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Current news regarding health & resilience in Williamson, Travis, Hays, Comal, Bastrop, Caldwell, and Bexar Counties in Central Texas.
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FROM: KSAT
Home for the holidays: How one San Antonio center helps kids cope with seasonal stress
“Texas faces a critical shortage of pediatric psychiatric providers as holiday stress intensifies mental health struggles for children and teens.”
FROM: KENS5
HHSC Highlights Efforts to Strengthen Rural Health Care on National Rural Health Day
“The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is observing National Rural Health Day today by highlighting initiatives that strengthen health care in rural communities.”
FROM: TX Health & Human Services
Televero Behavioral Health Expands Rural Mental Health Access Through Telehealth Services
“On National Rural Health Day, a telehealth provider demonstrates what’s possible when technology, compassion, and strategy converge to support rural communities.”
FROM: ABC News
New Braunfels Fire Department deploys peer support team to Kerr County amidst ongoing recovery efforts
“As first responders and volunteers work to put the community back together, New Braunfels Fire Department members are working to maintain the wellbeing of those with boots on the ground.”
FROM: New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung
Agile website connects veterans to services
“Founded on November 9, 2015, by a coalition of veterans and community partners in Houston, Combined Arms was built to create an interconnected network.”
FROM: The Wimberley View
Balcones Heights substance abuse treatment facility opens doors to women for first time following major remodel
“Lifetime Recovery recently completed an $18 million renovation of its facility.”
FROM: KSAT
Hays County Mental Health Court sees largest ever graduating class
“Ten people will walk the stage at the Hays County Mental Health Court’s (MHC) commencement ceremony in early December, the county announced in a Tuesday news release. “
FROM: KXAN
Mental health fund launches for July flood victims
“The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country announced the launch of its “Family Mental Health Care Fund” on Tuesday, which helps provide families who lost loved ones during the July 4 floods with mental health resources.”
FROM: KXAN
5-story, $100M Center for Brain Health opening in San Antonio medical center
“For Melissa Garcia, chief of staff and vice chancellor of the University of Texas System, the opening of UT San Antonio’s new Center for Brain Health is deeply personal.”
FROM: The San Antonio Report
Housing nonprofits aim to keep families together
“Peace Lutheran Church is preparing to open a new shelter for families facing hardship—only the second of its kind in the area, according to Lynne Williams, executive director of HomeAid Austin.”
FROM: Community Impact
ACC launches Family Resource Corners for student-parents
“Austin Community College is broadening support for students who are parents by establishing Family Resource Corners, which provide essentials such as diapers, wipes and menstrual products, available at the Highland and Round Rock campuses.”
FROM: Community Impact
Veterans in San Antonio find healing, community through free golf program
“The PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) program, run by the Professional Golfers Association, offers free golf lessons to veterans as a form of therapy and social connection.”
FROM: KSAT
San Antonio clinic offers no-cost mental health services for post-9/11 veterans and their families
“On the city’s Northwest Side, the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic offers service members, veterans and their families care — even if they don’t qualify for services through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.”
FROM: San Antonio Report
Meridell Achievement Center Honors Military Families With Compassionate Mental Health Support
“Meridell is part of the Patriot Support Program of Universal Health Services, a network dedicated to providing specialized mental and behavioral health care for service members, veterans, and their loved ones.”
FROM: KXAN
Comal County Veterans Treatment Court helps local heroes reclaim their lives
“Veterans Treatment Court is an alternative to serving jail time or parole offered to veterans who have committed misdemeanor offenses and have been diagnosed with a mental health disorder or substance abuse disorder.”
FROM: New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung
Bexar County shifts jail mental health intake screenings to University Health
“Bexar County has shifted responsibility for jail intake mental health and substance use screenings from the Center for Health Care Services to University Health.”
FROM: San Antonio Report
Veterans’ Art Auction Benefits Mental Health and Addiction Support
“An art auction and public display featuring work by local veterans is on view through Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Grunt Style store on 900 Broadway.”
FROM: KSAT
Governor Abbott, HHSC Submit Application For Rural Health Transformation Program
“Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) submitted an application to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to strengthen rural health care throughout the state.”
FROM: Office of the Texas Governor
Texas Mental Health Services Launches Statewide Virtual Behavioral Health & Addiction Treatment Across Texas
“Texas Mental Health Services announced the rollout of its fully virtual treatment programs offering adults and adolescents across Texas access to evidence-based mental health and addiction services via a secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform.”
FROM: ABC News