Local News
Current news regarding health & resilience in Williamson, Travis, Hays, Comal, Bastrop, Caldwell, and Bexar Counties in Central Texas.
Executive Counseling Offers Free Initial Consultation for Mental Health Services
“Executive Counseling, led by Dr. Austin Johnson, now offers free initial consultations for mental health services.”
FROM: Yahoo News
Hays County prepping for expanded mental health services for defendants
“Hays County officials are working on expanding mental health programming for defendants with pending charges.”
FROM: Community Impact
New Williamson County program unites local groups to support young trafficking victims
“The initiative, called Care Coordination brings together more than a dozen local organizations, from hospitals to law enforcement.”
FROM: KVUE
Kyle PD creates new mental health position using grant money
“The Kyle Police Department announced it was recently awarded a mental health grant totaling $188,280.”
FROM: KXAN
Yellow House Foundation receives grant funding from Williamson County
“The nonprofit will receive up to $300,000 in grant funding from Williamson County over the next three years.”
FROM: Community Impact
Hill Country MHDD to provide mental health services, care for Comal County inmates
“Comal County joined a multiagency collaborative program on Thursday in order to provide mental health services for those in custody and continuity of care for those being released.”
FROM: New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung
Wimberley Valley Library to hold public forum on mental illness and the legal system
“The intersection of mental health issues and the legal system in Hays County is the subject of a public forum led by LatinoJustice, February 1, at the Wimberley Valley Library".”
FROM: The Wimberley View
Texas County Seeks $60 Million for Hospital Upgrades to Support Inmate Care
“Bexar County, Texas, officials have requested $60 million in state funding to renovate seven buildings within the San Antonio State Hospital complex.”
FROM: Correctional News
Abby's Learning Center offers inclusive therapy for all ages in Central Austin
“Abby's Learning Center in downtown Austin “embraces neurodiversity,” bringing the community an inclusive therapy center dedicated to all types of learning and exploration.”
FROM: Community Impact
Advocates push for more access to psychedelic treatment in Texas
“Scientists and legislative activists will meet to discuss the current state of the use of psychedelic substances to treat mental health conditions. “
FROM: KXAN
New partnership offers free mental health services to Southside ISD students on campus
Clarity Child Guidance Center repurposed a building on Southside ISD’s largest campus to provide mental health resources to all students in the district, at no cost.
FROM: NEWS4SA
School therapy referrals on the rise in Leander, Liberty Hill ISD
“Amid a nationwide rise in mental illness, students in Leander ISD and Liberty Hill ISD are increasingly in need of mental health care.”
FROM: Community Impact
Police response to mental health emergencies being discussed by city, state
“An item on the first City Council agenda of 2025 aims to collect, and later analyze, data on mental health calls.”
FROM: KXAN
Nicole Lansbery Named Vice President of Therapy Austin and Austin DBT Associates
“Nicole will provide strategic leadership and continue to enhance clinical excellence across both organizations, ensuring comprehensive and accessible mental health services for the Austin community.”
FROM: ABC News
Hays County Mental Health Court grows to give assistance to residents
“The purpose of the court is to ultimately keep their graduates out of jail.”
FROM: The University Star
Hi, How Are You encourages students to have open conversations about well-being
“The Hi How Are You Project has been teaching students how to be aware and manage their mental health for seven years.”
FROM: KXAN
Texas lawmakers eye sharing health care workers with other states to address provider shortages
A coalition of health industry leaders are backing a policy they say would help stop the statewide hemorrhaging of health care workers — allowing certain out-of-state professionals to practice in Texas.
FROM: KSAT
New friends and brain power: Austin seniors reap social, physical benefits of pickleball
“Getting involved in activities such as pickleball can be an important outlet for seniors to engage with others and alleviate feelings of loneliness.”
FROM: Community Impact
San Marcos City Council approves $550K for local human services agencies
San Marcos City Council unanimously approved allocating $550,000 in Human Services Grant funding to several local agencies.
FROM: Community Impact
Hogg Foundation Launches New and Improved Mental Health Guide
“The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health announces the launch of its A Guide to Understanding Mental Health Systems and Services in Texas, a website designed to help users navigate pressing policy issues, funding sources, and programs of interest.”
FROM: Hogg Foundation for Mental Health