Travis County's mental health diversion program is moving ahead. Commissioners got an update on how the project is coming along.
Travis County's proposed mental health diversion program is progressing. Commissioners got an update on how the project is coming along on Tuesday afternoon.
The goal is to divert people with mental illness accused of minor offenses from going to jail and instead, get the psychiatric help they need. Earlier this year, commissioners approved the Crisis Care Diversion Pilot Program, aimed at using existing programs and facilities to offer treatment now.
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