Local News
Current news regarding health & resilience in Williamson, Travis, Hays, Comal, Bastrop, Caldwell, and Bexar Counties in Central Texas.
Communities in Schools supports student attendance, mental health in New Braunfels
“The local nonprofit is part of a national network that aims to connect families with resources and allow students to reach their full potential.”
FROM: New Braunfels Herald Zeitung
A LIGHT FOR EVERY STORY: Downtown vigil offers solace and strength in the fight against domestic violence
“The month of October is a time to recognize, honor and support domestic violence victims and survivors”
FROM: New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung
Texas Association of Community Health Plans Celebrates Community First Health Plans for Three Decades of Service
The Texas Association of Community Health Plans (TACHP), today praised Community First Health Plans, the only local non-profit health plan serving Bexar County and the surrounding seven counties, on 30 years of serving the community.
FROM: Yahoo
Charlie’s Place offers stability and hope for young San Antonians experiencing homelessness
“As San Antonio’s homeless response network continues to grow, SAMMinistries officials are turning their attention to what they say is one of the city’s most vulnerable and fastest growing groups — young adults navigating life without stable housing. “
FROM: San Antonio Report
Therapy Pet Pals of Texas offers pet visitations for the ill and elderly
“Therapy Pet Pals of Texas was founded in Austin in 1984 by Kathryn Lashmit, and has been offering pet visitations to the elderly and infirm in Texas ever since.”
FROM: Community Impact
HHSC Highlights Substance Use Prevention Resources for Red Ribbon Week
“The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is observing Red Ribbon Week Oct. 23–31 by highlighting resources that encourage youth to make safe, healthy choices and live drug-free.”
FROM: Texas Health & Human Services
City councilwoman wants to help inmates in Bexar County Jail with mental health issues
“Castillo says she wants to divert people with mental health needs away from jail, and toward treatment, recovery, and stability.”
FROM: KENS5
Austin's Community First! Village marks decade of transforming lives
“An Austin nonprofit helping people transition out of chronic homelessness just marked a major milestone.”
FROM: KVUE
County launches free mental health platform
“Residents seeking support for stress, anxiety or overall well-being have a new tool available through the Bastrop County Health Department.”
FROM: Elgin Courier
People’s Community Clinic expands women’s health services at new center in Central Austin
“People’s Community Clinic is aiming to serve more uninsured and underserved women through a new health care center in Central Austin.”
FROM: Community Impact
Williamson County seeks $1.4M in federal grants to help at-risk youth
“Williamson County will apply for over $1.4 million in federal grants to support the juvenile justice system and help prevent at-risk youth from entering the justice system.”
FROM: Community Impact
'Austin FIRST' mental health pilot program launches in downtown
“A first-of-its-kind pilot program is designed to reach people in crisis early, before situations escalate.”
FROM: FOX 7 Austin
YMCA details plans for redeveloped TownLake facility with condo towers, affordable housing
“President and CEO Kathy Kuras called the project a "once-in-a-generation opportunity" for the city.”
FROM: Community Impact
Fall Break, Well-Being Day among several new initiatives to support students
“This month, students at the university’s academic campus benefited from a Fall Break in the middle of the semester, offering time to relax and recharge after midterms.”
FROM: UT San Antonio News
Inaugural Summit Strengthens Mental Health and Justice Collaboration Across Texas
“Representatives from more than 120 Texas counties attended the event, called The Summit".”
FROM: TX Behavioral Health & Justice Technical Assistance Center
Hays County awarded grant to expand veteran rehabilitation efforts
“Hays County received a grant from the state that will help support veterans in need of assistance.”
FROM: Community Impact
Austin’s Down to Earth Coloring Club uses crayons to connect and de-stress
“Adult coloring has been quietly growing in popularity, and researchers are paying attention”
FROM: KXAN
With Applewhite expansion, Bexar County doubles down on mental health and rehabilitation
“A new expansion to Bexar County’s Applewhite Recovery Center opened, adding 130 beds to the county’s only residential campus dedicated to treating people with both mental illness and substance use disorders.”
FROM: San Antonio Report
Hope House nonprofit debuts new housing units in Liberty Hill
“Hope House is a nonprofit organization based in Liberty Hill providing care and housing to children and adults with intellectual disabilities.”
FROM: Community Impact
Texas panel to study firefighter mental health, suicide prevention under new law
“HB 1593 requires the Texas Commission on Fire Protection to assemble an advisory committee to study the need for suicide prevention and peer support programs.”
FROM: KVUE