 min read Roanoke City Sheriff Tim Allen Its called the “Discharge Planner Program,” … an effort by Sheriff Tim Allen to get inmates with mental health issues back on track when they leave the Roanoke City Jail. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Five-mile missing link separates Roanoke Valley, SML water systemsNext: Shooting death of Missouri teen prompts community dialogue with Roanoke police Related Stories 2 min read Police search Brown University after shooter kills 2 and wounds 9 on campus Ian Price December 13, 2025 0 1 min read Bedford County Sheriff’s Office prepares for record-breaking Toys for Kids drive delivery Web Staff December 12, 2025 0 1 min read The Blood Connection has its brick-and-mortar home Gene Marrano December 10, 2025 0