Local News
Current news regarding health & resilience in Williamson, Travis, Hays, Comal, Bastrop, Caldwell, and Bexar Counties in Central Texas.
Gov. Abbott announces $239M in construction grants for mental health facilities in rural Texas
“The funding will support up to 332 beds for mental health patients in hospitals across four rural communities.”
FROM: KVUE
Austin ISD 2022 bond funds new learning spaces, gym at Langford Elementary School
“Langford Elementary School celebrated the beginning of its full modernization project with a groundbreaking ceremony March 13.”
FROM: Community Impact
Spring Fling at Restoration Ranch to support veterans, offer family fun
“Restoration Ranch is set to host its annual Spring Fling fundraiser, supporting its mission to help heal veterans through equine therapy.”
FROM: Community Impact
New Braunfels' First Footing program provides variety of support services to those in need
“The First Footing program is helping him get back on his feet through providing him the support he needs while he finds work and a place to live.”
FROM: New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung
City to provide funding for mental health care, support for LGBTQ+ youth
“The Austin City Council approved an agreement with Austin Public Health to distribute $150,000 each to nonprofits providing mental health care to LGBTQ+ youth in Austin and Travis County. “
FROM: The Daily Texan
After an increase in calls, Austin's 911 mental health response team will operate around the clock
"This amendment is a testament to the city’s commitment to a future where mental health care is prioritized, where crisis response does not default to law enforcement and lives are protected instead of lost.”
FROM: KUT News
Bexar County gets more than $1M grant to curb juvenile crime with mental health support
“Bexar County Center for Health Care Services has been awarded more than $1 million by Texas Health and Human Services to provide mental health help for kids who have entered the court system or are at risk.”
FROM: NEWS4SA
Over 200 experts convene to advance veteran suicide prevention efforts in San Antonio
“More than 200 mental health experts and advocates from across the country were in San Antonio this week for the Face the Fight coalition at USAA’s headquarters.”
FROM: NEWS4SA
New program supports Hays County schools in combating fentanyl crisis
“Texas State University faculty has turned its focus to combating fentanyl misuse.”
FROM: Community Impact
Council adds funding to bolster Integral Care’s mental health efforts
“Responding to the need for more mental health workers to staff Integral Care’s Expanded Mobile Crisis Outreach Team, City Council voted to allocate additional funding to the program.”
FROM: Austin Monitor
Austin City Council approves $1 million to expand mental health crisis outreach team
“The Expanded Mobile Crisis Outreach Team's goal is to deescalate the mental health crisis, so first responders can leave within 10 minutes of arriving on scene.”
FROM: KVUE
Stevens High School students tackle Mental Health Awareness in BexarFest Project
“Stevens HS has won multiple awards over years.”
FROM: KSAT
Travis County outlines the next year of opioid overdose prevention strategy
“On Tuesday, the Commissioners Court received an update on its FY 2024-25 plans to continue supporting harm reduction work.”
FROM: Austin Monitor
Austin dog therapy group hopes to expand
“It’s a pet therapy team for the Austin Police Department. We provide comfort and support for law enforcement and the staff.”
FROM: KXAN
Lakeway EMDR celebrates 5 years of helping clients 'get past their past'
“Lakeway EMDR is celebrating five years of business in March.”
FROM: Community Impact
Austin's Sobering Center expansion will bring more recovery support resources
“The Sobering Center says its resources save tax dollars by keeping people out of jails and emergency rooms and decreasing first responder times.”
FROM: KVUE
Local researchers receive $4.9M grant to study MDMA's role in PTSD treatment
“Researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio have been awarded a $4.9 million grant to explore an approach to treating post-traumatic stress disorder.”
FROM: NEWS4SA
Dripping Springs Education Foundation’s ‘Heart of a Tiger’ gala raises $211,000 to support DSISD students and teachers
“The event raised $211,000, which will directly support innovative teaching grants, student leadership programs, mental health initiatives, and campus and classroom resources.”
FROM: Dripping Springs Century News
Court approves additional services for Assisted Outpatient Treatment program
“The Hays County Commissioners Court approved two items related to the Mental Health Court’s Assisted Outpatient Treatment program.”
FROM: San Marcos Daily Record
San Antonio faith leaders receive mental health training to combat stigma
NAMI hosted an open house to provide faith leaders with free mental health training as part of their Bridges to Care program.
FROM: NEWS4SA