Texana Centerโs crisis line: 800.633.5686
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 9.8.8
@MHFirstAidUSA teaches how to recognize warning signs of #suicide & get help. Get trained in MHFA with Texana! Call 832.947.5621 for more info.
Texana's NEW website has officially launched! The new site makes it even easier for our community to access mental health, autism, and developmental disabilities services. Check it out! https://t.co/RAm54Orxms
Our Hip Hop Happy dance class performed for friends and family and showed off their skills. Our greatest appreciation goes out to Cookie Joe with Cookie Joe Dancin' School for volunteering to teach the students and making the drive to our Fulshear location every week.
Congratulations to Sandra Ford for being selected as a Difference Maker! Sandra has been with Texana for more than ten years and works daily to help ensure her clients succeed in their jobs. Thank you, Sandra, for all you do and for making a difference every day!
The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce will host a panel discussion on Supporting Employee Mental Health. We are honored to have our chief executive officer, George Patterson, and board member, Dr. Asim Shah, as panelists. We hope you will make plans to attend.
Congratulations to Kevin Barker, Director of IDD Provider Services, for being elected to serve on the National Exchange Board as Vice President for Region 5. We are proud to have Kevin on Texana's senior leadership team!
THANK YOU to St. John's UMC - Richmond, Texas, for donating backpacks full of school supplies for local kids! They will be given to clients and families to help them start the school year off right.
When was the last time you practiced self-care? The @MHFirstAidUSA training emphasizes you canโt take care of others if you donโt take care of yourself. #SelfCare <picture>
Texana offers free Mental Health First Aid training: 832-947-5622
Congrats to Julie Tsui, Occupational Therapist ECI, for being selected as a Difference Maker! Julie is the "chief encourager" for parents who are uncertain about their baby's future. Thank you, Julie for making a difference in so many children and their families!
Staff in our reimbursement department worked together to donate 12 backpacks filled with personal hygiene items to the Texana Crisis Center. These items will help those homeless or going into a rehab facility. If you would like to donate items, please email [email protected]
Today is #PanicAwareness Day. According to @MHFirstAidUSA more than 1 in 5 people will experience a panic attack in their lifetime. Get trained in MHFA to learn about signs and symptoms of panic attacks, how to assist and getting the person connected with professional help.
July is #DisabilityPride month! The @MHFirstAidUSA curriculum reminds us that not all disabilities are visible. Mental health disorders can be disabling, but with the right professional help and other supports anyone can thrive & be their best self.
Celebrate this 4th of July with pride, joy, and a focus on mental well-being. ๐โจ
As we commemorate the birth of our great nation, let's also recognize the importance of nurturing our minds and supporting each other's mental health journeys. ๐ง ๐
Happy #MinorityMentalHealth Awareness Month! @MHFirstAidUSA says itโs important to keep culture in mind & support people within the cultural spaces they occupy.
Texana offers free Mental Health First Aid training: 832-947-5622
For help call Texanaโs crisis line: 800-633-5686
Yesterday, we had a fantastic turnout for our Parents' Perspectives on Supporting Adult Children with Autism. Many thanks to Amy Wood and Kelly Baughman for sharing their perspectives and experiences. Thank you to all who attended!
Today is #PTSD Awareness Day. @MHFirstAidUSA defines trauma as a shocking and dangerous event that someone sees or has experienced. There are various kinds of trauma, and one event can have a lifelong impact on a personโs ability to cope and their overall wellbeing.
Learn about signs and symptoms of PTSD and connecting with professional help by getting trained in Mental Health First Aid. Texana Center offers FREE MHFA training! Contact our Outreach Coordinator for more info- 832.947.5622
On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas with the news that all enslaved Black people in the state were free. Juneteenth is a celebration of joy, resilience and to recognize the contributions made by Black individuals to our history, culture, and society.