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Winter Weather Closure
Due to continuous inclement weather and dangerous driving conditions, administration has determined that Heart of Texas Region MHMR Offices will be closed again on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Center administration will continue to monitor the situation and will provide updates through this website and our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/hotrmhmr.
Read MoreCDC Report: Teenage Girls Experiencing Increased Sadness & Violence
WACO, TX – Alarming news from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) points to teen girls experiencing record levels of violence, sadness, and suicide risk. The CDC data says nearly 3 in 5 U.S. teen girls felt persistently sad or hopeless in 2021, double the number for U.S. teen boys. The Heart of Texas Behavioral Health…
Read MoreHeart of Texas Region MHMR Center COVID-19 Message
To our valued Customers, Staff, and Stakeholders, As you are aware, the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a serious threat to public health and we must work together to help control the spread of this virus. Under the current emergency conditions, the Heart of Texas Region MHMR Center (MHMR) will be limiting access to our facilities. Additionally,…
Read MoreMay is Mental Health Awareness Month – #4mind4body
Mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well-being, and mental illnesses are common and treatable. So much of what we do physically impacts us mentally –it’s important to pay attention to both your physical health and your mental health, which can help you achieve overall wellness and set you on a path to recovery.…
Read MoreStigma 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.
Read MoreWithdrawal of 1115 Waiver Extension Threatens Mental Health Services
WACO, TX – Imagine going backward over three million steps regarding local mental health care. Those imaginary steps equate to real-world dollars that will be lost by the Heart of Texas Region MHMR Center on September 01, 2021, if the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) does not reinstate the recently withdrawn Texas 1115 Waiver…
Read MoreChild and Adolescent Mental Health Admissions -Klaras Center for Families
Klaras Center for Families (Child & Adolescent Division of the Heart of Texas Region MHMR) remains open for services. However, due to concerns surrounding the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), we are altering our normal process for admission to services until further notice. Rather than utilizing our typical process for admission—“Open Access”—we ask that you call…
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 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 More#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…
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