Richmond State Supported Living Center
Opened in 1968, the Richmond State Supported Living Center is a community of more than 500 adults situated on 241 acres (1.0 km2) on the banks of the Brazos River in unincorporated Fort Bend County, adjacent to and not within the city limits of Richmond.
The campus serves a 13-county area, which includes Harris County. Approximately 1,200 employees staff the facility.
A program at Richmond, the Therapeutic Riding Center, offers individuals equine and pet-assisted activities.
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