Congresswoman Terri Sewell provides $259,000 to Tuscaloosa for mental health initiative, funding the development of Mental Health Court.

Tuscaloosa receives $259,000 from Congresswoman Terri Sewell for a mental health initiative aimed at reducing involvement of individuals with mental illness in the criminal justice system. The funds will support the development of Tuscaloosa’s Mental Health Court, which aims to decrease interactions between law enforcement officers and those with mental health issues through treatment and intervention.

February 23, 2024
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