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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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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

Announcements

Collaborating for Youth and Public Safety Initiative: Six States Commit to Improving Strategies to Address Youth Crime, Violence, and Behavioral Health

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Williamson County Courthouse in Georgetown, Texas.

Georgetown Police Department's Mental Health Unit Sees Success

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College Station Police Department Growing Mental Health Response with Grant Funding

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

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Upcoming Events

07 Oct

08 Oct

Summit

8th Annual Judicial Summit on Mental Health

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15 Jul

17 Jul

Conference

2025 TxSOC & CRCG Conference

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08 Jun

11 Jun

Conference

2025 TCA Annual Conference

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14 Aug

15 Aug

Conference

The Summit 2025

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07 Dec

10 Dec

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2025 ALERRT Conference

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