Mental Health Care

Several major health agencies in Texas are under review by the state's sunset commission — including the Department of State Health Services and Health and Human Services Commission. Advocates said this cycle could have a significant impact on services and access moving forward.

As Texas develops its application for federal Rural Health Transformation Program funding, rural hospital leaders say stabilizing their facilities should be a top priority. "Without it, all the planning in the world will not matter because there will be no hospital left to transform," one said.

Behavioral health specialists on the city's Community Assistance Response and Engagement, or CARE, team will serve as co-responders to mental health-related 911 calls.

With the federal government shutdown entering its second week, some health leaders in North Texas are worried a prolonged shutdown could negatively effect their patients and services.

Dallas County commissioners voted to adjust and ensure fees collection for constable and sheriff services.

The largest community mental health provider in North Texas unveiled its new $96 million campus in Dallas' Hillside neighborhood. The Mental Health and Disability Innovation Center opens to the public next month.

Wind phones began in Japan but have gained popularity in the U.S.

About $2 million was itemized for housing initiatives and more than $6 million was separated for possible general reallocation.

Dallas County Commissioner Andy Sommerman said millions were promised to help curb homelessness but did not appear in the voter approval tax rate budget presentation.

House Bill 35 goes into effect on Sept. 1, creating a new program that aims to connect firefighters and EMS workers across Texas with peer-to-peer mental health support.

The floods killed more than 120 people, including at least 36 children. Pediatric psychologist Stevie Puckett-Perez said adults need to support their kids through processing their grief.

Texas Christian University is offering free trauma support for victims of the Central Texas flooding, which has killed at least 30 children. The support is offered through a fully online, self-guided course.