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The Office of the State Forensic Director (OSFD) works at the intersection of behavioral health and justice systems to improve the statewide coordination and oversight of forensic services and prevent justice-involvement for people with mental illness, substance use disorders, and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Texas lawmakers have approved almost $1 billion of new construction for the state psychiatric hospitals. These projects will modernize the facilities where Texans come to heal and increase the capacity of our state hospitals. Best-care practices require modern facilities and that means replacing some older buildings, especially at Austin State Hospital, where a new 240-bed hospital will be built.

The Institutional Review Board is housed within HHSC in State Hospital Central Administration. IRB2 reviews research in accordance with federal regulations and provides oversight for any research using data on people served by community behavioral health services, community intellectual and/or developmental disorders services, state supported living centers, and/or state hospitals.

Information about resilience and recovery, services and supports.

Resources for the recognition of the behavioral health needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is fundamental in supporting mental wellness.

Mental health self-directed care (SDC) is a service delivery model that allows people with mental health conditions to have more control and choice over their care. Participants work with an advisor to develop a person-centered recovery plan and budget.

The purpose of the Disaster Behavioral Health Consortium is to facilitate communication and increase coordination between disaster behavioral health response agencies during and after local, state or federal declared emergencies, incidents or disasters

The Terrorism and Disaster Coalition for Child and Family Resilience – Gulf Coast Coalition is among four coalitions in the U.S. that specifically addresses the consequences of terrorism acts and disasters on children and families. Its goal is to develop and adapt evidence-based, culturally relevant and diverse resources based on the expertise of its members.

Critical Incident Stress Management is a type of crisis intervention designed to provide support for those who have experienced traumatic events.