Wayne Scott Unit facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Wayne Scott Unit(formerly the Jester IV Unit) |
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| Texas Department of Criminal Justice | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Fort Bend County, Texas, United States |
| Organization | |
| Hospital type | Psychiatric |
| History | |
| Founded | 1993 |
The Wayne Scott Unit, also known as J4, is a special facility in Texas. It helps people who need extra care for their mental health. It used to be called the Beauford H. Jester IV Unit. This facility is part of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. It is located in Fort Bend County, Texas, about 4 miles (6.4 km) east of Richmond. It is built on land that is part of the Jester State Prison Farm property. You can find it along U.S. Highway 90A.
This special unit was opened in November 1993. It was designed with wide hallways and lots of natural light from skylights and big windows. The walls are made of cement, but they have colorful murals painted by the people staying there. These murals show pictures of wildlife. The Jester IV facility is surrounded by a cornfield, making it a quiet place. In 2011, a middle school called James Bowie Middle School and a shopping area opened across the street from Jester IV and the nearby Jester III Unit.
As of 2013, the Wayne Scott Unit could care for about 550 people. These individuals need special support for their mental health. In 2021, the facility was renamed the Wayne Scott Unit. This name was previously used for a different facility in Brazoria County, which closed in 2020.
How the Treatment Program Works
Most people who come to the Wayne Scott Unit are sent there from other facilities. They usually stay for a few days to get special mental health care. Once they are feeling more stable, they are sent back to their regular facility. However, some people stay at the Wayne Scott Unit for longer periods if they need ongoing support.
People Who Have Stayed Here
- Andre Thomas - He was moved to this unit to get help for his mental health.
- Eddie Ray Routh - He stayed here for a time before moving to another facility.
- Trey Eric Sesler - He arrived in 2019.
