Local News
Current news regarding health & resilience in Williamson, Travis, Hays, Comal, Bastrop, Caldwell, and Bexar Counties in Central Texas.
Advocates push for more access to psychedelic treatment in Texas
“Scientists and legislative activists will meet to discuss the current state of the use of psychedelic substances to treat mental health conditions. “
FROM: KXAN
New partnership offers free mental health services to Southside ISD students on campus
Clarity Child Guidance Center repurposed a building on Southside ISD’s largest campus to provide mental health resources to all students in the district, at no cost.
FROM: NEWS4SA
School therapy referrals on the rise in Leander, Liberty Hill ISD
“Amid a nationwide rise in mental illness, students in Leander ISD and Liberty Hill ISD are increasingly in need of mental health care.”
FROM: Community Impact
Police response to mental health emergencies being discussed by city, state
“An item on the first City Council agenda of 2025 aims to collect, and later analyze, data on mental health calls.”
FROM: KXAN
Nicole Lansbery Named Vice President of Therapy Austin and Austin DBT Associates
“Nicole will provide strategic leadership and continue to enhance clinical excellence across both organizations, ensuring comprehensive and accessible mental health services for the Austin community.”
FROM: ABC News
Hays County Mental Health Court grows to give assistance to residents
“The purpose of the court is to ultimately keep their graduates out of jail.”
FROM: The University Star
Hi, How Are You encourages students to have open conversations about well-being
“The Hi How Are You Project has been teaching students how to be aware and manage their mental health for seven years.”
FROM: KXAN
Texas lawmakers eye sharing health care workers with other states to address provider shortages
A coalition of health industry leaders are backing a policy they say would help stop the statewide hemorrhaging of health care workers — allowing certain out-of-state professionals to practice in Texas.
FROM: KSAT
New friends and brain power: Austin seniors reap social, physical benefits of pickleball
“Getting involved in activities such as pickleball can be an important outlet for seniors to engage with others and alleviate feelings of loneliness.”
FROM: Community Impact
San Marcos City Council approves $550K for local human services agencies
San Marcos City Council unanimously approved allocating $550,000 in Human Services Grant funding to several local agencies.
FROM: Community Impact
Hogg Foundation Launches New and Improved Mental Health Guide
“The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health announces the launch of its A Guide to Understanding Mental Health Systems and Services in Texas, a website designed to help users navigate pressing policy issues, funding sources, and programs of interest.”
FROM: Hogg Foundation for Mental Health
Cerebral Partners with the San Antonio Spurs to Expand In-Network Access to High-Quality Mental Health Care Across Texas
Cerebral, the fully comprehensive online mental health care provider, is proud to announce their new partnership with the San Antonio Spurs.
FROM: BusinessWire
Turning loss into lessons: Student’s legacy continues through nonprofit
“The Dalton family founded a nonprofit in 2017 to support foster children, but after the death of their son Ethan, a Texas State finance senior, their commitment to helping all at-risk youth has grown stronger than ever.”
FROM: The University Star
Austin coffee shops serving up mental health awareness alongside your morning brew
Later this January, 14 Austin coffee shops will partner with the nonprofit ‘Hi, How Are You Project’ to spread mental health awareness.
FROM: KXAN
Behind the scenes of mental health calls at Austin's 911 call center
In early 2021, Austin altered its 911 answering script to include a mental health option — a first for any municipality in the country.
FROM: Texas Public Radio
San Antonio invests $4.3 million in YWCA Women’s Live and Learn Center
“In an effort to address housing insecurity within San Antonio, city officials have announced a $4.3 million investment in the YWCA Women’s Live and Learn Center.”
FROM: Community Impact
Hays County Commissioners Court moving toward jail-based competency restoration program
The Hays County Commissioners Court approved letters of support to Hill Country Mental Health and Developmental Disability Centers from county officials for a Hays County jail-based competency restoration program.
FROM: Community Impact
Travis County Judge Andy Brown pledges continued focus on health care, passenger rail in 2025
Travis County Judge Andy Brown has told the Austin Monitor he wants to double down on overdose prevention, mental health care and passenger rail.
FROM: Austin Monitor
Mental Health Diversion Center could become a reality in Travis County in 2025
Travis County Judge Andy Brown also discusses a voter-approved affordable childcare initiative that kicks off next year.
FROM: KVUE
Engage & Heal Foundation wins Austin Young Chamber award
The Engage & Heal Foundation won Austin Young Chamber’s Favorite Austin Venture in recognition of their contributions to Austin’s mental, physical, and financial health.
FROM: Community Impact