“A new initiative designed to provide immediate support for individuals experiencing acute psychiatric crises is preparing to launch in downtown Austin next month.”

FROM: CBS Austin

“Comal County received a grant of $89,082, which seeks to support specialized courts related to drug use, mental health, sexual exploitation, community safety and others.”

FROM: New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung

“A crowd of UT Social Work community members and partners gathered as The University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work marked its 75th anniversary with a full-day symposium.”

FROM: UT School of Social Work

“Organizations Come Together to Bring Joy to Hill Country with Private Field Day and Sports Clinics”

FROM: NBA.com

“The McKenna Foundation has committed more than $1 million to advancing key initiatives that address crucial gaps in Comal County’s social infrastructure during the first half of 2025.”

FROM: New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung

“The state of Texas is sending out millions of dollars in grants to groups across the Austin area that are working to address the opioid crisis.”

FROM: KVUE

“Phi Kappa Psi fraternity members launched the Bridge to Wellness Foundation, a nonprofit that provides free counseling and reintegration resources to underserved Texans.”

FROM: The Daily Texan

“The Greater Mercy Foundation of Wimberley co-hosted and coordinated last week’s Suicide Awareness Walk with the Wimberley Independent School District Wellness Center and Blue Hole Regional Park.”

FROM: The Wimberley View

“Gov. Greg Abbot’s office announced that the Texas Veterans Commission, awarded $7.7 million to 28 organizations in the San Antonio and South-Central Texas region.”

FROM: Community Impact

“SAMMinistries has served more than 500 people through the low-barrier shelter since opening in 2023. Staff say 43% percent have secured permanent housing.”

FROM: KVUE

“Travis County is progressing on its mental health diversion center project, aimed at treating low-level offenders.”

FROM: KVUE

“The Hays County community came together on Saturday, Sept. 6, for the Health Department’s inaugural Suicide Awareness Walk & Resource Fair: Together for Tomorrow.”

FROM: hayscountytx.gov

“Texas' new law establishes a peer network to provide firefighters and paramedics with easier access to mental health support.”

FROM: KVUE

“On Tuesday, they upped funds to $525,000, which will be split between three community partners: LifeWorks, Texas Harm Reduction Alliance, and Vivent Health.”

FROM: Austin Monitor

“Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Funds for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants totaling more than $7.7 million were awarded to 28 organizations in the San Antonio and South-Central Texas region.”

FROM: Office of the Texas Governor

“Today, the Williamson County Commissioners Court proclaimed September as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in Williamson County.”

FROM: wilcotx.gov

“Williamson County commissioners named September suicide prevention month at a Sept. 9 meeting, highlighting the various county mental health resources available to residents.”

FROM: Community Impact

“These bills aim to enhance healthcare services in rural Texas.”

FROM: News4SA

“A new national program for military veterans has officially launched, led by a nonprofit headquartered in San Antonio.”

FROM: Community Impact

“These programs are especially important in areas of the community where families are struggling.”

FROM: KENS5