Mental health and substance use treatment are set to receive a significant investment. Travis County has approved a Central Health tax rate increase, which will unlock $127.5 million for mental health care.
This investment is part of a historic plan for crisis and recovery care. Details of the plan were outlined by Travis County leaders and Central Health.
Further information on the investment and plans for mental health care is available from the source. The tax rate increase is intended to support mental health and substance use treatment, but specific details of the plan's implementation are not provided here.
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