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In 1970, The Central Texas Mental Heath Mental
Retardation Center (CTMHMR) was established, after a long range
planning by several community advocates, for the mentally
challenged, i.e., Janie Clements, Reverand John Darden, and W. Lee
Watson. As an agency of the State, the Center has provided services
in the counties of Brown, Eastland, Coleman, Comanche, San Saba,
Mills, and McCulloch for individuals with mental illness, mental
retardation, and substance abuse.
A 24-Hour Crisis
Intervention Hotline is available to the residents of the region and
works cooperatively with local law enforcement agencies and
hospitals.
A nine-member board governs the Center. Eight
members are appointed by the County Commissioners and one is
appointed by the Brownwood City Council. These members represent the
respective counties served. |
