Local News
Current news regarding health & resilience in Williamson, Travis, Hays, Comal, Bastrop, Caldwell, and Bexar Counties in Central Texas.
Kindness Campaign aims to lift spirits this holiday season
“The coalition was created to address availability of mental health services for youth, according to the Community Action website.”
FROM: San Marcos Daily Record
Free mental healthcare offered to Texas farmers, families
“Free counseling and stress management support will now be offered to Texas farmers and their families through FarmHope”
FROM: KXAN
San Antonio nonprofit helps people rebuild lives with sober living programs and community care
Pay It Forward SA offers a bridge to recovery for homeless individuals through community care and life-changing programs.
FROM: KSAT
San Marcos City Council advances grant funding allocation
“At the Nov. 18 meeting, San Marcos City Council approved funding for the Human Services Grant Board (HSGB)”
FROM: The University Star
Williamson County launches therapy program for at-risk youth
“Williamson County began its new Multisystemic Therapy program, a family-centered prevention program for at-risk youth”
FROM: Community Impact
Austin's SIMS Foundation launches fundraising campaign to offset increased health care costs
“The SIMS Foundation is aiming to raise $150,000 by the end of the year to offset the increased health care cost with the loss of Affordable Care Act tax credits.”
FROM: KVUE
Home for the holidays: How one San Antonio center helps kids cope with seasonal stress
“Texas faces a critical shortage of pediatric psychiatric providers as holiday stress intensifies mental health struggles for children and teens.”
FROM: KENS5
HHSC Highlights Efforts to Strengthen Rural Health Care on National Rural Health Day
“The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is observing National Rural Health Day today by highlighting initiatives that strengthen health care in rural communities.”
FROM: TX Health & Human Services
Televero Behavioral Health Expands Rural Mental Health Access Through Telehealth Services
“On National Rural Health Day, a telehealth provider demonstrates what’s possible when technology, compassion, and strategy converge to support rural communities.”
FROM: ABC News
Austin City Council Approves Amended Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget
“The amended budget addresses public safety, homelessness services and emergency mental health response, among other things.”
FROM: Austintx.gov
New Braunfels Fire Department deploys peer support team to Kerr County amidst ongoing recovery efforts
“As first responders and volunteers work to put the community back together, New Braunfels Fire Department members are working to maintain the wellbeing of those with boots on the ground.”
FROM: New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung
Agile website connects veterans to services
“Founded on November 9, 2015, by a coalition of veterans and community partners in Houston, Combined Arms was built to create an interconnected network.”
FROM: The Wimberley View
Balcones Heights substance abuse treatment facility opens doors to women for first time following major remodel
“Lifetime Recovery recently completed an $18 million renovation of its facility.”
FROM: KSAT
Hays County Mental Health Court sees largest ever graduating class
“Ten people will walk the stage at the Hays County Mental Health Court’s (MHC) commencement ceremony in early December, the county announced in a Tuesday news release. “
FROM: KXAN
Mental health fund launches for July flood victims
“The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country announced the launch of its “Family Mental Health Care Fund” on Tuesday, which helps provide families who lost loved ones during the July 4 floods with mental health resources.”
FROM: KXAN
5-story, $100M Center for Brain Health opening in San Antonio medical center
“For Melissa Garcia, chief of staff and vice chancellor of the University of Texas System, the opening of UT San Antonio’s new Center for Brain Health is deeply personal.”
FROM: The San Antonio Report
Housing nonprofits aim to keep families together
“Peace Lutheran Church is preparing to open a new shelter for families facing hardship—only the second of its kind in the area, according to Lynne Williams, executive director of HomeAid Austin.”
FROM: Community Impact
ACC launches Family Resource Corners for student-parents
“Austin Community College is broadening support for students who are parents by establishing Family Resource Corners, which provide essentials such as diapers, wipes and menstrual products, available at the Highland and Round Rock campuses.”
FROM: Community Impact
Veterans in San Antonio find healing, community through free golf program
“The PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) program, run by the Professional Golfers Association, offers free golf lessons to veterans as a form of therapy and social connection.”
FROM: KSAT
San Antonio clinic offers no-cost mental health services for post-9/11 veterans and their families
“On the city’s Northwest Side, the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic offers service members, veterans and their families care — even if they don’t qualify for services through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.”
FROM: San Antonio Report