Dallas County Deflection Center Provides An Alternative To Arrest And Incarceration

The Dallas County Deflection Center is the latest visionary project spearheaded by the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office in its ongoing effort to better address people in need of mental health services. The center opened in May 2022.

“Just like DIVERT Court, which was groundbreaking at the time and continues to reap benefits for this state, such as closing 11 prisons and idling 4 others, we hope that this is a major step in this community which will provide alternatives to jail for a vulnerable population like the homeless and mentally ill,” said DA Creuzot. “If we can help any other Texas community develop this type of approach, we will be happy to do so.”

The Dallas County Deflection Center is located at 5300 University Hills Blvd., Dallas, Texas. 75241.

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