Welcome, Telecare EMPOWER

We are pleased to announce that Telecare EMPOWER opened on March 8, 2021!

This program was developed by the Sacramento County Public Defender’s Office (SCPD), in collaboration with the Sacramento Behavioral Health Department, to provide the county’s first forensic-based service and treatment program.

The goal of the program is to create an alternative to state hospital admission for those who are pre-trial, have behavioral health challenges, and are likely to be at risk of becoming incompetent to stand trial and/or are found to be incompetent to stand trial.

Address: 1103 North B Street, Suite E, Sacramento, CA 95811

Who is Served:

Adults, ages 18 and older, who are diagnosed with serious mental illness
Are pre-trial and arrested on felony charges, which occurred due to symptomology of their mental illness, are at-risk of becoming incompetent to stand trial, and/or are found to be incompetent to stand trial
- Whose crime qualifies them for pre-trial jail diversion
- Whose symptoms of their mental illness contributed significantly to their commitment of the offense
Are likely unsheltered homeless and do not have access to necessary social supports
Will not pose a significant safety risk to the public if released to outpatient treatment

Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; on-call services available

Website Page: https://www.telecarecorp.com/telecare-empower