Mental Health Policies In Texas

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Mental Health Protections - Office of the Texas Governor

(3 days ago) Find information on key laws and resources for Texans living with a mental health diagnosis, such as patient's rights, least restrictive appropriate setting, least restrictive appropriate setting for treatment, and more. This page also provides links to state and federal law, crisis hotlines, and contacts for … See more

https://gov.texas.gov/organization/disabilities/mental_health_protections

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Texas Laws Relating to Mental Health

(2 days ago) WEBHealth & Safety Code 573.001 (d) Amends SB 344 2 Health & Safety Code 573.002 (a) Amends SB 344 3 Health & Safety Code 573.002 (d) Amends SB 344 3 Health & …

https://www.txcourts.gov/media/1440500/21st-edition-texas-laws-relating-to-mental-health.pdf

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Texas 87th Legislative Session Summary of Mental Health and …

(4 days ago) WEBFor more information, please contact Colleen Horton, Director of Policy, [email protected] or Shannon Hoffman, Policy Program Specialist, …

https://hogg.utexas.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/87th-Legislative-Summary-2021.pdf

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Legislation Related to Mental Health Mental Health Texas

(4 days ago) WEBLegislation related to mental health can be overwhelming and confusing. Thankfully there are agencies like the ones below that have made it easier to search, find, and read …

https://mentalhealthtx.org/the-statewide-behavioral-health-coordinating-council/legislative-information/

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Adult Mental Health Texas Health and Human Services

(2 days ago) WEBThe Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) contracts with 37 local mental health authorities (LMHAs) and two local behavioral health authorities (LBHAs) …

https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/adult-mental-health

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Texas Lawmakers Made Progress With Mental Health …

(7 days ago) WEBIn 2019, the Texas Legislature took up some measures to address state hospitals and school mental health. But important issues remain: lawmakers still need to deal with the depleted mental health …

https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/texas-lawmakers-made-progress-with-mental-health-policy-in-2019-but-theres-much-left-to-do-in-2021/

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A Guide to Understanding Mental Health Systems and …

(1 days ago) WEBThe Hogg Foundation for Mental Health has been promoting mental health in Texas since 1940, when the children of former Texas Governor James S. Hogg established that …

https://hogg.utexas.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/mhguide_final-11.pdf

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Office of Mental Health Coordination - Texas Health and Human …

(8 days ago) WEBThe Office of Mental Health Coordination (OMHC) is primarily focused on how health care professionals determine mental and social health. The cornerstone of OMHC is …

https://www.hhs.texas.gov/about/process-improvement/improving-services-texans/behavioral-health-services/office-mental-health-coordination

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Mental Health Guide - Supplement to the 5th Edition

(2 days ago) WEBThe maze of behavioral health services is complex, making it difficult to understand and difficult to improve. The Hogg Foundation prepares a new edition of the Mental Health Guide to coincide with each Texas …

https://hogg.utexas.edu/what-we-do/policy-engagement/mental-health-guide

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Understanding Mental Health Systems and Services in Texas

(6 days ago) WEBJust in time for the 86th Texas legislative session, the Hogg Foundation has published the fourth edition of A Guide to Understanding Mental Health Systems and …

https://hogg.utexas.edu/texas-mental-health-system-guide

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Mental Health and Substance Use - Texas Health and …

(2 days ago) WEBIf you feel you are experiencing a mental health or substance use emergency but your safety or the safety of others is not at immediate risk, please contact: The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Dial 9-8-8. Veterans …

https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use

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Review of Children’s Mental Health Policy Progress During the …

(9 days ago) WEBThe Legislature also provided targeted increases in funding for programs to help connect students with mental health services in school or in the community …

https://txchildren.org/posts/2021/7/1/review-of-childrens-mental-health-policy-progress-during-the-2021-texas-legislative-session

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Hogg Foundation for Mental Health Policy Engagement

(2 days ago) WEBThe Hogg Foundation informs state-level policies that include funding and support for mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention in a variety of settings and …

https://hogg.utexas.edu/what-we-do/policy-engagement

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Texas Statewide Behavioral Health Strategic Plan Fiscal Years …

(Just Now) WEBexisting mental health services and social supports. However, due to the parameters of the legislation and funder decisions there remains substantial need for resources and …

https://www.hhs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/documents/hb1-statewide-behavioral-health-idd-plan.pdf

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MMHPI – Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute

(8 days ago) WEBThe results of a novel study by experts from the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, The Hackett Center is a catalyst for change in Greater Houston and …

https://mmhpi.org/

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Here are the health care laws that Texas lawmakers changed The …

(1 days ago) WEBThis year, Texas lawmakers zeroed in on existing health care programs, leaving bolder measures by the wayside. Pregnant moms on Medicaid will get health …

https://www.texastribune.org/2023/06/08/texas-legislature-health-bills/

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Texas ranks last in mental health care among U.S. states

(7 days ago) WEBScott Simon speaks with Dr. Sarah Wakefield, the chair of psychiatry at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, about the state's …

https://www.npr.org/2022/06/04/1103075887/texas-ranks-last-in-mental-health-care-among-u-s-states

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HHSC Recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month Texas Health …

(4 days ago) WEBThis reception will honor the winners of the 2024 Texas Mental Health Creative Arts Contest sponsored by the Texas System of Care, Texas Institute for …

https://www.hhs.texas.gov/news/2024/05/hhsc-recognizes-mental-health-awareness-month

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Mental health issues are soaring among Texas children, here’s how

(1 days ago) WEBChildren’s launched the proactive pediatric behavioral health program in 2022 in partnership with the Texas-based Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute in …

https://mmhpi.org/topics/in-the-news/mental-health-issues-are-soaring-among-texas-children-heres-how-doctors-are-helping/

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Current Issues in Children's Mental Health Round Table Report

(4 days ago) WEBDirector of the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium, provided participants with an The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute estimates that …

https://texaschildrenscommission.gov/media/n5xfulhp/childrens-mental-health-round-table-report-final.pdf

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Mental Health and Behavioral Health Texas Education Agency

(6 days ago) WEBHotlines and Links to Mental/Behavioral Health Supports in Texas. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 or 800-273-8255 (800-273-TALK) Mental Health Resources for …

https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/other-services/mental-health/mental-health-and-behavioral-health

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88th Texas Legislature: 2023 Healthcare legislative update

(1 days ago) WEBThis amendment aims to address the shortage of mental health professionals in Texas, particularly in the public sector. HB 4085 Costs associated with …

https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-us/knowledge/publications/772958a7/88th-texas-legislature-2023-healthcare-legislative-update

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Children’s Mental Health Strategic Plan - Texas Health and …

(8 days ago) WEBDevelop a strategic plan specific to the behavioral health of children and youth. The plan must incorporate the full continuum of care needed to support children and families to …

https://www.hhs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/documents/aug-2023-bhac-agenda-item-7b.pdf

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College of Education addresses mental health support for Texas …

(9 days ago) WEBThe Institute for Public School Initiatives (IPSI) within the College of Education aims to help more low-income high school students get into and succeed in …

https://texasconnect.utexas.edu/2024/04/21/college-of-education-addresses-mental-health-support-for-texas-public-school-students/

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Texas Behavioral Health Workforce Shortage Snapshot

(4 days ago) WEBfederally designated Mental Health 2,3 • HPSA Facilities: 168 • HPSA Geographic Ares: 211 • HPSA Population Groups: 60 • Total Count of HPSAs: 439 = 1 million Figure 1. …

https://mentalhealthtx.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/BH-WF-Shortage-Snapshot-Final_Jan-2023_1.17.23.pdf

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Care for your mental health ERS

(8 days ago) WEBEmployees Retirement System of Texas. 200 East 18th Street Austin, TX 78701. Toll-free: (877) 275-4377 TTY: 711 Fax: (512) 867-7438. Contact ERS

https://www.ers.texas.gov/news/care-for-your-mental-health

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5 Strategies for Improving Mental Health at Work - Harvard …

(2 days ago) WEBRead more on Mental health or related topics Wellness, Stress management, Workplace health and safety, Health and wellness, Inclusion and …

https://hbr.org/2024/04/5-strategies-for-improving-mental-health-at-work

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Texas lawmakers establish new school safety policies The Texas …

(3 days ago) WEBHouse Bill 3 passed late last year, which created the requirement for an armed security guard to be present on all campuses and also ramped up mental health …

https://www.texastribune.org/2024/04/24/texas-public-school-safety-guide/

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Fact Sheet: Vice President Harris Announces Historic …

(3 days ago) WEBActions are the latest in a series of steps the Biden-Harris Administration has taken to improve safety, provide support for care workers and family caregivers, and to …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/04/22/fact-sheet-vice-president-harris-announces-historic-advancements-in-long-term-care-to-support-the-care-economy/

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What you need to know about Texas’ school safety policies

(9 days ago) WEBBased in Odessa, Texas, the Odessa American was founded in 1940. Odessa American 700 N. Grant Ave., Suite 800 Odessa, TX 79761-4590 (432) 337-4661

https://www.oaoa.com/local-news/what-you-need-to-know-about-texas-school-safety-policies/

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The Secret Push That Could Ban TikTok - The New York Times

(9 days ago) WEBAmerican lawmakers have tried for years to ban TikTok, concerned that the video app’s links to China pose a national security risk. Sapna Maheshwari, a …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/30/podcasts/the-daily/tiktok-ban.html

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