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Proposed youth mental health campus pitched in Southeast Texas to curb juvenile crime - KFDM
Youth Mental Health Texas (Google News) · July 28, 2026
In plain language
Local leaders in Southeast Texas are working to create a new mental health and behavioral services campus for teenagers. The goal of this facility is to provide support for young people and help reduce juvenile crime in the area. The proposed campus would include housing for sixteen youth and offer medical care and professional support. While funding is still being finalized, officials hope this center will lead young people toward more productive and healthy lives.
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Key takeaways
- Jefferson County and Spindletop Center are proposing a new mental health campus for youth in Southeast Texas.
- The facility aims to reduce local juvenile crime by providing behavioral services and housing to teenagers.
- A state grant of $5 million has been secured to help fund the new facility.
- Plans for the campus include housing for eight girls and eight boys in separate buildings.
- County officials are currently reviewing legal questions regarding the administration of medications at the facility.
Proposed youth mental health campus pitched in Southeast Texas to curb juvenile crime KFDM
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