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Report on Waiting Lists for Mental Health Services

(6 days ago) WebThe Reporting of Waiting Lists for Mental Health Services is intended to meet requirements under HHSC Rider 50 in the 2022-23 General Appropriations Act, Senate Bill (S.B.) 1, 87th Legislature, Regular Session, 2021 (Article II, Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Rider 50). This rider requires HHSC to report on waitlists for mental

https://www.hhs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/documents/mhs-waiting-lists-may-2023.pdf

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Despite waitlist record, leaders keep pushing ‘Eliminate …

(7 days ago) WebAUSTIN (KXAN) — As the waitlist for a state hospital bed in Texas continues to grow, mental health leaders remain dedicated to the widespread adoption of a strategy known as “Eliminate the Wait.”KXAN …

https://centerforhealthjournalism.org/our-work/reporting/despite-waitlist-record-leaders-keep-pushing-eliminate-wait-plan-state-hospitals

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Semi-annual Reporting of Waiting Lists for Mental …

(8 days ago) WebApril 2021. 1. Introduction. The Semi-annual Reporting of Waiting Lists for Mental Health Services meets requirements in the 2020-21 General Appropriations Act, House Bill (H.B.) 1, 86th Legislature, Regular Session, 2019 (Article II, Health and Human Services Commission [HHSC], Rider 58). The rider requires HHSC to report semi-annually to the

https://www.hhs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/documents/laws-regulations/reports-presentations/2021/hb1-semi-annual-waiting-lists-mhs-april-2021.pdf

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Thousands waiting in jail for state hospital beds, is help …

(1 days ago) WebUpdated: Jan 23, 2023 / 09:35 AM CST. AUSTIN (KXAN) – The waitlist to enter Texas’ mental hospitals remains near a historic high, with thousands of mentally incompetent people sitting in jail

https://www.kxan.com/investigations/thousands-waiting-in-jail-for-state-hospital-beds-is-help-coming/

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Texas lawmakers budgeted a lot of money to help …

(6 days ago) WebTexas’ so-called “forensic waiting list” stretched to 2,364 people earlier this month, according to the state. This is a group of inmates that needs persistent and costly mental health

https://www.keranews.org/news/2023-06-14/texas-lawmakers-budgeted-a-lot-of-money-to-help-inmates-waiting-for-psych-beds-but-is-it-enough

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Semi-annual Reporting of Waiting Lists for Mental Health …

(4 days ago) WebRider 50 requires HHSC to report semi-annually to the Legislative Budget Board and Governor regarding waiting lists for mental health services. semi-annual-waiting-lists-mhs-nov-2021.pdf 87th Legislative Session - 2021 Behavioral Health Legislative Reports

https://www.hhs.texas.gov/reports/2021/10/semi-annual-reporting-waiting-lists-mental-health-services-november-2021

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Waitlist grows for psychiatric beds at state hospitals in Texas

(1 days ago) WebThe waitlist of people waiting for a bed has grown to over 2,500. Most of these people are waiting for "forensic" beds, where Texans deemed incompetent to stand trial go to receive mental health care and …

https://www.kut.org/health/2022-12-23/waitlist-grows-for-psychiatric-beds-at-state-hospitals-in-texas

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Jail waitlist for mental health help hits new record. This …

(3 days ago) WebState mental health leaders are working on a plan to reverse that trend. Jennie Simpson, forensic director at the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, discussed the mounting number of people on the waitlist, …

https://centerforhealthjournalism.org/our-work/reporting/jail-waitlist-mental-health-help-hits-new-record-plan-proposes-statewide-fix

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In Texas, the Waitlist for a Bed at a State Mental Hospital Hits an …

(5 days ago) WebThe number of people awaiting a bed in a state mental hospital in Texas reached an all-time high of 1,813 people last week. The ballooning waitlist means more and more people with mental illness

https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/in-texas-the-waitlist-for-a-bed-at-a-state-mental-hospital-hits-an-all-time-high-12636706

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KCBD Mental Health Crisis: Waitlist for treatment at state mental

(8 days ago) WebKCBD Mental Health Crisis: Waitlist for treatment at state mental health facilities drops, but experts say more resources are still needed. By Shaley Kidwell. Published: May. 15, 2024 at 10:14 PM CDT Updated: May. 15, 2024 at 10:38 PM CDT Tropical Texas Behavioral Health has 251, StarCare reported 248 and Nueces Center …

https://www.kcbd.com/2024/05/16/kcbd-mental-health-crisis-waitlist-treatment-state-mental-health-facilities-drops-experts-say-more-resources-are-still-needed/

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Jail waitlist for mental health help hits new record. This plan

(4 days ago) WebTexas’ state hospitals are full, which means people found incompetent to stand trial and ordered to a hospital for mental competency restoration must be put on a waitlist. The Health and Human

https://www.kxan.com/investigations/jail-waitlist-for-mental-health-help-hits-new-record-this-plan-proposes-a-statewide-fix/

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How Texas’ mental health vision fell apart The Texas Tribune

(8 days ago) WebThe need for these mental health services is only rising. Texas 988 centers in 2021 answered 60,000 calls, a 92 percent increase compared to 2018. The average state call line receives 3,300 calls

https://www.texastribune.org/2023/12/22/texas-mental-health-system-challenges/

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Texas’ shortage of mental health care professionals is getting worse

(9 days ago) WebFor 24/7 mental health support in English or Spanish, call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s free help line at 800-662-4357. You can also reach a trained crisis

https://www.texastribune.org/2023/02/21/texas-mental-health-workforce-shortage/

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A timeline of Texas’ mounting mental health crisis - Houston …

(7 days ago) WebWaitlists for community mental health services grow. Mental health diagnoses in 20 Central Texas hospital emergency rooms and health clinics increase 79 percent from 2003 to 2004, according to a

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/projects/2021/mental-health-crisis-timeline/

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Workforce shortages in the state psychiatric - The Texas Tribune

(5 days ago) WebSome jails have taken to creating their own mental health teams to deal with the waitlist. Texas Health and Human Services have estimated the average wait time for all forensic admissions is

https://www.texastribune.org/2023/03/10/texas-state-hospitals-mental-health-workforce-shortage/

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Texas’ soaring psychiatric bed waitlist leaves county jails in a bind

(6 days ago) WebTexas funds 2,241 public psychiatric beds, but only 67% of them could be used in September, according to state data. People on average are waiting about eight months for a bed to open up in a

https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/editorials/2022/11/09/texas-soaring-psychiatric-bed-waitlist-leaves-county-jails-in-a-bind/

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Texas hospital not accepting inmates, as Travis County waitlist grows

(5 days ago) WebTexas mental health hospital shuns new patients as Travis County jail waitlist grows. Katie Hall. When there are 141 people on a waiting list, it may not seem like a lot, but when they're

https://www.statesman.com/story/news/crime/2022/07/22/texas-hospital-not-accepting-inmates-as-travis-county-waitlist-grows/65377134007/

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Texas ranks #23 in mental health care deserts - Fort Worth Star …

(2 days ago) WebTexas has 189 designated geographic mental health shortage areas, covering 199 counties. About 4.1M residents are underserved, or 13.3% of the state's population.

https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/article288893532.html

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Despite waitlist record, leaders keep pushing - KXAN Austin

(5 days ago) WebAs the waitlist for a state hospital bed in Texas continues to grow, mental health leaders remain dedicated to the widespread adoption of a strategy known as “Eliminate the Wait.” KXAN first

https://www.kxan.com/investigations/despite-waitlist-record-leaders-keep-pushing-eliminate-the-wait-plan-for-state-hospitals/

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Mental Health Services : University Health Services : Texas State

(2 days ago) WebTo schedule an appointment for evaluation of mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, or panic attacks, call 512.245.2161. NOTE: For information on brief individual, group, couples counseling, consultation, or crisis response resources, please visit the Texas State Counseling Center website or call 512.245.2208. 512.245.2161.

https://www.healthcenter.txst.edu/healthcare-services/mental-health.html

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TJJD Waitlist Causes and Options - tjjd.texas.gov

(4 days ago) WebFY23. FY24. Change. 190. 158. -17%. Mental health treatment needs are down slightly so far, but aggression treatment needs as a percent of population are at all-time agency highs. (TJJD data through 4/30/2024) Existing release and placement rules were designed in 2007 for a lower-risk and more indeterminate population, making it harder to place

https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/index.php/doc-library/send/731-may-24-2024/3511-agenda-item-12-system-trends-and-waitlist-options

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How Crisis Intervention Training is helping police respond to …

(Just Now) WebCrisis Intervention Training (CIT) is one model being implemented in many police departments. CIT was created after a man who experienced a mental health crisis was shot in Memphis, Tennessee, in

https://abcnews.go.com/US/crisis-intervention-training-helping-police-respond-mental-crisis/story?id=110501874

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Mental Health Awareness Month Ice Cream Social - KVIA

(Just Now) WebThe event was held Thursday, May 30th 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. at EHN IDD DayHab Learning Center 1477. Lomaland Suite E-7. Kristi Daugherty, CEO at Emergence Health Network says “Hosting an ice

https://kvia.com/news/2024/05/30/mental-health-awareness-month-ice-cream-social/

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$2 Million Awarded to Train Mental Health Policy Fellows in Texas

(8 days ago) WebThe Hogg Foundation for Mental Health is excited to award $2 million in grant funding over two years for eleven nonprofit advocacy organizations to hire in-house policy fellows. The fellows will participate in the foundation’s Mental Health Policy Fellow and Policy Academy initiative.. Nonprofit advocacy organizations often have the potential …

https://hogg.utexas.edu/2-million-awarded-to-train-mental-health-policy-fellows-in-texas

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Aetna helps Dallas employers support employee wellbeing, …

(1 days ago) WebFor the first time, the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex surpassed 8 million residents between 2022 and 2023. It marked the largest population increase of any U.S. metropolitan area. Momentum began

https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2024/05/28/aetna-helps-dallas-employers-support-employee.html

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Austin's homeless experience long waitlists for assistance, lost hope

(2 days ago) WebIn 2023, the 13 rapid rehousing contracts overseen by Austin’s Homeless Strategy Office were primarily funded by the rescue act — more than three-quarters of $23 million came from the federal

https://www.statesman.com/story/news/local/2024/05/28/homelessness-in-austin-texas-homeless-population-housing-process-waitlists-assistance/73632564007/

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Experts warn of negative mental health effects children could face

(6 days ago) WebSHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - School’s out! This means for kids, more free time and possibly more screen time. Summertime means more time on smartphones, computers, and video games. “Sometimes there

https://www.kxii.com/2024/05/31/experts-warn-negative-mental-health-effects-children-could-face-during-summer-break/

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Navigating the mental health maze during election season

(2 days ago) WebLimiting our exposure to news, social media or who we follow will make us less likely to spiral. Keep in mind that between now and December, there will be other things going on in your life. It

https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/opinion/columns/2024/05/28/navigating-the-mental-health-maze-during-election-season/73879832007/

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Shooting on Henry Road: Suspect with mental health issues …

(4 days ago) WebA Harris County deputy shot a man believed to have mental health issues after he allegedly ran at deputies with a metal bat on Henry Road in the Aldine area, HCSO says.

https://abc13.com/post/shooting-henry-road-suspect-mental-health-issues-hospitalized/14867765/

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UT Austin Hosts Texas Mushroom Conference, Explores Psilocybin's

(5 days ago) WebUT Austin Hosts Texas Mushroom Conference, Explores Psilocybin's Potential for Treating Mental Health Issues. A wave of interest in the therapeutic benefits of mushrooms rolled into Austin this

https://hoodline.com/2024/05/austin-goes-fungi-ut-austin-hosts-texas-mushroom-conference-explores-psilocybin-s-potential-for-treating-mental-health-issues/

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