Local News
Current news regarding health & resilience in Williamson, Travis, Hays, Comal, Bastrop, Caldwell, and Bexar Counties in Central Texas.
Greater Austin YMCA offering swim lessons, counseling after Texas floods
“Swimming skills, water safety and counseling are offered at the Greater Austin YMCA.”
FROM: KVUE
Austin recovery coach puts spotlight on mental health
“An Austin recovery coach is taking a different approach to tackling mental health struggles.”
FROM: KXAN
Hundreds of children, teenagers openly discuss mental health during conference
“The Pathways to Hope conference has been held annually for the last 10 years.”
FROM: KSAT 12
Travis County officials outline priorities for $2.2B budget
“Emergency reserves, mental health and voter services take the forefront of increased funding as Travis County officials weigh community needs this month for the next budget year.”
FROM: Community Impact
Televero Health Campus Care Helps Texas Schools Tackle the Mental Health Crisis Amid Budget Cuts and New Cell Phone Ban
“The insurance-based program offers on-demand mental health services for entire school communities—including students, teachers, counselors, and their families.”
FROM: CBS 42
Pathways to Hope: Fighting Mental Health Stigma with Strength and Support
“Pathways to Hope is working to break the stigma and provide education and support to those who need it most.”
FROM: NEWS4SA
Texas Hill Country foundation deploys $40M for flood recovery housing fund
“Governor Abbott was in attendance along with local school district leaders and organizations.”
FROM: KVUE
Engage & Heal Foundation: Mental Health For Youth
“After a personal tragedy involving her daughter’s best friend, Amelia Floyd started the Engage & Heal Foundation. “
FROM: KXAN
Travis County eyes sites for permanent mental health diversion center
“A long-standing effort to establish a permanent mental health diversion center in Travis County is gaining traction.”
FROM: Community Impact
MeadowFest returns with music and a mission for mental health awareness
“MeadowFest is back, bringing a vibrant mix of music and a meaningful mission to Austin.”
FROM: CBS Austin
Austin gears up for 9th annual Recovery in the Park at Fair Market
“The event will be on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 5-9 p.m.”
FROM: KVUE
Austin City Council approves $6.3 billion budget, will pursue tax rate election
“Voters will need to approve the tax rate increase during the November election.”
FROM: KVUE
A BREATH OF FRESH AIR: CACCC expands therapy sessions outdoors with help from Leadership New Braunfels
“Children’s Advocacy Center of Comal County is finding alternative ways to allow children who come through its program to flourish and grow. “
FROM: New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung
University Health’s school-based clinics work to close ‘care gaps’ in San Antonio communities
“Partnering with local school districts, University Health has opened six clinics in some of San Antonio’s most underserved communities since 2013.”
FROM: San Antonio Report
Libraries Emerging as Trusted Hubs for Mental Health Support in Rural Central Texas
“New Report Reveals a Model for Increasing Access to Care and the Potential for Philanthropy to Drive Community-Centered Solutions.”
FROM: St. David’s Foundation
Walking for AJ: One man’s 2,560 mile journey against silence, stigma, and suicide
“But behind his drive lies a painful story, one that changed him forever.”
FROM: KXAN
Round Rock nonprofit launches to support firefighters
“A Round Rock firefighter and spouse launched a nonprofit dedicated to support firefighters in early August.”
FROM: KXAN
Texas State University Police Department expands mental health program to strengthen student support services
“The Texas State University Police Department is significantly expanding its therapy K9 program to bolster mental health and wellness support for the university community.”
FROM: San Marcos Daily Record
New app connects Austin's unhoused to vital resources
“Austin’s Homeless Strategy Office launched "Open Now," a digital platform connecting the unhoused with over 100 community resources.”
FROM: KVUE
National Grief Awareness Day
“National Grief Awareness Day was founded in 2014 and is recognized annually on August 30”
FROM: The Wimberley View