Court approves expanded MHMR psychiatric coverage at county jail

The Tom Green County Commissioners Court approved interlocal agreements with MHMR of the Concho Valley to continue and expand mental-health services at the county jail.

An MHMR representative told the court the partnership will expand advanced psychiatric nurse practitioner coverage "we are moving from 4 hours to 8 hours a week," which staff said increases the FY allocation from $30,000 to $60,000. Commissioners approved the psychiatric-services interlocal and two related MHMR agreements for mental health services and a mental-health deputy unit.

MHMR said it may return with an amendment if additional funding becomes available through other sources; the court noted the possibility of offsetting funds and asked staff to follow up on implementation details.