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Veterans in Austin and Central Texas face unique challenges after their service, including mental health concerns such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance use disorder (SUD), depression, and higher suicide risk. As the veteran population continues to grow in the Austin metro area, access to culturally competent, timely, and community-connectedContinue Reading

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City of Austin Launches Austin FIRST Pilot to Improve Response to High-Acuity Mental Health Crises The City of Austin has launched a new pilot program aimed at transforming how the city responds to high-acuity mental health emergencies. Known as the Austin Field Integrated Response Support Team (Austin FIRST), the initiativeContinue Reading

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Today Huston-Tillotson University (HT) announced it has received a transformative $150 million donation from the Moody Foundation. This is the largest single donation ever made to a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in the United States. The historic announcement was made during the university’s annual President’s Fall Opening Convocation, marking a boldContinue Reading

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Mental health concerns affect people across all demographics in Texas, but Black Texans face unique and persistent challenges in accessing effective care, navigating cultural barriers, and finding support that reflects their lived experience. Disparities in Access and Treatment Statistically, Black Americans nationwide experience mental health challenges at rates similar toContinue Reading

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Apply for the $5,000 grant by May 14 at austintexas.gov/nexus   The City of Austin Economic Development Department announces a new round of funding through the Nexus Grant to support local small organizations, individual artists, and small arts businesses. The program will offer $5,000 grants to new and emerging applicants by funding creativeContinue Reading