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Austin State Hospital

Austin State Hospital, established in 1861, is the oldest psychiatric hospital in Texas. Operated by the Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC), it provides comprehensive inpatient psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults, including forensic services. The hospital is undergoing a significant redevelopment to modernize its facilities and enhance its commitment to recovery-oriented and trauma-informed care, serving individuals referred through the public mental health system.

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