HOTBHN Wins Nearly Half A Million Dollar Award To Help Homeless Youth

WACO, TX – The Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network has been awarded a nearly a half-million dollars to continue filling gaps in services for runaway and homeless youth in the agency’s region, which includes McLennan, Bosque, Falls, Freestone, Hill, and Limestone counties. The Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network’s Klaras Center for Families received the…

HOTBHN Wins Nearly $50,000 From Local Foundation

WACO, TX – The Cooper Foundation voted on March 23 to approve a $49,950 grant to the Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network (HOTBHN) for roof repairs at its 2010 LaSalle Avenue facility in Waco—which houses the Veterans One Stop and Behavioral Justice Programs. “The purpose of the proposed capital project is to ensure the continuation…

HOTBHN Wins Award To Help Youth Trafficking Victims

WACO, TX –  ln line with its vision to invest in innovative projects that support survivors of sex trafficking, the Office of the Governor awarded the Heart of Texas Behavioral Network’s Klaras Center for Families (KCF) close to $100,000 to continue operations of its Hope Shelter Program.  The Hope Shelter Program provides emergency shelter services…

HOTBHN WINS $750,000 GRANT FOR RURAL COUNTIES INITIATIVES

The Episcopal Health Foundation (EHF) contributes $750,000 to The Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network (HOTBHN) to bridge the gap of comprehensive, integrated behavioral health in Limestone, Freestone, and Falls counties. This EHF grant funding will support, over two years, the launch of comprehensive, integrated behavioral health programming in HOTBHN’s counties where physical and behavioral…

HOTBHN Secures Federal Behavioral Justice Collaboration Grant

WACO, TX – Local collaboration on solving Behavioral Justice challenges received a significant shot in the arm this week as the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) awarded the Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network (HOTBHN) a Learning Collaborative grant. This federally funded grant will facilitate collaborations between multiple regional stakeholders to create an environment of innovative…

HOTBHN & PTSD AWARENESS MONTH: WE’RE IN IT TOGETHER

The Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network (HOTBHN) recognizes June 2023 as National Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Month, a disorder that can affect anyone at any age. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) says PTSD is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event – which can…

HOTBHN PARTNERS WITH WACO MUSIC & ART CONFERENCE TO ADDRESS SUICIDE PREVENTION & MENTAL HEALTH

Community collaboration between MAP Digital Magazine and the Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network (HOTBHN) will reach the eyes and ears of the Central Texas music and art communities on July 30, 2023, to bring the mental health and suicide prevention conversation to the stage. It is all part of the MAP Music and Art…

HOTBHN Partners with Local Business To Help Reduce Youth Homelessness

WACO, TX – The Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network (HOTBHN) Housing and Homeless Services Program and January Letterpress, a custom stationery and printing establishment, have united for a cause. January Letterpress, located at 700 Franklin Ave Unit A, Waco, TX 76701, has graciously offered 50% gift back of all sales this coming Saturday, December 10,…

HOTBHN & National Alcohol Awareness Month: Tackling A Deadly Problem

WACO, TX – Tens of thousands of Americans die each year due to alcohol misuse, many of them right here in the state of Texas and involving impaired driving. The Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network recognizes the need for awareness by recognizing April as Alcohol Awareness Month. The Centers for Disease Control statistics for Texas point to nearly…

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…

HOTBHN 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…

HOTBHN 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…