Local News
Current news regarding health & resilience in Williamson, Travis, Hays, Comal, Bastrop, Caldwell, and Bexar Counties in Central Texas.
Libraries Emerging as Trusted Hubs for Mental Health Support in Rural Central Texas
“New Report Reveals a Model for Increasing Access to Care and the Potential for Philanthropy to Drive Community-Centered Solutions.”
FROM: St. David’s Foundation
Walking for AJ: One man’s 2,560 mile journey against silence, stigma, and suicide
“But behind his drive lies a painful story, one that changed him forever.”
FROM: KXAN
Round Rock nonprofit launches to support firefighters
“A Round Rock firefighter and spouse launched a nonprofit dedicated to support firefighters in early August.”
FROM: KXAN
Texas State University Police Department expands mental health program to strengthen student support services
“The Texas State University Police Department is significantly expanding its therapy K9 program to bolster mental health and wellness support for the university community.”
FROM: San Marcos Daily Record
New app connects Austin's unhoused to vital resources
“Austin’s Homeless Strategy Office launched "Open Now," a digital platform connecting the unhoused with over 100 community resources.”
FROM: KVUE
National Grief Awareness Day
“National Grief Awareness Day was founded in 2014 and is recognized annually on August 30”
FROM: The Wimberley View
Mindful Therapy Group Expands to Texas to Increase Access to Mental Health Care
“One of the nation's fastest-growing networks of mental health providers, is expanding into Texas to improve access to care and empower clinicians nationwide”
FROM: WKRN
Texicare expanding to small businesses in San Antonio
“A statewide health insurance company has announced its entry into San Antonio and its support of small businesses.”
FROM: Community Impact
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