In-person & Virtual Workshops
The Health and Human Services Commission partners with UT Health San Antonio, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, to promote workforce development through a training infrastructure. In-person and online training opportunities are offered to support the delivery of behavioral health services for adult, children and youth populations in Texas.
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Announcement
MentalHealthTX.org Launch!
To better serve Texans seeking mental or behavioral health assistance, the Statewide Behavioral Health Coordinating Council is launching its redesigned Mental Health Texas website, MentalHealthTX.org, linking people to available local resources in one website.
This online resource is available for people seeking mental health and substance use disorder services, crisis hotline numbers, local mental health authorities, as well as information about common behavioral health conditions and social services from multiple government agencies. Check out the new site.
South Southwest First Episode Psychosis Conference
The 2020 Southwest First Episode Psychosis (FEP) Conference, hosted by the South Southwest Mental Health Technology Transfer Center, will provide invaluable professional development for mental health professionals serving individuals with early psychosis or clinical high risk for psychosis.
The virtual three-day agenda will include nationally-recognized plenary speakers, insightful young adults and family members, and opportunities to learn from and network with similar providers from across the nation. CEUs will be available! Learn more and register.
Congratulatuions to the Mental Health Awareness Creative Arts Contest winners!
The visual art and writing winners have been announced, and their works are available on the Creative Arts Contest website.
Webinar on Telehealth Delivery of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is offering a two-part webinar on telehealth delivery of TF-CBT including: specific tips and resources, logistics, and ethical considerations.
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MUSC Telehealth for Trauma also offers free downloadable telehealth resources including a TF-CBT Workbook in English and in Spanish.
Resources to help cope with COVID-19
You're not alone if you're feeling nervous, anxious, or stressed during these uncertain times. USA Mental Health First Aid has compiled some tips from the their curriculum to help you care for your own mental health and that of your loved ones.
"Be the One" is a video about recognizing and preventing human trafficking presented by the office of Ken Paxton, Attorney General of Texas is now available in our resources.
For ADA compliant versions of the video and for more information, visit the Texas Attorney General's page on human trafficking.