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HOTBHN Celebrates Nat’l Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Week
WACO, TX – Children’s mental health sports a front and center spot on the calendar, with May 1 – 7 designated National Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Week. The Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network (HOTBHN) celebrates this milestone week by urging Central Texans to look for the warning signs that their children’s mental health may be…
Read MoreHOTBHN Announces Pay Incentives For New Hires
WACO, TX – Groundbreaking news for the best people who want to work for one of the best organizations in our six-county region, as the Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network has rolled out new pay incentives. Due to the need for staff in the QMHP, Care Coordinator, Service Coordinator, Program Specialist, Habilitation Coordinator I, Habilitation…
Read MoreHOTBHN and Nat’l Borderline Personality Disorder Month: What You Need to Know
WACO, TX – Alongside National Mental Health Awareness Month, May 2023 is also Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Awareness Month. The Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network (HOTBHN) wants people to know that the agency is here to help with community education and clinical help. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) defines BPD as a mental illness…
Read MoreHOTBHN Affirms Dedication To Recovery
September has been recognized as National Recovery Month since 1989. To help recognize the yearly observance, The Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network continues to provide accessible, caring, and responsive support services through its Substance Use Services program. The agency has established a specialized program to work with individuals with Co-Occurring Psychiatric and Substance Use…
Read MoreHOTBHN ADDRESSES SURGEON GENERAL’S ADVISORY ABOUT SOCIAL MEDIA & YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH
The U.S. Surgeon General says there are many reasons to be concerned about the effect of social media on youth mental health across the country. The Surgeon General’s advisory, released last week, summarized that there’s no definitive conclusion that social media is safe for children and adolescents. However, the advisory also outlines immediate steps that…
Read MoreHeart of Texas Region MHMR Center COVID-19 Message
To our valued Customers, Staff, and Stakeholders, As you are aware, the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a serious threat to public health and we must work together to help control the spread of this virus. Under the current emergency conditions, the Heart of Texas Region MHMR Center (MHMR) will be limiting access to our facilities. Additionally,…
Read MoreHeart of Texas BHN Observes Bullying Prevention Month
WACO, TX – Putting a stop to bullying makes for a better community. The Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network is doing its part to help by observing October as Bullying Prevention Month—especially when it comes to the behavioral health of children. “Bullying can affect a child’s physical health and mental health long after the event…
Read MoreHeart of Texas Behavioral Health Network Unveils New Logo
WACO, TX – The Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network, formerly the Heart of Texas Region MHMR Center, takes the next step of its comprehensive rebranding by unveiling its new logo today. The agency’s Board of Trustees approved the new logo design at its January 2022 meeting. The design, colors and font will be the standards…
Read MoreFront and Center: National Suicide Prevention Month & Zero Suicide Initiative
WACO, TX – September is National Suicide Awareness Month, and the Heart of Texas Behavioral Network, the Local Mental Health Authority for McLennan, Bosque, Falls, Freestone, Hill, and Limestone counties, is taking the lead in not only reducing people dying by suicide but getting to zero suicides. This is why the Heart of Texas Behavioral Health…
Read MoreFoster (Host Home) Provider Opportunities
Foster (Host Home) Provider If you have a caring heart and are looking for a rewarding opportunity, this one may be for you. We offer an excellent opportunity for you to provide a family environment for adults with intellectual disabilities. You provide the care; we provide 24-hour professional support. Income from this opportunity is tax-exempt. You…
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