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Current news regarding health & resilience in Williamson, Travis, Hays, Comal, Bastrop, Caldwell, and Bexar Counties in Central Texas.
YWCA San Antonio opens Harvey E. Najim Early Childhood Education Center
The new education center is located within the YWCA’s residential campus and will provide early childhood education and child care.
Hutto Police Department welcomes Williamson County’s first ever Crisis Response K9
Crisis K9s are specially trained dogs that provide emotional support and help de-escalate high-stress situations during emergency responses, according to CTPSC.
New research aims to support mental health, resilience of flood recovery volunteers
Texas State University’s Translational Health Research Center (THRC) has been awarded national grant funding through the Health and Extreme Weather Research Award Program, administered by the Natural Hazards Center, to examine how disaster recovery efforts affect the emotional and mental health of volunteers in Central Texas.
In rural Central Texas, libraries are stepping up to offer mental health support
Smithville is one of eight Central Texas libraries receiving funding from the St. David’s Foundation as part of the Libraries for Health initiative, a pilot project aimed at boosting mental health support in rural communities.
Georgetown ISD proposes hiring more behavior staff to address heightened behavioral issues
GISD officials have proposed hiring four behavior coaches and six additional behavior paraprofessionals for general education classrooms.
Integral Care secures contract renewal to continue 24/7 crisis outreach services
According to Integral Care officials, the EMCOT model was created in collaboration with public safety agencies to better serve individuals in crisis.
Teen Mental Health Survey Is Open
Teens across San Antonio and Bexar County are invited to help shape the future of youth mental health in the city. Youth between 12 and 19 years old are encouraged to complete the anonymous Teen Mental Health Survey on the SASpeakUp community portal.
Turning grief into purpose: How one bereavement director walks alongside families after the loss of a child
At ABC of Southwest Texas, Desiree Holmes and her team provide support, counseling and community for parents and guardians facing one of life’s hardest moments
Travis County approves borrowing $138M for infrastructure projects, $12M for Precinct 2 facility
The new facility comes as the county prepares to borrow nearly $138.88 million through certificates of obligation in Fiscal Year 2025-26.
Austin opens Victim Assistance Center for those affected by 6th Street mass shooting
AUSTIN, Texas — The city of Austin has opened a Victim Assistance Center for those affected by the mass shooting on West Sixth Street that happened early Sunday morning.
UTSA offering support to campus following Sixth Street shooting in Austin
UTSA is offering well-being resources to students and staff after the deadly Austin shooting on Sixth Street early Sunday morning.
San Antonio City Council to consider Narcan and opioid overdose prevention funding for nonprofits
The San Antonio City Council is set to consider funding for Narcan and other opioid-overdose prevention programs for local nonprofits, aiming to expand access to life-saving interventions as overdose deaths continue to be a concern. City leaders hope the proposed support will strengthen community-based efforts to reduce fatalities and connect more residents with addiction resources and treatment.
FROM: Texas Public Radio