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Learn about mental health diversion from Travis County’s Innovative Justice team
Friday, April 26, 2024 by Beth Bond
The Travis County Innovative Justice and Program Analysis team is hosting a community conversation between its staff, elected officials, community members, community organizations and members of law enforcement agencies about the county’s mental health diversion initiatives, including brief updates on the Crisis Care Diversion Pilot and the Mental Health Diversion Center. From 6-8 p.m. May 7, in person at The Asian American Resource Center (8401 Cameron Road), attendees can learn about upcoming ways to influence and inform the center’s design and planning. Or join in online from noon-1:30 p.m. May 9. Register here for the in-person session, and register here for the online session. The session will be facilitated in English. Spanish and ASL interpretation will be provided. For questions, email JusticeandPublicSafetyDivision
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