Austin, TX and Travis County are developing a community plan to help residents with addictions

Austin, TX community plan for substance use disorders

Planning

The City of Austin is partnering with the Travis County Department of Health and Human Services to develop an official community plan to help residents suffering from drug and alcohol addiction. The proposed plan includes a continuum of care: treatment, withdrawal management, harm reduction, clinical care, and other recovery services. The stakeholders are currently determining what populations need to be served, what services need to be included, and what the community’s funding priorities are.

Healthcare Planning Health & Human Services Intergovernmental Cooperation

Austin, TX

Municipality in Texas

United States

Governments Involved

Travis County, TX

United States

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Community Planning Process Recommendations

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