by Ike Evans | Oct 28, 2015
Policy Concerns Diverting people with mental illness who commit low-level offenses away from correctional facilities and into treatment settings Expanding training for jailers and correctional staff on mental health issues and de-escalation techniques Improving mental...
by Ike Evans | Oct 28, 2015
POLICY CONCERNS Ensuring sustainable employment outcomes for people with serious and persistent mental illness Maintaining continuity of services during the transfer of services from DARS to TWC Establishing accountability for outcome-based vocational rehabilitation...
by Ike Evans | Oct 28, 2015
All DADS programs and services transitioned to HHSC on September 1st, 2016 except for Program Operations, Regulatory Services and the state supported living centers (SSLCs) that are expected to transfer by September 1st, 2017. At that time, DADS will no longer exist...
by Hogg Staff | Oct 4, 2015
Texas 84th Legislative Session Summary for Mental Health-Related Legislation Overview The 84th legislative session ended with both significant achievements and missed opportunities for Texans with mental health concerns. Overall, the Department of State Health...
by Hogg Staff | Oct 2, 2015
“Seclusion and restraint” is using physical force, restricting movement, or involuntarily medicating or isolating people to manage their behavior. These methods often are used to control people at risk of harming themselves or others in settings such as juvenile...