Local News
Current news regarding health & resilience in Williamson, Travis, Hays, Comal, Bastrop, Caldwell, and Bexar Counties in Central Texas.
Mental Health Monday: Andrea Zeddies
“Easing Back-to-School Nerves: Austin Psychologist Shares Tips for Kids and Parents”
FROM: KXAN
BRAVE virtual mental health helps all service members get therapy
“BRAVE augments local mental health services with video teleconferencing at facilities where mental health services may be in short supply. “
FROM: Defense Health Agency
MindMe Offers Free Mental Health Support Services to All U.S. First Responder Agencies
“In the aftermath of the devastating floods in Central Texas, MindMe launches national Mental Health Initiative to support First Responders.”
FROM: KXAN
Kerr County Relief Fund raises $100 million in 30 days, share long term recovery plans
“An organization supporting ongoing relief efforts in Kerrville has raised over $100 million dollars in flood relief.”
FROM: News4SA
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