{ "city": "El Paso", "state": "Texas", "tenant_id": "el_paso_tx", "legal_notes": { "behavioral_health": "state_only", "csb_authority": "none", "events_source": "city_official_site", "transit_source": "city", "trash_source": "city", "public_safety_source": "city", "warming_center_authority": "city", "sexual_health_authority": "state" }, "official_links": { "city_homepage": "https://www.elpasotexas.gov/", "events_calendar": "https://events.elpasotexas.gov/", "public_health": "https://www.elpasotexas.gov/public-health/", "transit": "https://sunmetro.net/", "libraries": "https://www.elpasolibrary.org/", "parks_and_recreation": "https://www.elpasotexas.gov/parks-and-recreation/", "emergency_management": "https://www.elpasotexas.gov/fire-department/emergency-management/", "trash": "https://www.elpasotexas.gov/environmental-services/" }, "services": { "behavioral_health": { "allowed": true, "authority": "state", "resources": [ { "name": "Texas Health and Human Services (Crisis Hotline)", "link": "https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use", "phone": "800-273-8255 (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline)", "notes": "Since El Paso does not rely on a local CSB, Penny should prioritize state and national resources for mental health and substance abuse crises." }, { "name": "Emergence Health Network (Local Mental Health Authority)", "link": "https://www.ehn.org/", "phone": "915-884-8884", "notes": "The Local Mental Health Authority for El Paso County, providing emergency services and outpatient care." } ] }, "sexual_health": { "allowed": true, "authority": "state", "resources": [ { "name": "City of El Paso Department of Public Health – HIV/STD", "link": "https://www.elpasotexas.gov/public-health/sexual-health", "phone": "915-212-6600", "notes": "Local city department offering confidential testing, treatment, and prevention services." }, { "name": "Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)", "link": "https://www.dshs.texas.gov/hivstd/testing", "phone": "", "notes": "State authority for broader sexual health policies and resources." } ] }, "warming_and_cooling_centers": { "allowed": true, "authority": "city", "resources": [ { "name": "City of El Paso Recreation Centers", "address": "Varies by activation", "season": "winter/summer", "link": "https://www.elpasotexas.gov/parks-and-recreation/", "notes": "City recreation centers are typically used as temporary cooling centers during extreme heat and warming centers during extreme cold. Penny must remind users to check for current activation alerts." } ] }, "trash_and_recycling": { "authority": "city", "pickup_days": "Varies by zone. Residents can use the city's Environmental Services website for schedules and holiday changes.", "holiday_schedule_link": "https://www.elpasotexas.gov/environmental-services/about-us/news" }, "transit": { "authority": "city", "provider": "Sun Metro", "routes_link": "https://sunmetro.net/routes/maps-schedules/", "planner_link": "https://sunmetro.net/" }, "emergency": { "authority": "city", "alerts_link": "https://www.elpasotexas.gov/fire-department/emergency-management/alerts", "non_emergency_phone": "915-832-4400 (Police Department Non Emergency)", "emergency_management_link": "https://www.elpasotexas.gov/fire-department/emergency-management/" }, "libraries": { "authority": "city", "resources": [ { "branch": "El Paso Public Library – Main Branch", "address": "501 N Oregon St, El Paso, TX 79901", "link": "https://www.elpasolibrary.org/", "notes": "The main public library, often a hub for public access internet, job search assistance, and community programs." } ] }, "community_centers": { "authority": "city", "resources": [ { "name": "Leo C. Carter Recreation Center", "address": "7708 Janway Dr, El Paso, TX 79915", "link": "https://www.elpasotexas.gov/parks-and-recreation/recreation-centers", "notes": "One of many city recreation centers providing programs for youth, adults, and seniors." } ] } } }