Texas Health and Human Services Behavioral Awareness Series
INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Behavioral Health Awareness series provided by Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Each module in this series addresses a different mental or behavioral health topic and provides information about symptoms, treatment, recovery, and more. This series is designed to equip you with knowledge, resources, and a sense of hope for the future – for yourself or…
TEXAS FOUNDATION OFFERS HOTBHN FIVE-FIGURE AWARD FOR CRISIS RESPONDER PROGRAM
The Moody Foundation is offering $50,000 to the Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network (HOTBHN) to fill the needs provided by a new crisis response program. The WaCo-Responder Program will bring together resources in the effort to create a coordinated and unified Behavioral Health response that is both dynamic and responsive and can comprehensively support…
#TexansRecoveringTogether Leaves Legacy For Central Texans
WACO, TX – January 30th marks the end of the #TexansRecoveringTogether crisis counseling program (CCP) that provided free COVID-19 and Winter Storm mental health and emotional support to Central Texans. Nevertheless, its staff is committed to continuing to do its part to help people from McLennan, Bosque, Falls, Hill, Freestone, and Limestone counties who are isolated due…
#TexansRecoveringTogether Helps Celebrate Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
For Immediate Release: July 13, 2021 WACO, TX – Minority Mental Health Month has been recognized throughout July and initiated to bring understanding to the unique challenges that underrepresented groups face regarding mental illness in the US since 2008. #TexansRecoveringTogether is doing its part to help. The COVID-19 pandemic created, and amplified, current stressors in our…
#TexansRecoveringTogether” Has What You Need For “Back To School” Stress
“BACK TO SCHOOL” DOESN’T HAVE TO MEAN “BACK TO STRESS” WACO, TX – According to National Day Calendar, National Back to School month has been recognized during the month of August since the 1960’s. After this past year and a half, the Delta variants continuous spreading has increased stress levels in students, parents, and educators. #TexansRecoveringTogether…
#TexansRecoveringTogether Eases Loneliness During The Holidays
WACO, TX – December is the last month of the year and is known for its holiday cheer. However, the social isolation and separation everyone experiences during the pandemic brings forth feelings of depression, social anxiety, addiction, and hoarding; each of these is a product of loneliness. #TexansRecoveringTogether is doing its part to help those who…
Stigma and Mental Health
The stigma surrounding mental health is often a deterrent for people looking to get help. Christina, John, Zachary, and Shannon tell us why it’s important to “shake the stigma” and talk to someone.
STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS VISIT HOTBHN AFTER $8 MILLION FUNDING BOOST PASSES
The Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network received $8 million from the State legislature as part of House Bill 1 appropriation – part of a historic collaboration between HOTBHN and the region’s major healthcare providers. “Our Center was part of a collective effort from the CEOs of HOTBHN, Ascension-Providence Waco, Baylor Scott & White-Hillcrest, and…
Sleep Awareness Week & Alarming Facts Surrounding Mental Distress
WACO, TX – There are some alarming numbers to consider surrounding inadequate sleep during the 25th anniversary of Sleep Awareness Week (March 12 – 18), such as increased mental distress and billions of dollars. The National Institute of Health (NIH) says insufficient sleep has an economic impact of $411 billion in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC)…
Short-Term COVID Relief Funds Are Now Available
WACO, TX – The Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network has Pandemic Emergency Assistance Funds from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF-PEAF) program to address housing and supplemental needs of families who have been financially impacted by the Coronavirus Pandemic. Eligibility for funding includes: Eligibility for these funds also requires the need be short-term in…
SAVE THE DATES: IDD ON THE BIG SCREEN
The Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network is honored to partner with the Deep In The Heart Film Festival organizers to encourage people to view two documentaries that will bring Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) onto the movie screens of the Waco Hippodrome. There will be two documentaries that will showcase the importance of community…
SAVE THE DATE: Oct. 7-8 for Weekend Fundraiser to Benefit IDD Consumers
WACO, TX – Save the weekend of October 7 and 8 for your chance to help some very special consumers at the Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network. The agency’s “Helping Others Taking Initiative” program, known by the acronym HOTI, will be holding its annual Garage Sale—at the program’s Day Activity Center 312 South 4th Street. The…