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Transforming Behavioral Health and Justice Systems in Texas

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.

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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.

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Downloads

Texas Youth Sequential Model: Background and Evidence-Based Programs Literature Review

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Reports
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Across the SIM

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Planning for Diversion: A Texas Diversion Center Workbook

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Strategic Plan
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Research

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Competency Restoration Guide

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Competency Restoration Jails Courts

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Six Steps to Establishing a Jail In-Reach Program

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Jails Courts Across the SIM Competency Restoration

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News & Updates

Williamson County Courthouse in Georgetown, Texas.
Around Texas

Georgetown Police Department's Mental Health Unit Sees Success

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Around Texas
College Station Police Department Growing Mental Health Response with Grant Funding

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Learning Together: Reentry Collaborative Kicks Off In-Person Meeting

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Around Texas
Establishing the Texas Behavioral Health and Justice Technical Assistance Center: Texas

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Upcoming Events

13 May
16 May
Conference
Lake Conroe, TX
2025 TAPS Annual Training Conference and Training Institute

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05 May
07 May
Conference
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
NatCon25 - National Conference for Mental Wellbeing Conference 2025

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09 Jan
10 Jan
Conference
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CT
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Austin, TX
Judicial Forum on Mental Health

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28 Apr
02 May
Conference
San Marcos, TX
39th Annual Texas Jail Association Conference

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06 Jul
09 Jul
Conference
Corpus Christi, TX
2025 Drug Impact Crisis

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