Local News
Current news regarding health & resilience in Williamson, Travis, Hays, Comal, Bastrop, Caldwell, and Bexar Counties in Central Texas.
Mental Health Awareness Benefit coming back for its second year
After a successful first year, Don and Marsha Leathers are in the midst of organizing the second annual Mental Health Awareness Benefit, which will take place on Saturday, Sept. 28.
FROM: Austin Daily Herald
'A different approach and doesn't hurt to try' | Hays County Sheriff's Office hires first therapy K-9
The German Shepherd has been on the job for more than two months, visiting hospitals and schools, and going on law enforcement calls.
FROM: KVUE
Texas Veteran Suicide Prevention Day is September 22: How to Help Those in Crisis
The Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) wants to help inform veterans, their families, friends and communities of the risk factors, warning signs and resources available for those in crisis.
FROM: The Gilmer Mirror
SMPD officers undergo mental health training
The San Marcos Police Department (SMPD) will require all patrol officers to complete a 40-hour crisis communication class by the end of 2025.
FROM: The University Star
Overdose Awareness Event offers community education and support
Cenikor Foundation recently hosted an Overdose Awareness event to allow local families time to grieve and share their stories while simultaneously educating the public.
FROM: San Marcos Daily Record
Austin Trauma Therapy Center Wins Mayor's Health and Wellbeing Award for the Second Consecutive Year
Austin Trauma Therapy Center has been honored with Mayor's Health & Wellbeing Award for continued commitment to providing mental health and trauma-informed care.
FROM: EIN Presswire
Breaking the Stigma: UIW Hosts “Lets Taco-Bout Mental Health” Event
UIW hosted its annual “Let’s Taco-Bout Mental Health” event, offering helpful mental health resources to UIW students, faculty and community members.
FROM: University of the Incarnate Word
National Recovery Month in New Braunfels highlights available support, celebrates those fighting for sobriety
National Recovery Month promotes new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, celebrates the strength of the recovery community and recognizes service providers’ commitment to facilitating recovery.
FROM: New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung
Closing Texas’ mental healthcare gap a matter of ‘life and death’
During this Suicide Prevention Month, Texas leaders in psychology research and licensing are stressing the dire gaps in mental healthcare in nearly every corner of the state.
FROM: KXAN
Texas leads push for faster certification of mental health professionals
Other states look to Texas as the state psychology board pushes against the new national licensing requirements.
Manor ISD receives national recognition for community collaboration in mental health
Manor ISD has been honored as one of just six school districts nationwide to receive the prestigious National Mental Health Innovator Award from Daybreak Health.
FROM: Austin Journal
Children’s Advocacy Center acts as the voice for children in Bastrop, Lee and Fayette counties
Children's Advocacy Center offers a variety of services to child abuse victims including forensic interviews, counseling and medical services.
FROM: Community Impact
Meridell Achievement Center: Behavioral Programs For Adolescents
Meridell Achievement Center specializes in behavioral programs for adolescents.
FROM: Studio 512
At local barber shops, clients leave with a haircut and health screenings
The Black Men's Health Clinic has partnered with local barbers to be health ambassadors, working to connect clients with primary care services.
FROM: Texas Standard
Back on track
Mental Health Court celebrates third graduating class.
FROM: San Marcos Daily Record
Bexar County’s College Bound Docket gives hope and help to San Antonio foster teens and young adults
From foster care to college: How Bexar County's College Bound Docket program is helping San Antonio teens and young adults rise above their trauma.
FROM: San Antonio Express-News
Comal County Commissioners proclaim September as Suicide Prevention Month
September is Suicide Prevention Month in Comal County.
FROM: Hearld-Zeitung
Parents reflect on decade of suicide prevention work after son’s death
“I think for a lot of people that are struggling in silence or by themselves, they need to know that there are people out there that care,” said David, who co-founded the nonprofit The Peyton Heart Project in 2015.
FROM: KXAN
Healing young minds: UT Health San Antonio’s initiatives to address the adolescent mental health crisis
Mental health has declined surreptitiously for millions of people in recent years, affecting even the youngest among us.
FROM: UT Health San Antonio
‘Connection is Key’ WISD’s Suicide Awareness Walk
The Wimberley Independent School District’s Wellness Center has teamed up with The Greater Mercy Foundation and Wimberley Parks and Recreation to hold a Suicide Awareness Walk on September 14 at 9 a.m.
FROM: The Wimberley View