The Montrose Center Awarded $1 Million

The center will receive a little over one million dollars over the next two years to support its mental health services, especially services for youth. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people, with LGBTQ youth being four times more likely to seriously consider suicide.

A total award of $14.3 million was announced during a news conference held earlier today. Harris County Judge Hidalgo made the announcement. She was joined by Congressman Al Green, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia, Austin Davis Ruiz, spokesperson for the Montrose Center, and other mental health leaders.

Ruiz says the Montrose Center will use the money in three main areas.