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Current news regarding health & resilience in Williamson, Travis, Hays, Comal, Bastrop, Caldwell, and Bexar Counties in Central Texas.
Travis County officials outline recovery resources for those impacted by severe flooding
“After deadly flooding, County Commissioners approved an extension to the local disaster declaration July 8.”
FROM: Community Impact
Local medical team heads to Kerrville to assist recovery efforts
“A local medical team is heading to the Hill Country to offer support in the aftermath of recent tragedies affecting the Kerrville area.”
FROM: kiiitv.com
LIST: Here are mental health resources offered to those impacted by the Central Texas floods
“In the aftermath of the devastating floods in Central Texas, several companies are reaching out to offer free mental health services to the impacted communities.”
FROM: Click2Houston
Hill Country flooding: Here’s how to give and receive help
“Here is a guide on how you can help those in need, along with safety tips for dealing with flood warnings and what to do when you encounter flood waters.”
FROM: Texas Tribune
Austin Community Gathers to Celebrate Children’s Mental Health Acceptance at Thrive Fest 2025
“Youth and families attended Thrive Fest to enjoy interactive activities, youth performances, inspiring community speakers, and local health resources.”
FROM: Texas Education Agency (TEA)
Williamson County receives $1.2M to launch therapy program for at-risk youth
“Using $1.2 million in new state funding, Williamson County is launching a new youth multisystemic therapy program, which will offer personalized therapy for adolescents facing serious behavioral problems.”
FROM: Community Impact
Roots Behavioral Health opens newest location in North Austin
“Roots Behavioral Health has expanded its holistic mental health approach with a new location in North Austin.”
FROM: Community Impact
WilCo Awarded $1.2 Million in State Funding to Launch Youth Multi-Systemic Therapy Program
“The program will bring an evidence-based, family-centered treatment model to the county, offering intensive in-home therapy for adolescents facing behavioral challenges.”
FROM: Wilcotx.org
Texas to create its own psychology licensing test amid pushback on national exam
“Texas has criticized a decision by the national psychologist licensing board to add another expensive test in order for psychologists to become certified.”
FROM: KVUE
Williamson County fills mental health gaps with community-based programs
“Since 2003, the Williamson County Behavioral Task Force has collaborated with law enforcement, mental health professionals and other agencies to identify gaps in the county’s mental health system.”
FROM: Community Impact
NAMI program transforms teen perspectives on mental health
“Daniel Moore finds personal growth through mental health education.”
FROM: KSAT
Travis County’s Mental Health Diversion Center takes another step
“Last week, Travis County kicked off the design portion of its long-awaited mental health diversion center and central intake project.”
FROM: Austin Monitor
Williamson County Receives the 2025 Gold Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health
“This is the second consecutive year that Williamson County has received this award.”
FROM: Wilcotx.org
3 updates from Bastrop-area medical centers
“Catch up on the latest news from several Bastrop-area medical centers.”
FROM: Community Impact
Nonprofit leans on community to better serve families experiencing homelessness
“Family Promise of Greater New Braunfels is in a rebirthing stage after struggling due to the pandemic.”
FROM: KSAT
Bastrop County Cares awards more than $750,000 in community impact grants
“Bastrop County Cares announced more than $750,000 in community impact grant funding that will enhance the community through several local projects.”
FROM: Community Impact
Austin student honored with mental health award
“The Jed Foundation (JED) named 17-year-old Rohan Satija as the 2025 Student Voice of Mental Health Award recipient.”
FROM: KXAN
Hays County mental health diversion center makes progress
“Plans for a Hays County mental health diversion center are progressing.”
FROM: Community Impact
Culinary Entrepreneur, Stephen Paprocki, Launches National Mental Health & Wellness Nonprofit, cafe86sa
“Stephen Paprocki launches powerful new nonprofit, cafe86sa, to provide urgently needed mental health support to professionals in the food and beverage industry.”
FROM: EIN Presswire
Round Rock ISD to begin negotiations with Marathon Health for worksite health clinic
“Round Rock ISD will soon begin negotiations with Marathon Health for a future worksite health clinic, after trustees gave administrators the go-ahead June 17.”
FROM: Community Impact