Williamson County approves continued support for Yellow House recovery meeting space; new building to open soon
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Commissioners approved item 53 to support a new Yellow House building that hosts peer recovery groups; representatives said the location provides daily, no‑cost meetings and connects people to community aftercare.
Williamson County commissioners approved item 53 on Jan. 28 to support the Yellow House’s new recovery building, and county and nonprofit representatives described the site as a community hub for peer recovery meetings.
County staff and representatives from the organization said the facility provides meeting space for multiple mutual‑aid groups and that the new building will increase capacity. Hal Cromwell and Amy McCarthy, identified as board representatives, told the court the location serves daily meetings for groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and other mutual‑aid programs and is available “7 days a week, 365 days a year.”
Cromwell said, “We’re averaging about 33 100 people a month,” and described the center as a place that provides a “ready made community when folks are ready” for recovery support. County officials said the facility is caddy‑corner to the Leander police station and that a ribbon‑cutting event will be scheduled soon.
Commissioners and staff described the site as a partner in the county’s opioid and substance‑use treatment efforts and noted a partnership with Bluebonnet that will help bring people to services. The court approved the item by unanimous vote (3–0).
Action: The court approved item 53 (Yellow House/peer recovery meeting facility) with accompanying support and noted a forthcoming ribbon‑cutting; motion passed 3–0.