Local News
Current news regarding health & resilience in Williamson, Travis, Hays, Comal, Bastrop, Caldwell, and Bexar Counties in Central Texas.
Smithville's Comfort Cafe heals locals with addiction one meal at a time
Owners Teri and Rosie Lopez opened pay-what-you-can Comfort Cafe in 2010 to help fund local nonprofit recovery program, SerenityStar Ranch, which works to help those healing from addiction.
FROM: Community Impact
$8.65M facility aims to address growing mental health needs in Comal County
Comal County officials are preparing to build a new mental health crisis stabilization facility in New Braunfels.
FROM: Community Impact
UT Health San Antonio awarded $9.9 million in county ARPA funds targeting substance use, behavioral health and long COVID
Bexar County awarded UT Health San Antonio three grants totaling $9.9 million in federal coronavirus relief bill funding to improve access to health care and create a more equitable and resilient community.
FROM: UT Health San Antonio Newsroom
Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act coverage begins, local organizations encourage Texans to apply
The period to enroll for Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplace coverage began Nov 1. and runs through Jan. 15.
FROM: Community Impact
Veterans Voices: Healing trauma through song and instruments
The nonprofit organization provides songwriting lessons and free instruments to veterans as a form of post-conflict care.
FROM: kxan
24/7 emergency mental health professionals available in Bexar County
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
City, Integral Care open 60-unit Northwest Austin residences for clients exiting homelessness
A former hotel property off MoPac in Northwest Austin will start housing dozens of residents exiting homelessness this month.
FROM: Community Impact
A San Antonio man just ran 1,800 miles across the U.S. and raised $48K for charity
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
Bexar County allocates funds for addiction treatment, mental health services
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
TRUE TEAM EFFORT: Counselors, community partners provide vital mental health resources in New Braunfels schools
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
Sprinting toward mental health
Alumni pledges funds to UTSA’s mental health services.
FROM: The Paisano
San Antonio Independent School district receives federal grant to address mental health
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
US Air Force veteran finds hope in suicide prevention therapy focusing on stress responses
Nancy Dickinson says the therapy has changed her life.
FROM: KSAT
Mill Street Youth Center breaks ground in New Braunfels
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
New Travis County program aims to help with gun violence prevention, provide support services
Travis County Commissioners approved Tuesday a new pilot program aiming to help with gun violence prevention and connecting survivors with support services.
FROM: KXAN
Board cancels costly psychologist licensing exam after pushback led by Texas
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
Randy Rogers Family Foundation gifts $200K to Children’s Advocacy Center of Comal County
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
Mental Health Monday: Austin Clubhouse
Austin Clubhouse supports its members, who are adults with mental health diagnoses, with employment, housing, education and wellness help.
FROM: KXAN
Lake Travis HS football player putting spotlight on mental health
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
Local pet rescue's mental health campaign boosts adoptions, donations
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