“Texas’ greatest natural resource is its people,” Governor Abbott said. “Investing in our urban, suburban, and rural communities makes our great state stronger. This year, Texas is committed to increasing access to health care, quality education, and financial aid. We’ve invested billions of dollars in rural communities. Stronger rural Texas means stronger Texas.” A more resilient future for all Texans. ”
In the spring, Governor Abbott announced a $34 million project to build a behavioral health campus in Uvalde dedicated to providing on-site care to children and adults facing mental health crises in 32 surrounding counties. announced the project. “When Texans are safe and healthy, our communities are stronger in both urban and rural areas,” Governor Abbott said. We continue to work to expand access to essential mental health resources.” “This new behavioral health campus will provide Texans facing a mental health crisis with access to mental health professionals and 24-hour treatment to meet their needs.”
The new behavioral health campus is scheduled to open in summer 2025. The facility will feature a 16-bed crisis unit for adults, including 10 crisis residential beds and six extended observation unit (EOU) beds. The purpose-built Youth Wing will house a 16-bed crisis unit for children and youth, including 12 crisis housing beds and four EOU beds.
According to a press release, the Community Behavioral Health Campus will serve as a designated 24/7 diversion center with a focus on providing crisis stabilization for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. We accept walk-ins and drop-offs from law enforcement. For more information on mental health and crisis resources, visit MentalHealthTX.org.
