Welcome, É«ÖÐÉ« EMPOWER

We are pleased to announce that É«ÖÐÉ« EMPOWER opened on March 8, 2021!

This program was developed by the , in collaboration with the , to provide the county’s first forensic-based service and treatment program.

The goal of the program is to create an alternative to state hospital admission for those who are pre-trial, have behavioral health challenges, and are likely to be at risk of becoming incompetent to stand trial and/or are found to be incompetent to stand trial.

Address: 1103 North B Street, Suite E, Sacramento, CA 95811

Who is Served:

• Adults, ages 18 and older, who are diagnosed with serious mental illness

• Are pre-trial and arrested on felony charges, which occurred due to symptomology of their mental illness, are at-risk of becoming incompetent to stand trial, and/or are found to be incompetent to stand trial

  • Whose crime qualifies them for pre-trial jail diversion ƒ

  • Whose symptoms of their mental illness contributed significantly to their commitment of the offense

• Are likely unsheltered homeless and do not have access to necessary social supports

• Will not pose a significant safety risk to the public if released to outpatient treatment

Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; on-call services available

Website Page: /telecare-empower