Eligibility Requirements

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• Be 18 years of age or older
   
• Have a qualifying serious mental illness diagnosis
   
• Meet clinical and functional eligibility as determined by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)
   
• Require assistance to live safely and independently in the community
   
• Be eligible for Medicaid or meet financial eligibility guidelines
   
•  Must be living in, transitioning from, or at risk of placement in a psychiatric hospital, nursing facility, or similar institution. 

Long-Term Psychiatric Hospitalization:
The individual has spent three or more cumulative or consecutive years in an inpatient psychiatric hospital within the five years prior to referral.

Jail Diversion:
The individual has experienced four arrests and two psychiatric crises within the three years prior to referral.

Emergency Room Diversion:
The individual has had 15 or more emergency room visits for any reason, along with two psychiatric crises, within the three years prior to referral.