EXTREME SUMMER HEAT & MENTAL HEALTH: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Summertime is a time for smiles for many. Still, the current extremely high temperatures and humidity can be challenging for those who experience mental illness or poor mental health. The Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network (HOTBHN) wants the people of our six-county service area (the Central Texas Counties of McLennan, Bosque, Falls, Freestone, Limestone,…

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Episcopal Health Foundation Grants HOTBHN Funding for Rural Health Care

WACO, TX – The Episcopal Health Foundation contributes $100,000 to The Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network (HOTBHN) to bridge the gap of comprehensive integrated behavioral health in Limestone, Freestone and Falls counties. The Episcopal Health Foundation (EHF) is based in Houston and founded in 2013 by the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. EHF chose to focus…

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Disaster Emotional Support Available During Women’s Health Month

WACO, TX — From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic to February of 2020, a staggering 2.3 million woman have left the job force and become caregivers. Job numbers that have not been seen, nationally, since 1989. #TexansRecoveringTogether recognizes Women’s Health Month throughout May, offering virtual and telecommunication mental health and emotional support contact through the CCP…

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Critical Need Amid COVID-19: Self-Care Awareness Month

Waco, TX – September is recognized as Self-Care Awareness Month. The Heart of Texas Region MHMR Center wants to make sure the community stays educated on the importance of self-care for mental, emotional, and physical health—especially in the current COVID-19 pandemic environment.                             …

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COVID-19 Mental Health Support Still Available Despite End Of Grant

WACO, TX –  There is still help available for Central Texans who continue to cope with the direct and indirect effects of the COVID-19 disaster, and it is only a click away. #TexansRecoveringTogether, the free and anonymous outreach-based disaster counseling program provided through the Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network, is still active even though the…

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COVID-19 Mental Health Support Extended Into 2023

WACO, TX – Free and anonymous COVID-19 mental health support will continue to be available into 2023, with the extension of the State COVID-19 Mental Health Support Phone Line call center. Chance Freeman, Texas Health and Human Services Director of Disaster Response, says the toll-free number, (833) 986-1919, will continue to be available through August 31,…

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Christmas Holiday Closure

Heart of Texas Region MHMR Christmas Holiday Offices will be closed Monday, December 25th & Tuesday, December 26th We will resume regular business hours Wednesday, December 27th at 8:00 a.m. Crisis Services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you need emergency assistance, please call our toll free number 866-752-3451

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“Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Week” Event Set For May 6

WACO, TX –  Helping children and their families will be celebrated as part of Mental Health Awareness Month and Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Week at the Klaras Center for Families on Friday, May 6—where dozens are expected to join “Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day.” Ron Kimbell, Director of Children’s Behavioral Health at the Klaras Center for…

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