WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas — Williamson County launched a new therapy program designed to keep at-risk youth at home and out of the juvenile justice and child welfare systems.

The Multisystemic Therapy program, or MST, brings licensed therapists directly into homes, schools and community settings to help families address behavioral and emotional challenges before they escalate. The initiative targets youth ages 12 to 17 who are already involved in the juvenile justice system or are considered at high risk of entering it.

Unlike traditional clinic-based counseling, MST therapists are on call around the clock and meet families where they are. The approach is tailored to reduce logistical barriers like transportation and work schedules that can make it difficult for parents to attend therapy

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