Friday, November 22, 2024
11/22/2024
Hays County is situated in the heart of Texas, just south of the state's capital. Hays County seeks funds to begin an Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program for adults suffering with Severe Mental Illnesses. The program will seek to serve Hays County residents, ages 18 and older who may or may not have a co-occurring substance use disorder. Hays County will partner with Hill Country MHDD in order to deliver services. The program will seek to serve 25 individuals in the first year, with the number growing to 35 in year two and 40 is years three and four. Over the course of 4 years, the program will serve 140 individuals. The program will operate under the Hays County, County Court at Law Seat #3 which serves as a specialty Mental Health Court. This court focuses on assisting individuals with serious mental illness and seeks to provide a pathway to treatment for individuals. This program will mark a cross-sector collaboration for Hays County with participation from law enforcement, community groups, individuals with lived experience, and mental health professionals. Staff will work with program participants to create an individualized treatment plan that offers them the greatest chance of success through individual and group therapy, medication management, and, if needed, substance abuse treatment.
HHS’ Tracking Accountability in Government Grants System (TAGGS) website provides access to detailed descriptions of grants, loans, aggregated direct payments and other types of financial assistance awarded by the HHS Operating Divisions (OPDIVs) and the Office of the Secretary Staff Divisions (STAFFDIVs).
