“Parents play a critical role in partnering with mental health professionals to support their child’s wellbeing. “

FROM: San Antonio Report

“San Antonio officials moved to support a feasibility study that could lay the groundwork for a diversion center in Bexar County aimed at steering people with mental illness or intellectual and developmental disabilities away from the criminal justice system and into treatment.”

FROM: San Antonio Report

“Chief mental health officer says city wants to look at triage for 911 calls before expanding popular mental health response teams.”

FROM: KSAT

“The pilot program is the only one of its kind in the nation, expanding substance use counseling in a unique way.”

FROM: KSAT

“Setareh Ghaznavi from NAMI Central Texas shares tips for managing post-holiday stress and incorporating self-care into 2026.”

FROM: CBS Austin

“The rate of mental health providers has increased by almost a third over four years, from 188 to 250 providers per 100,000 residents.”

FROM: Public Health Watch

“Students at Randolph High School and La Vernia Middle School won top awards.”

FROM: KSAT

“The Hays County Commissioners Court took final action to approve a Jail-Based Competency Restoration Program aimed at addressing the growing mental health crisis in the criminal justice system.”

FROM: Dripping Springs Century News

“A San Antonio nonprofit that warned it could be forced to cut critical substance abuse and mental health services says millions of dollars in federal funding have now been restored following a reversal by federal officials.”

FROM: News4SA

“Federal funding for mental health and addiction services will continue after a sudden reversal by the Trump administration — ending a brief but alarming period of uncertainty for nonprofits across the country.”

FROM: KSAT

“The community is paying tribute to Camila Olmos, a local teen who disappeared and was later found dead by suicide, with a new mural just north of downtown.”

FROM: NEWS4SA

“Hays County leaders have approved a new jail-based program aimed at addressing mental health needs in the criminal justice system and reducing long jail stays for people deemed incompetent to stand trial.”

FROM: CBS

“Instead of waiting nearly a year for treatment, we can provide those services right here, right now," the Hays County District Attorney's Office said.”

FROM: KVUE

“Hays County defendants deemed incompetent to stand trial could soon receive treatment in the county jail under a program approved Jan. 6 by the Commissioners Court.”

FROM: Community Impact

The civil rights activist is set to attend a private event honoring the work of the African American Youth Harvest Foundation.

FROM: KVUE

“The money would cover tuition for current mental health workers that want to upgrade their degree.”

FROM: KSAT

“Here are five options for alternative therapy in the Austin metro area.”

FROM: Community Impact

“Connections Individual and Family Services has expanded its mental health offerings in Comal County through its Affordable Rate Counseling Program, or ARC.”

FROM: Community Impact

“Williamson County renewed its annual partnership with Bluebonnet Trails Community Services for three behavioral health resources totaling almost $500,000”

FROM: Community Impact

“Alex Bradley recently returned to Austin, Texas, after completing a trek of more than 2,500 miles to raise awareness for suicide prevention.”

FROM: KXAN