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What this is
Harris County's CORE program connects sheriff's deputies with mental health experts during crisis calls to help people get treatment instead of jail time.
Key details
- Status: Approved through February 2027
- Area served: All Harris County outside Houston city limits
- How it works: Deputies connect by video to mental health experts during 911 calls
- Partner: Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD
- Goal: Connect people in crisis to treatment, not jail
About Harris County Commissioners Court
The Harris County Commissioners Court is the governing body of Harris County, Texas. Led by the County Judge and four precinct commissioners, the court sets the county budget, tax rate, and policies affecting public heal…
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- Address
- 1001 Preston St, 77002
- District
- City Council · District I
- Phone
- 713-755-5000
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Why it matters
When someone in your neighborhood has a mental health crisis, this program helps deputies connect them to treatment instead of jail. It makes these emergency situations safer for everyone and gets people the right kind of help they need.
What passed
Deputies will keep having mental health experts available by video during crisis calls. People having mental health emergencies are more likely to get treatment instead of going to jail.
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