Montgomery County Breaks Ground on $50 Million Mental Health Facility Expansion

Montgomery County officials and community leaders gathered today to celebrate the groundbreaking of a major expansion at the Montgomery County Mental Health Facility. Sheriff Rand Henderson Doolittle joined in the ceremony, which marks a significant step forward in addressing mental health needs in the region.

The expansion will add 100 new beds, providing critical relief for in-patient mental health care. Officials emphasized that the facility is separate from the Montgomery County Jail and is not operated by the Sheriff’s Office.

“While our deputies frequently encounter individuals in crisis, this expansion is part of a dedicated healthcare system designed to meet mental health needs before they ever reach the criminal justice system,” Sheriff Doolittle said.

The project is being funded in part by a $50 million grant from the Texas Health and Human Services Mental Health Inpatient Facility Grant Program.

County leaders say the expansion will improve access to treatment and reduce strain on existing resources as the population continues to grow.