Bexar County Approves Roughly $3.5 Million for Jail Diversion, Behavioral Care and Housing
Bexar County commissioners have approved roughly $3.5 million in funding for programs designed to connect eligible justice-involved participants with behavioral health treatment, outpatient care, transportation and transitional housing.
The county announced the allocations on Oct. 13, 2026, as part of its broader effort to reduce pressure on the jail system and improve continuity of care for people moving between custody, court supervision and community-based treatment. County officials describe the investments as tools intended to reduce overcrowding and repeat involvement with the justice system.
More Than $3 Million Goes to Clinical and Continuity-of-care Services
The largest allocation is $1,446,318 to University Health to identify people needing mental health support, divert eligible individuals from incarceration and maintain care after release. Another $1,141,173 goes to UT Health San Antonio for behavioral health care, while University Health will receive an additional $415,274 for outpatient services.
True Mental Health was approved for $165,000 for intensive outpatient behavioral health care and medication management from Oct. 1, 2026, through Sept. 30, 2027.
Together, those agreements account for most of the approved funding and are intended to support people whose treatment needs may otherwise be disrupted when they move between the criminal justice system and community care.
Transportation Funding Targets Eligible Participants Released on Personal Recognizance Bonds
Bexar County also approved $100,000 over three years for Alternative Transport Solutions. The transportation assistance is for eligible people released on personal recognizance bonds who agree to participate in community-based treatment.
The transportation agreement helps eligible participants reach community behavioral health treatment after release.
Transitional Housing Is Part of the Package
Several organizations were approved for transitional housing support: $90,000 for Rosetta's Key, $74,340 for Pay It Forward SA, $53,500 for Discipleship School of Ministry, up to $51,250 for Opportunity Recovery Group and $24,150 for Corazon Ministries.
The housing agreements provide transitional housing, case management and supportive services for justice-involved individuals experiencing homelessness or unstable housing.
Why the County Is Investing in Diversion and Reentry Support
Behavioral health needs, unstable housing and transportation barriers can complicate a person's transition out of jail or court supervision. By funding treatment continuity, outpatient care, rides to services and temporary housing, the county is attempting to reduce gaps that can contribute to missed appointments, interrupted care or renewed contact with the justice system.
The listed agreements add up to as much as $3,561,005, including the capped Opportunity Recovery Group allocation.
Residents can review Bexar County's official Oct. 13 release for the full list of approved agreements and amounts.
Johnny Krenek has been connected to community news since childhood, growing up alongside the family business his parents founded—Krenek Printing. Today, he serves as Vice President and lead developer for My Neighborhood News, where he drives the digital experience and supports the team across a variety of technical and operational roles. He is passionate about building tools that help connect neighbors and strengthen communities.
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