“Travis County is rolling out a $2.2 billion budget for fiscal year 2025-26 fueled by a one-year tax hike to help the county recover from severe flooding, rebuild emergency reserves and cover major disaster costs.”

FROM: Community Impact

“The city of Austin is taking steps to better handle 911 calls related to mental health issues, with a new partnership set to launch in October.”

FROM: KVUE

“Hundreds gathered at Morgan's Wonderland in San Antonio for the 19th annual NAMI Walks event, organized by the National Alliance on Mental Illness.”

FROM: News4SA

“Child suicide rates are rising, and experts believe families knowing signs can make a difference.”

FROM: KSAT

“Hand to Hold, a nationwide nonprofit based out of northwest Austin, is celebrating 15 years of helping families cope with medical crisis.”

FROM: Community Impact

“The Center for Child Protection, a children’s advocacy center, says that education is the key to ending child abuse.”

FROM: KXAN

“The Amplify Center in Austin is expanding its mental health services to young adults aged 18-29, offering comprehensive support to overcome care access barriers.”

FROM: KVUE

“HAAM Day is scheduled to host more than 250 free music shows, aiding musicians with health care funding.”

FROM: KVUE

“Offered for the first time during the fall 2025 semester, the course bridges psychology and design, encouraging students to become more thoughtful about living spaces.”

FROM: TXST Newsroom

“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