Reimagining Justice: Exploring Texas Innovations in Mental Health

This episode features Alyse Ferguson, President of Bralle Home and Of Counsel with Rosenthal Kalabus & Therrian.

Bralle Home is a residential program that supports individuals with mental health needs. Alyse shares an inside look at how Bralle Home fills critical gaps in the mental health care system, what life looks like for residents, and the organization’s vision for the future.

If you have an innovation in mental health that you'd like to see on the podcast, email JCMH@txcourts.gov with the subject line "Reimagining Justice."

*Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speakers' own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the JCMH, the Supreme Court of Texas, or the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. The material and information presented here are for general information purposes only.

This episode features Kristen Gooch and Liz Ross, co-founders of TUBU Fest.

TUBU Fest is an award-winning theatre festival that showcases the work of playwrights, directors, and actors with disabilities. Through the performing arts, the festival creates opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to share their stories, celebrate their talents, and foster greater connection and inclusion within their communities.

If you have an innovation in mental health that you'd like to see on the podcast, email JCMH@txcourts.gov with the subject line "Reimagining Justice."

*Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speakers' own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the JCMH, the Supreme Court of Texas, or the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. The material and information presented here are for general information purposes only.

This episode features Laura Elmore LeBlanc, Chief Executive Officer of the Sobering Center.

Founded in 2018, The Sobering Center provides a safe, compassionate alternative to jail or the emergency room for individuals experiencing intoxication, serving more than 14,000 people while evolving into a national model for innovative, community-based substance use care that connects individuals to treatment, stabilization services, and ongoing support.

If you have an innovation in mental health that you'd like to see on the podcast, email JCMH@txcourts.gov with the subject line "Reimagining Justice."

*Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speakers' own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the JCMH, the Supreme Court of Texas, or the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. The material and information presented here are for general information purposes only.

This episode features Mary-Ellen King, who worked with the Austin Bar Association to pilot the Crisis Assistance Program (CAP).

The Crisis Assistance Program (CAP) connects attorneys facing short-term health crises with volunteer lawyers who can temporarily manage their cases, ensuring clients are still taken care of while the attorney recovers.

If you have an innovation in mental health that you'd like to see on the podcast, email JCMH@txcourts.gov with the subject line "Reimagining Justice."

*Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speakers' own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the JCMH, the Supreme Court of Texas, or the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. The material and information presented here are for general information purposes only.

This episode features JCMH Partners Dr. Lynda Frost and Doug Smith as they break down Sequential Intercept Model (SIM) Mapping Workshops and the collaborative role they play alongside the Texas Judicial Commission on Mental Health and local communities.
A SIM Mapping Workshop brings community members together to look at what services are available, where there are gaps, and what changes are needed. It also helps the community assess how ready they are for change by looking at how well their mental health, justice, and substance use systems work together, so the workshop can be tailored to their needs.
If you're interested in a SIM Mapping Workshop in your county head to texasjcmh.gov and fill out an application.
If you have an innovation in mental health that you'd like to see on the podcast, email JCMH@txcourts.gov with the subject line "Reimagining Justice."

*Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speakers' own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the JCMH, the Supreme Court of Texas, or the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. The material and information presented here are for general information purposes only.