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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
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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Toolkits
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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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Briefs
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Jails Courts Across the SIM Competency Restoration

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News & Updates

Around Texas

Travis County to Launch Jail Diversion Program with Ribbon Cutting

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Smith County Courthouse
Around Texas
Smith County Commissioners Approve $4 Million To Pay for Behavioral Health Hospital

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Applications now open for Sequential Intercept Model Mapping Workshops from SAMHSA's Gains Center
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SAMHSA's Gains Center Now Accepting Applications for Sequential Intercept Model Mapping Workshops

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

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Upcoming Events

31 Oct
Webinar
1:00 p.m. CST
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Virtual
Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) in Criminal Justice Settings: Developing Partnerships between Correctional Professionals and Community-based Providers

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21 Oct
24 Oct
Conference
San Marcos, TX
102nd Annual County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas Conference

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20 Nov
22 Nov
Conference
Waco, TX
2024 TCA Special Populations Conference

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05 Dec
06 Dec
Webinar
11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. CT
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Virtual
PAX Tools for Human Services Training

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04 Nov
05 Nov
Webinar
11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. CT
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Virtual
PAX Tools for Human Services Training

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