When a 911 call about a mental health crisis comes in, Bexar County’s Specialized Multidisciplinary Alternate Response Team, or S.M.A.R.T team, now sends more than an officer and EMS worker to the scene.

FROM: NEWS4SA

A former hotel property off MoPac in Northwest Austin will start housing dozens of residents exiting homelessness this month.

FROM: Community Impact

The “Run Ken Run” campaign raised $48,406 to start a new addiction recovery program, Families in Recovery, in San Antonio that will allow parents and guardians to stay with their children during addiction treatment. 

FROM: San Antonio Report

The Bexar County Commissioners Court approved the use of funds from the American Rescue Plan Act for a mobile medical team and mental health recovery support services.

FROM: Community Impact

Staff members at local schools are highlighting the mental health resources available for students and encouraging them to reach out for help if they need it.

FROM: New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung

Alumni pledges funds to UTSA’s mental health services.

FROM: The Paisano

Texas has been ranked one of the states with the least access to mental health resources. San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) received a large federal grant to help change that.

FROM: NEWS4SA

Nancy Dickinson says the therapy has changed her life.

FROM: KSAT

The new facility will provide a dedicated space for middle and high school students to gather, learn and participate in after-school programs.

FROM: Community Impact

Travis County Commissioners approved Tuesday a new pilot program aiming to help with gun violence prevention and connecting survivors with support services.

FROM: KXAN

The national licensing board announced it will consider folding the proposed skills test into an existing exam amid worries the additional hurdle would discourage applicants.

FROM: The Texas Tribune

The Randy Rogers Family Foundation presented the Children’s Advocacy Center of Comal County with a $200,000 check, representing the largest donation amount the foundation has given to date.

FROM: New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung

Austin Clubhouse supports its members, who are adults with mental health diagnoses, with employment, housing, education and wellness help.

FROM: KXAN

Engage and Heal Foundation is working with Robby Belmarez, a Lake Travis High School football player, to put a spotlight on mental health.

FROM: KXAN

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and one local animal shelter launched an initiative to support mental health initiatives, and boost pet adoptions.

FROM: NEWS4SA

Bastrop ISD trustees renewed an agreement for student substance use and recovery services at the Oct. 15 board meeting.

FROM: Community Impact

The San Antonio City Council approved an ordinance allowing the San Antonio Department of Human Services to apply for a grant from the United States Health and Human Services during its Oct. 17 meeting.

FROM: Community Impact

Hand to Hold, a national nonprofit that provides early intervention mental health support for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and bereaved parents, will host its annual virtual National NICU Mental Health Conference November 6-7, 2024.

FROM: Galveston County The Daily News

The recent release of an NCAA pilot study on online abuse during NCAA championships has highlighted the pressing need for comprehensive mental healthcare for athletes.

FROM: The Daily Texan

A growing trend in educational practices is making its way to San Antonio: the introduction of "Peace Rooms."

FROM: NEWS4SA