A jail diversion program for those with mental health and addiction issues receives a three-year extension from the city and county. What does it have to show so far?
Putting the Mental Health Pieces Together
Leon Evans helped revolutionize San Antonio’s approach to mental illness in the criminal justice system. He told Knox County leaders the key is coordination.
Room for Psychiatric Hospital to Grow
Plans for the short-term, inpatient facility could accommodate 48 additional beds, though state approval would be necessary for an expansion.
More Beds for Mental Health Treatment
Acadia Healthcare and Covenant Health will team up to build a 90-bed psychiatric hospital in West Knoxville.