Local News
Current news regarding health & resilience in Williamson, Travis, Hays, Comal, Bastrop, Caldwell, and Bexar Counties in Central Texas.
Providence Behavior Therapy relocates in Buda
Providence Behavior Therapy relocated its Buda location from 125 Rose St. to 119 Cimarron Park Loop Ste. A on Sept. 30.
FROM: Community Impact
Austin ketamine therapy clinic expands operations
After opening its first ketamine therapy clinic in Austin, Mindful Health Solutions said it expanded its operations in 2024 due to community demand.
FROM: KXAN
Arise Recovery Centers opening South Austin location
South Austin will get a new addiction resources center in January.
FROM: Community Impact
Therapy dogs bringing comfort to jurors, staff during emotional trials
Judge praises impact of therapy dog program.
FROM: KSAT
Texas NewsMedics in Texas could soon do mental health detentions, a possible shift from police
A state representative from Austin recently filed a bill that would remove police from mental health emergency calls, replacing them with paramedics.
FROM: KVUE
McKenna Foundation honors impact of Comal County, New Braunfels nonprofits at Christmas breakfast
The foundation also gave a bonus award to one community organization for its outstanding efforts this year in sparking community conversations about mental health.
FROM: New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung
Georgetown ISD waives TEA certification requirement for school counselors
In a bid to enlarge its pool of potential hires to fill school counselor vacancies, Georgetown ISD's board of trustees has approved a waiver removing a Texas Education Agency certification requirement in December.
FROM: Community Impact
Canine Classmates to continue providing therapy dogs for Comal County abuse victims
Comal County Commissioners Court approved the continuation of partnering with Canine Classmates to provide working therapy dogs for victims and witnesses of abuse cases.
FROM: New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung
Comal County breaks ground on $8.65M mental health facility
Comal County broke ground on the Comal County Mental Health Extended Observation Unit and Crisis Residential Unit Facility in New Braunfels on Dec. 12.
FROM: Community Impact
Precious Life Suicide Prevention celebrates saving lives for three decades in Comal, Guadalupe counties
Precious Life has been working to help save lives of youth in Comal and Guadalupe counties since 1994.
FROM: New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung
Confronting grief: How an Austin mother’s group is working to support families through loss
ATX Loss Mama emerged out of necessity — a response to the fragmented resources available for bereaved families in Austin.
FROM: KXAN
'I'm more confident': Therapy group gives Parkinson's patients their voice back
A group of San Antonians with Parkinson's Disease are getting their voices back thanks to a rehab program through University Health.
FROM: News 4 SA
Georgetown council members consider future of nonprofit grant program
Georgetown City Council members are deciding between revamping a nonprofit grant program or eliminating it entirely.
FROM: Community Impact
New Braunfels ISD adopts Future Focused 2030 plan to guide district priorities
This five-year strategic plan outlines goals to address student needs and improve district operations in areas such as communication culture and wellness.
FROM: Community Impact
Hill Country Community Ministries to open nonprofit mall near Cedar Park, Leander border
Struggling community members in the Leander and Cedar Park area may soon have access to a centralized location for resources and support.
FROM: Community Impact
'We don't always need a badge and a gun' | Austin city leader, social worker call for more mental health professional staffing
The conversation around how the city responds to calls for mental health problems has intensified.
FROM: KVUE
The Village yoga studio in New Braunfels driven by commitment to community, wellness, movement
When Kelly Beck and her husband launched The Village, their main objective was to provide a space for caregivers to have an outlet for mind, body and healing through movement.
FROM: Community Impact
'Turning a corner': Travis County sees first decline in opioid overdoses in 3 years
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
APH Launches Hub Highlighting Opioid Resources and Education in Austin-Travis County
Austin Public Health (APH) has published a new resource hub containing local resources and information on opioids.
FROM: City of Austin
APD enhances officer mental health support services
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