Early Intervention and Diversion Center

The overarching goal of the Early Intervention and Diversion Center is to increase diversion opportunities and services for all youth throughout the county. The secondary but equally significant goal of the EIDC is to identify behavioral health issues for youth at the earliest point in the youth justice system. Through the EIDC, each youth will be screened for potential behavioral health issues. The EIDC will work together with mental health clinicians to develop comprehensive services for youth in order to decrease their likelihood to reoffend. This will allow youth to be referred to appropriate services in lieu of formal court processing when community safety is not at risk.