Helping the countyâs increasing population of people who are mentally ill is no small or simple task, which is why Bell Countyâs mental health deputies and civilian mental health providers are working toward enhancing their collaboration.
âThe base of the cooperation between Bell County law enforcement and Central Counties Services lies in being in the right place at the right time,â said James Arnold, associate director of mental health at Central Counties Services, the state-contracted provider of mental health services in Bell and Coryell counties.
James Arnold is the associate director of mental health at Central Counties Services, the state-contracted provider of mental health services in Bell and Coryell counties.
Mental health | Would the Warren case have ended differently if Bell County responded?
Family members of Patrick Warren said they called to ask for a mental health deputy. A Bell County Sgt. breaks down what happened and how they respond to calls. Author: Andrew Moore Updated: 10:43 PM CST January 20, 2021
BELL COUNTY, Texas The Warren family, and their Attorney Lee Merritt, have repeatedly stated the family called for a mental health deputy on January 10, when Patrick Warren was eventually shot and killed by the first officer responding to the call. A mental health deputy responded to the home the day before when Warren was having a previous mental health issue.