Travis County's Mental Health Diversion Center takes another step - Austin Monitor
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Travis County has initiated the design process for its mental health diversion center, collaborating with notable architectural firms and UT's Dell Medical School. This project aims to divert individuals experiencing mental health crises from the jail system, following Integral Care's enhanced services. Key stakeholders, including first responders and legal representatives, will influence the design, which aims to incorporate a psychiatric hospital for acute crises and a long-term respite facility. Travis County's Judge Andy Brown emphasizes the unique design tailored to local needs, inspired by other successful facilities across the country.
Travis County aims to create a mental health diversion center to provide care for individuals in crisis, steering them away from the jail system.
The collaboration with UT's Dell Medical School will ensure the center's design meets crucial mental health needs, emphasizing the importance of expert input.
Judge Andy Brown highlights the necessity of a tailored approach for the mental health diversion project, drawing inspiration from various successful facilities across the U.S.
The design seeks to integrate both immediate psychiatric care and long-term support systems to effectively address mental health crises in Travis County.
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