With Widening Eligibility, More Individuals Can Get Treatment at Diversion Centers in Tarrant County Instead of Jail Time

A need for individuals whose crime is connected to their mental illness to receive proper treatment has led to the expansion of eligibility for diversion centers in Texas. A recent article by KERA News discusses the important role diversion centers, such as the Tarrant County Mental Health Jail Diversion Center, play in providing individuals who have mental illness and nonviolent misdemeanors with proper care.

Read the article here.