Mental Health Grant Program for Justice-Involved Individuals

The Mental Health Grant Program for Justice-Involved Individuals, as directed by Section 1 of Senate Bill 292, 85th Texas Legislature, 2017, funds matching grants for county-based community collaboratives to reduce:

• Recidivism by decreasing the frequency of arrest and incarceration among people with mental illness.
• The total wait time for people with mental illness placed on forensic commitment to a state hospital.

Section 2 of Senate Bill 292, 85th Legislature, 2017 authorizes the continuation of the Harris County Jail Diversion program. The program provides a continuum of services and supports to reduce involvement in the criminal justice system and unnecessary admissions for emergency room services, while increasing enrollment in long-term mental health services.

Statutes and Rules

• Texas Government Code, Chapter 531, Health and Human Services Commission
• Senate Bill 292, 85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2017

Community Collaborative Documents

• Statement of Work (MS Word)
• SB 292 Expenditure Report (Excel)
• SB 292 Performance Measures Tracking Report (Excel)
• Form B-13 (MS Word)
• Form B-13 Instructions (PDF)
• Form P (Excel)
• Statewide Behavioral Health Coordinating Council Report (MS Word)

Broadcast Messages

• Broadcast Message 778: Needs and Capacity Assessment for Senate Bill 292: the Mental Health Grant Program for Justice-Involved Individuals (PDF)
  • Attachment I: NCA: Mental Health Grant Program for Justice-Involved Individuals (MS Word)
  • Attachment II: Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
  • Attachment III: Form P Annual Budget Template (Excel)
  • Attachment IV: Draft Statement of Work: Mental Health Grant Program for Justice-Involved Individuals (PDF)
  • Attachment V: Texas Statewide Behavioral Health Strategic Plan (PDF)
• Broadcast Message 783: Senate Bill 292: Mental Health Grant for Justice-Involved Individuals and Adjusted Timeline for Needs and Capacity Assessment Submission (PDF)
  • Attachment I: Frequently Asked Questions Part 2 (Rural): Mental Health Grant Program for Justice-Involved Individuals (PDF)
• Broadcast Message 786: Senate Bill 292: Mental Health Grant for Justice-Involved Individuals Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
  • Attachment I: Senate Bill 292: Mental Health Grant for Justice-Involved Individuals FAQ Part II (PDF)
• Broadcast Message 797: Needs and Capacity Assessment for Senate Bill 292: The Mental Health Grant Program for Justice-Involved Individuals Adjusted Submission Deadline and Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
  • Attachment I: Frequently Asked Questions Part II (Rural): Mental Health Grant for Justice-Involved Individuals (PDF)

Contact Us

Email questions about invoices to: invoices@dshs.state.tx.us.