DHR Health has been awarded a $85-million grant from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to construct 100 beds at a new behavioral health hospital in Pharr. The new facility will help address the need for additional inpatient mental health beds.

DHR Health currently operates an 87-bed inpatient behavioral hospital. The new campus at 4800 North Jackson Road will include a new 161,000-square-foot facility. It will have a total of 184 beds serving patients with diverse mental health needs as well as state civil and forensic patients. The hospital will also house intensive outpatient therapy programs.

“DHR Health is proud to take this important step in expanding our services to help meet the growing demand for mental health care in the Rio Grande Valley,” said Dr. Jose E. Igoa, DHR Health Behavioral Hospital Medical director of Adult Services.  “This new state-of-the-art facility will provide exceptional care and be an integral part of the mental health services we provide to our community. With the support of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and the City of Pharr, we are creating a new hub for mental health treatment that will transform lives and improve outcomes for countless individuals and their families.”

Strengthening Regional Healthcare

“This new hospital is a transformative milestone for Pharr and the Rio Grande Valley, bringing critical mental health services directly to our community,” said Pharr Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D. “Thanks to the support and partnership of DHR Health, the Texas Legislature, and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, this public-private initiative not only expands access to quality care but also strengthens our region’s healthcare infrastructure for generations to come.”

The new hospital is expected to open in the summer of 2026 and will represent Pharr’s first hospital. The development is a public-private partnership that will also create local jobs, stimulate the economy and enhance the region’s healthcare infrastructure. The hospital will help reduce wait times for individuals in need of inpatient behavioral health care.