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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,…
Read MoreHOTBHN & 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…
Read MoreMeadows Foundation Awards $300,000 for Behavioral Health Initiative
WACO, TX – The Meadows Foundation has awarded the Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network, formerly Heart of Texas Region MHMR Center, a $300,000 grant to further advance the Crisis Hub project that will better centralize and innovate behavioral health services in Central Texas. This follows generous $400,000 and $100,000 planning grants awarded by the Bernard…
Read MoreThanksgiving Holiday Self-Care: What You Need To Know
WACO, TX – Increased stress and the holiday season, which includes the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday weekend, can go hand-in-hand. The Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network (HOTBHN), the Local Mental Health Authority for Bosque, Falls, Freestone, Hill, Limestone and McLennan counties, is here to help the people of our six-county region cope with some of these…
Read MoreHOTBHN 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…
Read MoreShort-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…
Read MoreUnmasking Depression During COVID-19
WACO, TX – October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month. According to SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration), major depression is one of the most common mental illnesses affecting 6.7 million adults in the U.S. #TexansRecoveringTogether is doing its part to provide a level of certainty during uncertain times by offering accessible and affordable…
Read MoreHOTBHN ADDRESSES SURGEON GENERAL’S ADVISORY ABOUT SOCIAL MEDIA & YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH
The U.S. Surgeon General says there are many reasons to be concerned about the effect of social media on youth mental health across the country. The Surgeon General’s advisory, released last week, summarized that there’s no definitive conclusion that social media is safe for children and adolescents. However, the advisory also outlines immediate steps that…
Read MoreHOTBHN 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…
Read MoreMemorial Day Weekend & Your Mental Health: What You Need to Know
WACO, TX – While a three-day Holiday weekend, such as the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend, can be good for your mental health, there are some downsides – for veterans and the public. Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died in the services of the United States of America. This is a day…
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