A group of Austin men are intentionally putting themselves in stressful situations to combat mental health.

FROM: KXAN

Presented by TVC today, the funding will provide services to over 7,600 veterans and their families across 30 counties.

FROM: Office of the Texas Governor

Travis County is partnering with groups like the city of Austin, Central Health and Integral Care to launch a new pilot program designed to divert those in crisis from jail.

FROM: CBS Austin

Travis County officials have earmarked millions of the nearly $2 billion fiscal year 2024-25 budget to implement a Counsel at First Appearance, or CAFA, initiative and other judicial reforms.

FROM: Community Impact

After hearing the challenges her close friends have experienced as single mothers, as well as her parents’ stories of growing up with single parents, local Destanéa McGinnis felt called to start a nonprofit organization.

FROM: New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung

Travis County commissioners authorized an $888.7 million budget for Central Health’s 2024-25 fiscal year—which includes a tax rate increase.

FROM: Community Impact

The San Antonio Youth Commission (SAYC) and the Metropolitan Health District's Project Worth Teen Ambassadors recently shared the results of the 2024 Teen Mental Health Survey.

15 community health centers will get a boost of federal dollars to help Texans and address the nation’s mental health and opioid crises.

FROM: KXAN

Centers like the HCWC, the only family violence shelter in San Marcos, are now required to provide trauma-informed training for their staff while offering voluntary support services for survivors.

FROM: The University Star

He wants to spread awareness around addiction recovery, “show other communities what they might be missing” and inspire other cities to start their own recovery programs.

FROM: San Antonio Report

After a successful first year, Don and Marsha Leathers are in the midst of organizing the second annual Mental Health Awareness Benefit, which will take place on Saturday, Sept. 28.

FROM: Austin Daily Herald

The German Shepherd has been on the job for more than two months, visiting hospitals and schools, and going on law enforcement calls.

FROM: KVUE

The Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) wants to help inform veterans, their families, friends and communities of the risk factors, warning signs and resources available for those in crisis.

FROM: The Gilmer Mirror

The San Marcos Police Department (SMPD) will require all patrol officers to complete a 40-hour crisis communication class by the end of 2025.

FROM: The University Star

Cenikor Foundation recently hosted an Overdose Awareness event to allow local families time to grieve and share their stories while simultaneously educating the public.

FROM: San Marcos Daily Record

Austin Trauma Therapy Center has been honored with Mayor's Health & Wellbeing Award for continued commitment to providing mental health and trauma-informed care.

FROM: EIN Presswire

UIW hosted its annual “Let’s Taco-Bout Mental Health” event, offering helpful mental health resources to UIW students, faculty and community members.

FROM: University of the Incarnate Word

National Recovery Month promotes new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, celebrates the strength of the recovery community and recognizes service providers’ commitment to facilitating recovery.

FROM: New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung

During this Suicide Prevention Month, Texas leaders in psychology research and licensing are stressing the dire gaps in mental healthcare in nearly every corner of the state.

FROM: KXAN

Other states look to Texas as the state psychology board pushes against the new national licensing requirements.