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The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is responsible for designating a Local Mental Health Authority (LMHA) in one or more service areas in Texas. In our region, HHSC has selected Emergence Health Network (EHN) as the Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability Authority (LIDDA) which means HHSC has given EHN the state’s authority and responsibility for:
– Planning, policy development
– Coordination (including coordination with criminal justice entities)
– Resource allocation
– Resource development
and oversight of mental health and IDD services in the most appropriate and available setting to meet individuals needs in our service area.
Emergence Health Network (EHN) ensures superior recovery-based services for mental health, intellectual/developmental disability, and related conditions for the people of El Paso County.
Emergence Health Network will lead behavioral and developmental services in the El Paso region ensuring access to quality services, advocating for a better quality of life, and providing strength, hope, and recovery for persons with mental illness, and intellectual/developmental disabilities, and substance abuse disorders.
“El Paso County is thankful for the mental health services Emergence Health Network provides to our community and its clients. The dedicated mental health workers at EHN fill a critical need by providing a wide array of mental and behavioral health services to the people of El Paso County. These services can only be provided through strong partnerships and collaboration proving that, together, we can navigate the complexities of mental health in our community. El Paso County looks forward to working with EHN on these key issues for years to come.”
Betsy Keller,
Chief Administrator,
El Paso County
On behalf of the entire team at the El Paso County Hospital District, we appreciate and admire the outstanding work the Board, Executive Team and employees at Emergence Health Network (EHN) have accomplished over the past year. Your dedication to advancing our community’s work to educate and treat behavioral health, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders have built a foundation of resilience that has allowed individuals to lead rich, empowered and fulfilling lives. Meeting these needs is critical and at the core of building a healthier region. As our community continues to navigate the complexities of expanding services, EHN is at the forefront in leading conversations, helping set a vision and build collaborations. Their passion and expertise are a driving force behind many achievements realized and future initiatives that will transform service delivery.
There is still much work to be done, and the challenges we face require continued collaboration, innovation, and a shared vision for a healthier region. Looking ahead, we are eager to build on our strong partnership in achieving our shared goal of providing comprehensive and compassionate care to all in need.
Jacob Cintron,
President and CEO,
University Medical Center