Lewis County Herald - Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898

Bobby Page, with Highland Corporation, donated funds to the 32nd Judicial District Mental Health Court; who's mission is to assist individuals who come before the Criminal Court of the 32nd Judicial District (Lewis, Hickman, & Perry), whose behavior arises out of a recognized mental health diagnosis (DSM).

The goal is to establish an individualized treatment program that addresses applicant's mental health concerns and assist participants in becoming more productive in their daily activities.

The aim is to enhance public safety and reduce recidivism of those who suffer from serious mental health concerns by connecting these participants with community treatment services, and to find appropriate dispositions to the criminal charges by considering the participant's mental diagnosis and the seriousness of the offense by utilizing an innovative, efficient, and integrated model of services.

The 32nd Judicial District Mental Health Court seeks individuals who are age eighteen (18) years or older with a documented history of severe and persistent mental diagnosis that are currently engaged in the criminal justice system. Individuals may apply at any time prior to sentencing. Acceptance and enrollment into the 32nd Judicial District MHC must be done voluntarily. All participants MUST reside in the 32nd Judicial District. Acceptance and enrollment are targeted toward criminal offenders only.