The Courier of Montgomery County reports that, in order to increase the number of hospital beds and facilities in the state to focus on behavioral health issues, Texas will be giving $50 million dollars to Montgomery County to construct a new mental health treatment location.
Going into effect last September, Senate Bill 30 provided $3 billion to spawn new mental health operations.
Montgomery County Attorney B.D. Griffin said the new facility will be located in an area close by the Montgomery County Mental Health Treatment Facility. The facility at 700 Hilbig in Conroe will provide 100 beds for patients.
Purchasing Director Gilbert Jalomo, back in December, approached county commissioners for permission to get proposals for design of the facility from architectural firms. His request was approved.
During the court’s December 19th session, Jalomo advised the commissioners of a June 2025 deadline for completion, so it was necessary to move forward on the project.
B.D. Griffin passed along that the new facility will look very much like the current facility. Funds will come from the state for operations of the treatment center that will be outsourced.
