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Public Notice for Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network Board of Trustees Meeting
The HEART OF TEXAS REGION BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NETWORKCENTER’S BOARD OF TRUSTEES will meet in a called session onWednesday, September 20, 2023, at 12:00 p.m.at the Imperial Drive Health Campus, 6400 Imperial Drive, Waco, TexasBoard Chair at Location. Join Zoom Meeting:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8025170168?pwd=RlpSelM5T1FlYzdxck5RNFpUcFZXdz09Via Telephonic: +1-346-248-7799, Meeting ID 802 517 0168, Passcode: 914852
Read MoreHOTBHN Observes National Recovery Month
WACO, TX – The Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network (HOTBHN) observes and celebrates September 2023 as National Recovery Month – to help increase public awareness surrounding mental health and addiction recovery. National Recovery Month started in 1989 to, according to SAMHSA, “promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the nation’s strong and proud recovery…
Read MoreHOTBHN Observes September As Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
WACO, TX – Suicide continues to be a significant public health concern. The Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network (HOTBHN) continues to be committed to reducing suicide by observing September as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Suicide is the nation’s 12th-leading cause of death, with about 46,000 people dying by suicide each year. The numbers in Texas and…
Read MoreRepairs Complete Thanks To A Nearly $50,000 Award From Local Foundation
WACO, TX – The roof repair at the Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network’s (HOTBHN)2010 LaSalle Avenue facility in Waco—which houses the Veterans One Stop and Behavioral Justice Programs—has been completed. HOTBHN wants to thank the Cooper Foundation for its nearly $50,000 award in March 2023. “It’s community partners that make projects that benefit our citizens successful, and…
Read MoreHOTBHN 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…
Read MoreChristmas Office Closure
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…
Read MoreMHMR Supports August as National Wellness Month
WACO, TX – August is recognized as National Wellness Month, and the Heart of Texas Region MHMR Center, as the Local Mental Health Authority for McLennan, Bosque, Falls, Freestone, Hill, and Limestone counties, wants our community to know there are steps our people can take to make mental wellness a year-round initiative. “When people think of…
Read More#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…
Read MoreCOVID-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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