Local and state officials announced that Travis County has been awarded a $1.6 million federal grant to launch a jail-based substance use intake program.

FROM: Community Impact

Austin Public Health (APH) has published a new resource hub containing local resources and information on opioids.

FROM: City of Austin

Employees from the Austin Police Department gave a briefing during the city of Austin’s Public Safety Commission meeting focused on how the department is aiming to bolster the officers’ mental health in a stressful career.

FROM: KXAN

As facilities get renovated or fully rebuilt across the state, mental health advocates argue that beautiful structures, thoughtful design, and access to fresh air have a role to play in treatment and recovery.

FROM: Texas Monthly

There is no local public health office in Jarrell, Texas, a small town between Austin and Waco. But there is a nonprofit library that can connect patrons to mental health help.

FROM: My San Antonio

Three area residents are collaborating on a pilot program aimed at removing barriers San Antonio’s homeless population faces in receiving psychiatric mental health care.

FROM: New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung

The social service nonprofit is now launching a new, on-site program aimed at providing that kind of life-altering transformation for hundreds of people experiencing chronic homelessness due to mental health issues.

FROM: San Antonio Report

Affinity at San Gabriel Wellness and Recovery Center will open in Georgetown on Jan. 1.

FROM: Community Impact

Individuals in the public defender’s office, Mental Health Court and Pre-Trial Diversion Program are looking to offset jail outsourcing costs by rehabilitating and diverting inmates awaiting trial.

FROM: Community Impact

A one-day training provided by Texas A&M University-San Antonio is equipping staff at schools and colleges with first-aid skills for mental health.

FROM: Texas Public Radio

The Downtown Austin Community Court's "mobile court" strives to break down barriers for people to access court, housing and social services.

FROM: KVUE

The Center for Child Protection is on a mission to bring comfort and smiles to vulnerable kids by giving out 2,000 stuffed animals raised during Teddy Bear Tuesday.

FROM: KXAN

San Antonio ISD: 825 reported fighting or mutual combat incidents during the 2022-2023 school year.

FROM: KSAT

The Hays County Crisis Negotiation Team was practicing how to interact with people struggling with mental health in elevated positions on Monday.

FROM: FOX 7

Texas State University was recently awarded a federal grant of more than $1.3 million to help improve its crisis intervention programs.

FROM: KXAN

Travis County increased funding for a court-led diversion program providing mental health support and mentorship to youth.

FROM: The Daily Texan 

A new partnership between Southside Independent School District and Clarity Child Guidance Center aims to bring mental healthcare resources to students in south Bexar County.

FROM: NEWS4SA

Dressing down is a part of the formula for SA CORE and S.M.A.R.T.

FROM: KSAT

SA CORE responds to approximately 14% of mental health 911 calls each year, but city leaders said they’d like to see the program grow.

FROM: KSAT

More than 250 people have come through the low-barrier shelter, with about 40% moving into permanent housing, which is above the national average.

FROM: KENS5