WHO WE ARE
Texas Behavioral Health and Justice Technical Assistance Center
More than 40% of people arrested or awaiting trial in Texas have a mental illness, substance use disorder, or intellectual and developmental disability. The Texas Behavioral Health and Justice Technical Assistance Center works to reduce this number by providing specialized training and guidance for behavioral health and justice system professionals.

Our Services

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Technical Assistance
Technical Assistance
Training and guidance for professionals.
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Sequential Intercept Mapping
Sequential Intercept Mapping
Strategic planning support through Sequential Intercept Model Mapping workshops.
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Innovative Texas Programs
Innovative Texas Programs
Highlighting local programs across Texas.
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Learn & Engage
Learn and Engage
Collaboration and learning with system leaders across Texas.

Downloads

Texas Youth Sequential Model: Background and Evidence-Based Programs Literature Review
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Reports
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Across the SIM
Planning for Diversion: A Texas Diversion Center Workbook
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Strategic Plan
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Research
Competency Restoration Guide
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Toolkits
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Competency Restoration Jails Courts
Six Steps to Establishing a Jail In-Reach Program
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Briefs
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Jails Courts Across the SIM Competency Restoration

Upcoming Events

05 Dec
Webinar
12:00 - 2:30 PM CT
Virtual
Effective Models to Address Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders: Strategies for Successful and Equitable Abatement Using Opioid Settlement Dollars
28 Apr
02 May
Conference
San Marcos, TX
39th Annual Texas Jail Association Conference
06 Jul
09 Jul
Conference
Corpus Christi, TX
2025 Drug Impact Crisis
03 Mar
06 Mar
Conference
Corpus Christi, TX
2025 Women in Criminal Justice Conference
20 Nov
22 Nov
Conference
Waco, TX
2024 TCA Special Populations Conference