Mental Health Court Diversion Update

Written By Adrian Paul Bryant

In Tuesday’s Social Services and Public Safety (SSPS) Committee meeting, Councilmembers will hear an update on the Lexington chapter of the National Association of Mental Illness (NAMI) Mental Health Court Diversion program. This program provides treatment services to criminal offenders with diagnosed mental health and substance abuse issues.

  • Individuals who have gone through the program have a recidivism rate of 17.7%, as opposed to Kentucky’s overall recidivism rate of 46.6%.

  • In 2024, participation in the program peaked at 32 people at one time, as compared to the 2022 peak of 16 people.

You can view the presentation slides starting on page 13 of this packet.

The Social Services and Public Safety Committee will meet on Tuesday, September 17th at 1pm in Council Chambers. You can attend in-person or watch live on LexTV.

Adrian Paul Bryant

Adrian Paul Bryant is CivicLex’s Civic Information Specialist, reporting on City Hall meetings and local issues that affect Lexingtonians every day. Raised in Jackson County, Adrian is a lifelong Kentuckian who is now proud to call Lexington home.

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