“Texas State University’s Translational Health Research Center has been awarded national grant funding through the Health and Extreme Weather Research Award Program, administered by the Natural Hazards Center, to examine how disaster recovery efforts affect the emotional and mental health of volunteers in Central Texas.”

FROM: TXST University

“Smithville is one of eight Central Texas libraries receiving funding from the St. David’s Foundation as part of the Libraries for Health initiative, a pilot project aimed at boosting mental health support in rural communities.”

FROM: Texas Standard

GISD officials have proposed hiring four behavior coaches and six additional behavior paraprofessionals for general education classrooms.

FROM: Community Impact

“According to Integral Care officials, the EMCOT model was created in collaboration with public safety agencies to better serve individuals in crisis.”

FROM: KVUE

“Teens across San Antonio and Bexar County are invited to help shape the future of youth mental health in the city. Youth between 12 and 19 years old are encouraged to complete the anonymous Teen Mental Health Survey on the SASpeakUp community portal.”

FROM: City of San Antonio

The new facility comes as the county prepares to borrow nearly $138.88 million through certificates of obligation in Fiscal Year 2025-26.

AUSTIN, Texas — The city of Austin has opened a Victim Assistance Center for those affected by the mass shooting on West Sixth Street that happened early Sunday morning. 

UTSA is offering well-being resources to students and staff after the deadly Austin shooting on Sixth Street early Sunday morning.

The San Antonio City Council is set to consider funding for Narcan and other opioid-overdose prevention programs for local nonprofits, aiming to expand access to life-saving interventions as overdose deaths continue to be a concern. City leaders hope the proposed support will strengthen community-based efforts to reduce fatalities and connect more residents with addiction resources and treatment.

FROM: Texas Public Radio

The Austin Police Department is strengthening support for officers’ mental health by expanding wellness resources and reducing the stigma around seeking help, especially after critical incidents. Officers involved in traumatic events are required to meet with wellness teams and staff psychologists, with continued check-ins aimed at ensuring emotional and psychological resilience on the job.

FROM: KXAN

RRISD's clinic will offer services at low or no cost to employees and their dependents through the district's self-funded health care plan, whereas the Georgetown ISD clinic offers services to staff, students and their immediate families and takes insurance.

Bexar County is launching a pilot program that sends specially trained clinicians alongside law enforcement to respond to some mental health crisis calls, aiming to reduce the number of people with behavioral health issues booked into jail. Officials say the initiative is designed to connect individuals to treatment and support services and ease strain on emergency systems.

FROM: San Antonio Report

Hays County Jail is expanding programs that give inmates opportunities for growth, rehabilitation and community reintegration, including educational courses, vocational training, and mental health support services. Officials say these efforts aim to reduce recidivism and equip individuals with skills and resources to succeed after release.

FROM: Dripping Springs Century News

A new Department of Veterans Affairs report shows veteran suicide rates increasing slightly, prompting the national coalition Face the Fight to focus on service gaps, particularly around firearm safety and community training. Partners in the effort say prevention must include equipping family, friends and workplaces with tools to recognize risk and connect at-risk veterans to support before crises escalate.

FROM: KSAT