“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 1 min read Huddle Up Moms co-founder honored as Social Entrepreneur of the Year by JA Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge launches Emergency Relief Fund campaign Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read Two plays open this weekend; RSO with Beethoven at Jeff Center, artist receptions and the Blue Ridge Potter’s Guild show and sale Gene Marrano November 5, 2025