Hattiesburg Receives Federal Grant to Expand Behavioral Health Court Program
Hattiesburg has received a $361,000 federal grant aimed at expanding its Behavioral Health Court program, which offers mental health and substance use treatment to individuals facing misdemeanor charges.
Hattiesburg Laurel, MS, November 9, 2026 —
Hattiesburg has been awarded a federal grant totaling $361,000. The funding is designated for the expansion of the city’s existing Behavioral Health Court program.
The Behavioral Health Court program provides services focused on mental health and substance use treatment. These services are offered to individuals who are facing misdemeanor charges. The newly acquired grant will support efforts to increase the reach and capacity of this program within Hattiesburg.
The specifics regarding the timeline for the expansion or how the additional funds will be allocated to specific program components were not detailed in the provided information. It was also not specified which federal agency provided the grant.
The program aims to address the underlying issues that may contribute to an individual’s involvement with the criminal justice system, particularly for those with behavioral health needs. By offering treatment alongside legal proceedings, the court seeks to provide an alternative path for participants. The expansion is expected to enhance these treatment capabilities.
Further details on the operational changes or program enhancements resulting from this grant were not made available.
Story summarized from the original created by Delaney Dukes on www.wdam.com, see more information here.
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