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Competency-Issue Screening
Bexar County Managed Assigned Counsel Office - Mental Health Team
Screening for possible competency issues among qualifying indigent-defense clients with mental health needs.
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How to get help
The client's panel attorney must obtain the client's permission, complete the Mental Health Referral linked on the official page, and email or deliver it to the Mental Health Team at 203 W. Nueva St., 2nd Floor. The team then coordinates a visit, completes an intake visit and debriefs the attorney about appropriate treatment-resource recommendations.
Who this service helps
Clients represented by a Bexar County Managed Assigned Counsel panel attorney who have mental health diagnoses or needs and are referred by their attorney with the client's permission.
Where this service is available
Service area: Bexar County through the county Managed Assigned Counsel Office's Mental Health Team.
A service area describes where help is offered or who may be served. It is not necessarily the organization’s physical location.
About this service
The Bexar County Managed Assigned Counsel Office lists screenings for competency issues among the services its forensic social worker and case manager can provide. The Mental Health Team also helps attorneys navigate mental health cases, including competency-related matters.
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