Mental Health Court

Shared a personal testimonial about how the Mental Health Corps program helped him achieve sobriety, understand his mental health, and become a better father.

A local criminal defense attorney spoke about how the Mental Health Court successfully connects hesitant clients to vital resources and drastically reduces recidivism.

Founder of Get Support Together Foundation praised Hays County for leading the state in mental health court investment, noting how it empowers entire neighborhoods.

Shared her family's struggle with her schizophrenic grandson's incarceration and expressed deep gratitude for the mental health program helping him now.

Founder of A Better Boat Recovery Services and former Hayes County drug arrestee shared how county investment in treatment saved his life 17 years ago.

A recovery coach with A Better Boat shared her personal journey from drug court participant to supporting current mental health court participants.

Local defense attorney and criminal justice commission representative urged the court to fund the mental health program, calling past indigent mental health care a black hole.

Defense attorney for the Mental Health Court emphasized that treatment is far more effective than jail for mental illness and saves taxpayers money.

Staff defense attorney with the mental health court urged the court to approve all grant funding and support the program's life-changing impact.

Director of Lighthouse Landing submitted written comments asking for continued funding for temporary housing for Assisted Outpatient Treatment and mental health court participants.