Summary
Laredo just launched a downtown spot where cops and mental health experts team up on crisis calls to get people real help instead of locking them up. It's a huge shift in how the city handles emergency mental health situations.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Impact analysis
While upfront costs fund the new facility, it should save money down the road by cutting back on unnecessary arrests and jail time.
People in crisis and their families win big here, getting actual support instead of a mugshot.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (4)
Laredo Health Department discusses gaps in mental health care access
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo police reported no deaths by suicide in September. There have been 14 deaths by suicide in the city so far this year.At a Suicide Prevention Committee meeting, Laredo Health Departm...
Laredo Police open new Mental Evaluation Outreach Unit headquarters
City and state officials join the Laredo Police Department for the ribbon-cutting of the new Mental Evaluation Outreach Unit headquarters Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, in downtown Laredo.Maria Ruiz/Laredo Morning Tim...
AHEC marks Suicide Prevention Month with resources, rally
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Area Health Education Center (AHEC) is highlighting mental health resources in September, National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month.Miguel Rangel of AHEC said the event drew more...
Laredo opens new mental health unit facility downtown
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The city of Laredo and police cut the ribbon on a new facility on the 1500 block of Washington Street.The Laredo Police Department’s mental health unit previously operated out of headquart...
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