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El Paso City Council to advocate for state funding of new behavioral health facility
By Nina Gallegos at KVIA ABC-7
· July 7, 2026
· 3 min read
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Tuesday, El Paso City Council unanimously voted to advocate for sustainable state funding for the Emergence Health Network (EHN) new Behavioral East Campus. It will provide crisis behavioral health care for youth and adults and include the first space of its kind for kids ...
Key takeaway You know, currently in the far east of El Paso or in district five, within district five, there is no direct access or branch," Niño said in Tuesday's City Council meeting.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The El Paso City Council's unanimous vote to advocate for state funding of the new Behavioral East Campus marks a crucial step towards addressing the city's mental health care gaps. With the facility's construction already secured through nearly $50 million in state funding, the focus now shifts to ensuring its long-term sustainability. The new center, slated for Far East El Paso, will provide vital crisis behavioral health care services for both youth and adults, including the city's first dedicated space for kids. This development is particularly significant for District 5, which currently lacks direct access to such services. As the city continues to grow, the need for comprehensive mental health care will only intensify, making the council's advocacy for operational funding a timely and necessary move. The success of this effort will have a direct impact on the community, particularly on law enforcement officers who will have a dedicated place to bring individuals in crisis.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 3 min
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