Jail Overcrowding and Mental Health Crisis | Texas News

Bexar County’s jail is facing a crisis as overcrowding worsens and mental health needs go unmet—leading commissioners to urgently explore solutions like diversion programs and repurposing county buildings to keep people out of jail and into proper care, especially after the shuttering of Laurel Ridge Treatment Center left hundreds without jobs and fewer options for crisis support. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/21b7352745e1d220