Crisis unit at Tri-County Behavioral Health Center to reopen after 2-year shutdown

What they're saying

“Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, we have seen a rapidly growing demand for all of our services, which is continuing postpandemic, and it was important to both [the] Tri-County board of trustees and Montgomery County Commissioners Court that we reopen the Crisis Stabilization Unit,” said Evan Roberson, executive director of Tri-County Behavioral Healthcare, in a news release. “This is a critical resource for our community, especially for local law enforcement and first responders, and provides care close to home.”

Zooming out

The reopening of the center follows a recent rise in service requests from local law enforcement to meet rising mental health needs countywide. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office applied for a $400,000 grant to expand its crisis intervention team, while the Montgomery County Precinct 1 Constable's Office also received an additional Crisis Assessment Specialist for its mental health program. Mental health needs have grown steadily since 2020, according to data from Tri-County, and are expected to continue increasing and stay elevated for the next few years.