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Proposed youth mental health campus pitched in Southeast Texas to curb juvenile crime - fox4beaumont.com
Youth Mental Health Texas (Google News) · July 28, 2026
In plain language
Jefferson County leaders are considering a new youth mental health and behavioral services campus in Southeast Texas. The proposed facility aims to provide specialized care for adolescents and help reduce local juvenile crime. The campus would include residential housing for sixteen teenagers and offer professional mental health treatment. Local officials and the Spindletop Center are currently working through legal and budget details, with a final vote on funding expected in mid-September.
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Key takeaways
- A new mental health campus is proposed for Southeast Texas to address youth behavioral needs and crime.
- The facility plans to house eight girls and eight boys in separate residential buildings.
- State Representative Christian Manual has already secured a five million dollar grant for the project.
- Jefferson County is being asked to provide an additional 1.4 million dollars to purchase the property.
- Local officials are still clarifying legal guidelines regarding the administration of medications at the site.
- The Jefferson County Commissioners Court is expected to vote on the project budget in mid-September.
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