HOTBHN Leads the Way for Back-To-School Mental Health Education

WACO, TX – Back-to-school time can have mental health challenges for students and their caregivers. The Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network, as the Local Mental Health Authority for our six-county service area, offers tips for both students and their caregivers. We spoke with Katrina Chadwell, a Child & Adolescent Therapist for HOTBHN’s Klaras Center for Families, which…

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Behavioral Healthcare Takes Giant Step Forward With New Certification

BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE TAKES GIANT STEP FORWARD WITH NEW CERTIFICATION WACO, TX – It is official: The Heart of Texas Region MHMR Center has been awarded the distinction of becoming a Texas-Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, or “CCBHC,” by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. The new certification greatly enhances the Center’s commitment to delivering innovative…

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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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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…

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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…

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Veterans One Stop Celebrates 9th Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon

WACO, TX – This November will mark nine years of celebrating Thanksgiving with our military friends and family in conjunction with the Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network ‘s Veterans One Stop. This year’s luncheon is set for Wednesday, November 16, 2022, from 11:30 a.m. through 2:00 p.m. at the Lee Lockwood Library and Museum in…

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Foster (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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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…

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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…

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