“Discharge Planner Program,” helps inmates with mental health issues Gene Marrano August 26, 2014 1 minute 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 Nominations open for Kendig Arts and Culture Awards Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Data Centers are here to stay; proponent says localities need to get on board Gene Marrano June 22, 2026