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.
Can’t make it to the in-person conversation? Join the online version of the event 2 days later.
Date & Time
Tuesday
May 7, 2024
6 pm – 8 pm CST
Location
Asian American Resource Center
8401 Cameron Rd
Austin, TX 78754 (map)
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 [email protected], if you have questions.
Related
Community Conversation & Program Updates: Virtual
Thursday, May 9 at 12:00 pm Virtual Zoom Meeting
Can’t make it to the in-person conversation? Join the online version 2 days later.
Diversion Center Development
The Travis County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a resolution for the development of a behavioral health diversion center.