“With significant percentages of inmates requiring mental health services, detox protocols, or chronic disease management, expanding our infirmary from 24 cells to 125 beds, with additional future capacity, ensures we can provide appropriate, specialized care in a facility designed for modern public health standards. It’s a strategic investment that strengthens both our justice system and our community.” Collin County Commissioner Susan Fletcher
Collin County is building a dedicated facility designed to properly care for inmates with behavioral health, substance abuse, and chronic medical conditions in a purpose-built environment, shared Collin County Commissioner Susan Fletcher.
The Collin County Medical & Mental Health Facility, a two-story expansion of the current detention facility in McKinney, is expected to open later this year.
“With 30 percent of our inmate population experiencing a mental health disorder, 25 percent prescribed psychiatric medication, and more than half requiring detox protocols at booking, the need for expanded medical and mental health capacity is clear,” Fletcher emphasized. “This project ensures we can meet those needs responsibly and effectively.”…