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Current news regarding health & resilience in Williamson, Travis, Hays, Comal, Bastrop, Caldwell, and Bexar Counties in Central Texas.
UT Austin School of Social Work wins grant to address addiction treatment worker’s stress, burnout
“That funding will help ARI further study a framework that researchers say could address that stress and burnout.”
FROM: KXAN
NEST Empowerment Center provides safe, supportive space for Georgetown youth
“The center, operated by The Georgetown Project nonprofit, provides resources, supportive services and a sense of community to help Georgetown ISD students graduate and find success during and after high school.”
FROM: Community Impact
Emotional support center opens in Kerrville following traumatic floods
“Right now, there’s an effort in the Texas Hill Country to help many who may be traumatized by the recent floods that took so many lives in the area. “
FROM: Spectrum News 1
Bastrop County OKs mental health program
“Bastrop County Commissioners Court authorized a licensing agreement with the CredibleMind platform for its Behavioral Health 360 program”
FROM: Community Impact
Austin nonprofit used one-time federal funding for reentry program
“Austin is seeing a notable decline in the number of people dying from overdoses. City and Travis County officials say the drop is encouraging, but the work continues.”
FROM: Spectrum News
‘Awareness isn’t enough’: Student organization tackles stigma around eating disorders
“Diya Mankotia’s Project EDSA seeks to help struggling students and educate the educators.”
FROM: Texas Standard
Communities in Schools provides layers of support to San Antonio area students
“Support systems are critical to student success and decreasing drop-out rates in public schools, Jessica Weaver said.”
FROM: Community Impact
A look at the mental health care for first responders working after Hill Country flooding
“The Texas Emergency Medical Task Force is deployed during disasters across the state.”
FROM: KSAT
San Antonio camp tackles mental health and tech safety for kids
“The two-week camp also teaches online safety and proper social media use.”
FROM: KENS5
Heart Space Health Inc. Announces Major Expansion as Within Center Moves to AWKN Ranch, A Sanctuary for Psychedelic Healing in Texas
“ The new residential facility deepens the center's commitment to psychotherapy and holistic healing.”
FROM: Yahoo News
Texas floods put new Integral Care's mental health van to work
“The clinical care staff of Integral Care have set up their new behavioral clinic van to provide an air-conditioned private spot to tend to the mental health needs of both the affected community members and the volunteers.”
FROM: Yahoo News
12 Texans tackle 240-mile running relay between Dallas and Austin
“Sayless Projects' annual relay runs feature runners racing from Dallas to Austin to raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention.”
FROM: My San Antonio
Williamson County opens two resource centers to help Central Texas flood victims
“Williamson County opens resource centers at the EMS North Campus in Georgetown to support residents after deadly Central Texas floods.”
FROM: KVUE
Department of Education allocates $250,000 to support Kerr County students after flood
“he Department of Education is giving $250,000 of funding available to students and community members impacted by the floods in Kerr County.”
FROM: CBS Austin
Disaster recovery center opens in Williamson County following severe flooding
“In response, the Williamson County Commissioners Court approved $200,000 in landfill vouchers to assist residents with debris and waste removal.”
FROM: CBS Austin
Here's where flood victims in Williamson and Travis counties can get support
“Help is available for residents in Williamson and Travis counties. Here are a few resources.”
FROM: KUT News
Be Well Texas at UT Health San Antonio to lead major statewide expansion of opioid use disorder and recovery services
“Be Well Texas has been awarded funding to administer two key components of the state’s opioid response under a Needs Capacity Assessment initiative: medications for opioid use disorder treatment services and recovery support services.”
FROM: Be Well Texas
Bastrop County Cares launches Youth Mental Health Initiative
“Bastrop County Cares, a nonprofit organization that aims to build a stronger community through local partnerships, has a new program—the Youth Mental Health Initiative.”
FROM : Community Impact
St. David’s Foundation to fund mental, maternal health
“A local foundation is encouraging nonprofits in Bastrop County to submit proposals in the next few weeks for funding to expand area mental and maternal health services. “
FROM: Elgin Courier
Greater Austin YMCA offers free counseling to those affected by deadly floods
“The Greater Austin YMCA is offering three free counseling sessions to those affected by the floods that inundated Kerr County and other areas.”
FROM: Spectrum News