Fort Behavioral Health in Fort Worth, Texas, has paused its adolescent programs following allegations of mistreatment, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported Oct. 10.
The state previously shut down the center — which offers programs for autism, substance use disorders and other diagnoses — in January due to concerns of abuse and neglect but afterward allowed it to reopen on a one-year probation.
The recent closure follows an investigation into the center published by the Star-Telegram in September, which revealed the center was cited repeatedly by the state for incidents of harm and abuse, in addition to issues with understaffing and underreporting.