Group established for construction, initial operations of Lubbock mental health diversion center
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The City of Lubbock and Lubbock County have approved an agreement establishing a committee to oversee construction and init...

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The City of Lubbock and Lubbock County have approved an agreement establishing a committee to oversee construction and initial operations of the HOPE Center, a behavioral mental health crisis diversion center.'It's the first time we've ever, I think in my history, we've gotten everybody together with the six partners,' Councilwoman Latrelle Joy said.Joy was referring to the West Texas Mental Health Collaborative, which will make up the steering committee. An Interlocal Agreement approved within the last week by the Lubbock City Council and Lubbock County Commissioners Court establishes the committee.