Mental Health Court

SPECIALTY COURTS WE SERVE

Mental Health Court

Mental Health Court is a collaborative, problem-solving arm of the Criminal Justice System in which individuals diagnosed with a mental illness or intellectual disability participate in a judicially supervised program which is monitored by the Fort Bend County Community Supervision and Corrections Department. The goal of Mental Health Court is to reduce recidivism rates of those diagnosed with mental illness or intellectual disability and aid them in becoming stable. Judge J. Christian Becerra presides over Felony Mental Health Court in the 434th District Court.

PROGRAM NEEDS

  • Valuable “incentives” or rewards for program participants who are making significant steps, big and small, towards their goals to improve their overall mental health, well-being and success in the program.  
  • Emergency housing to ensure program participants have a safe and stable place to stay that is supportive of mental health, substance use recovery and living a crime-free life.  
  • Access to specialized treatment such as family therapy and evidence-based treatment such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectic Behavioral Therapy.
  • Access to targeted therapies to help heal and empower those affected by trauma and co-occurring disorders.
  • Gas cards, taxi vouchers and METRO money to assist participants overcome some of the basic barriers to access to care.  
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