Join us for a community conversation and programs update about mental health diversion initiatives at Travis County, including brief updates on the Crisis Care Diversion Pilot and the Mental Health Diversion Center.
If you would like to attend this event in-person, a separate session will be held on May 7th. Visit the Community Conversation & Program Updates: In-Person event page for more details.
Date & Time
Thursday
May 9, 2024
12 pm – 1:30 pm CST
Location
Cost
This event is free.
Outcome
Travis County thanks everyone involved for their participation in this community conversation. Please review the slides our staff created for this event.
What to Expect
Hear updates directly from county staff and learn about upcoming ways to influence and inform the Mental Health Diversion Center design and planning.
Share your feedback and questions, and connect with others! The agenda will include share-outs from county staff, small group discussion breakouts, and large group discussions.
Program
This will be a conversation that includes many people, including Travis County staff, community members, community organizations, and members of law enforcement agencies.
This conversation will last approximately 2-hours. Participants will learn about mental health diversion program updates, as well as share feedback and discuss different ways to stay engaged. The information shared during the group conversations will be summarized into themes and shared publicly afterwards.
Compensation
There will be no compensation for participation in these conversations.
Food will not be provided.
How to Get There
For details about parking, directions, and bus routes, please visit:
AARC Driving Directions (PDF)
Hosted By
This conversation will be hosted by the Travis County Innovative Justice and Program Analysis team. Please email JusticeandPublicSafetyDivision@traviscountytx.gov, if you have questions.
Related
Community Conversation & Program Updates: In-Person
Tuesday, May 7 at 6:00 PM
Asian American Resource Center, 8401 Cameron Road, Austin, TX
Join a 2-hour in-person discussion with Travis County staff, community members, and law enforcement to exchange feedback and learn about mental health diversion updates.
Diversion Center Development
The Travis County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a resolution for the development of a behavioral health diversion center.