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Current news regarding health & resilience in Williamson, Travis, Hays, Comal, Bastrop, Caldwell, and Bexar Counties in Central Texas.

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Travis County unveils 5-year plan to expand youth mental health services

“Travis County officials presented a five-year plan to broaden youth mental health services, targeting barriers that prevent families from accessing care including high costs, provider shortages and lack of services in outlying areas”

FROM: Community Impact

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ComForCare helps seniors age in place, brings preventive care home

“For four years, Dr. Akanksha Bist has been working with patients and their families to be proactive in ensuring they are able to continue living independently either at home or in a care facility.”

FROM: Community Impact

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Greater Austin YMCA offers $1 therapy until June

“The Greater Austin YMCA is currently offering 50-minute therapy sessions for $1 as part of Mental Health Awareness Month, the second year it has offered the promotion.”

FROM: KXAN

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Travis County diversion center advances as mental health needs grow

“Travis County is moving forward with plans for an $86 million mental health diversion center—a permanent facility that would build on the success of pilot programs the local mental health authority has been operating since 2023.”

FROM: Community Impact

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Commissioner Miller Recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month 2026

“Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today recognized May as Mental Health Awareness Month, urging farmers, ranchers, and rural communities to support one another in prioritizing mental health.”

FROM: KSST Radio

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TXST selected to help in statewide effort to support rural hospitals

“Texas State University has been selected for a new statewide initiative—the Texas Rural Hospital Officers Academy—that will strengthen financial and operational leadership and stability of rural hospitals and protect access to health care across Texas.”

FROM: Community Impact

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