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In this #BexarTalk Episode we invite Gilbert Gonzales, Director of Bexar County's Behavioral and Mental Health Department to talk about the programs and initiatives available in our County to help those who need them. For more information on this subject visit their page at bexar.org/dbh .

It’s a big development for Bexar County. S.M.A.R.T., the county’s crisis mental health response team, is now a 24/7 operation.

Dual Diagnosis Residential Facility (DDRF) CHCS manages the TCOOMMI-funded Dual Diagnosis Program within the Bexar County Dual Diagnosis Residential Facility (DDRF). DDRF is a residential treatment jail diversion program serving adult male and female individuals dually diagnosed with mental health and substance use disorders. Judicial referrals ...

Bexar County now has an additional $7.1 million for mental health programs.

Bexar County is developing a new mental health program following Damian Daniel’s death.

The Bexar County Commissioner's Court has authorized $25 million to fund the construction of a new building and renovate an existing facility.

A polo shirt and jeans aren’t the uniform anyone would typically expect from a police officer or a paramedic. For crisis mental health teams, dressing down is a part of the job.

Bexar County health care providers and elected officials recognized World Mental Health Day Friday with a resource fair.

Bexar County approved funds to support and expand mental health services at four independent school districts. It’s the second wave of funding approved.

Bexar County has leased the property in the south of the county for years. Today Commissioners agreed to buy the 10-acre site and add life-saving new services.

Texas Health and Human Services Commission allocated H.R. 133 and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to the San Antonio Council on Alcohol and Drug Awareness (SACADA) community coalitions in Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe and Kendall counties to expand their primary prevention work. The coalitions worked with community partners to enhance ...

Inmates waiting in jail can’t get the mental health treatment they need to continue their court case. A new program will address that.

A polo shirt and jeans aren’t the uniform anyone would typically expect from a police officer or a paramedic. For crisis mental health teams, dressing down is a part of the job.

The public defender's office has plans to expand it's Mental Health Public Defender Unit.

Bexar County Commissioner Rebeca Clay-Flores said her cancer diagnosis should serve as a reminder to get “checked out.”

Wellness officers are tasked with reaching out to officers involved in traumatic calls like child abuse, shootings involving police and homicides.

Officials held a ceremony on Monday as the final beam for University Health’s Retama Hospital was signed and lifted to the top of the five-story building.

Psychosis is a word that describes what happens when people are experiencing and perceiving the world around them differently than others. In any given year, about 100,000 teens and young adults will experience psychosis. Follow our character through his experience with First Episode Psychosis, and learn more about the symptoms and resources ...

The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office has a new staff member — a support K9.

DBH 2025: A Year of Community, Wellness, and Impact video is an exciting preview of the year ahead, highlighting key events and initiatives that bring the community together to support mental health, wellness, and recovery. Featuring powerful moments from 2024 and a look at what’s to come, this video showcases opportunities to connect, learn ...

We are excited to invite you to a special event, Resilient and Real Summit. This live podcast is dedicated to creating a safe space for open dialogue about mental health and suicide prevention, and we would love for you to join us. During the event, we’ll come together to share powerful stories, valuable insights, and essential resources that ...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month | DBH 2025 Join us in honoring Mental Health Month this May with the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health (DBH)! DBH is working to inspire hope, support recovery, and promote wellness throughout our communities. Whether you're looking for mental health resources, substance use support, or ...

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center is proud to give you a virtual tour of our new Emergency Department's Behavioral Health Unit. This year-long expansion project more than tripled the size of the unit from 1,500 square feet to 7,000 square feet, increasing the capacity from 6 to 24 patients. In this specialized, therapeutic environment ...

Doctors say dehydration, vomiting and diarrhea are common symptoms that can impact anyone at any age

DHCS Managed Care Data Quality Monitoring Webinar Series: For County Behavioral Health plans 274 data for Mental Health Plan (MHP) and Drug Medi - Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS).

The existing health disparities in Bexar County show people living on the North Side have better access to health care compared to the West and East sides, according to a new report from the Bexar County Health Collaborative.

Bexar County Elections Administrator Jacque Callanen held a news conference to provide an update on early voting

The Center for Health Care Services provides Community & Crisis Response Services programs to better address mental health crises in Bexar County. For more information, visit chcsbc.org

Health officials brief city councilmembers on their proactive measures.

Artificial intelligence is being used as a way to help those dealing with depression, anxiety and eating disorders, but some therapists worry some chatbots could offer harmful advice. "60 Minutes" is the most successful television broadcast in history. Offering hard-hitting investigative reports, interviews, feature segments and profiles of ...

Westover Hills Baptist Hospital is now serving folks on the Far West Side, in West Bexar County and beyond with 100 beds, 300,000 square feet and five stories of top quality care.

In this video, Ms. Kristen Coffey, Mr. Dennis Doherty, and Dr. Laura Weissman outline strategies for preparation, good communication, and accommodation for treating a patient with Autism Spectrum Disorder in the healthcare setting. They also review the characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder so that providers may be best prepared to create ...

This webinar discusses the services county behavioral health provides, including the different treatment options, levels of care, and types of treatment providers. • 0:05:24—Who provides treatment in your county? • 0:05:58—Who does CBH serve and how does it work? • 0:07:27—Funding limitations • 0:08:12—Potential funding streams ...

Representatives from the National Association of County Behavioral Health and Developmental Disability Directors, the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, and National Board for Certified Counselors discuss ways for mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists to engage with County Behavioral Health Directors to ...

According to the Elections Department, more than 1.2 million Bexar County residents have registered to vote in the 2024 general election, as of Thursday.

As the measles outbreak in West Texas continues to expand, San Antonio’s health officials are raising awareness about the virus.

Certain Bexar County businesses will be financially hurt when annual state inspections are no longer required. Some have not decided if they will offer the new state emissions testing that begins in November 2026.

She fought back tears when she sat beside her colleagues and told the people of Bexar County she had colon cancer.

Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at the agency that regulates Texas mental health professionals? Executive Director Darrel Spinks pulls back the curtain on the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) - the unique regulatory body overseeing psychologists, counselors, marriage and family therapists, and social workers across ...

Last week, seven SAPD officers were injured in a shooting. The original call came in as a suicide in progress with a gun. KSAT has covered multiple stories on mental health response, but does that change in a crisis situation?

The Bexar County Felony Drug Court presented 32 graduates of the Specialty Treatment Courts who have overcome long histories of substance abuse, mental illness, and trauma to successfully complete the program requirements. The Felony Drug Court is an intensive 12-18 month-long program for non-violent offenders with substance abuse disorders and ...

Behavioral Health 360 is a FREE self-help website designed for Kane County residents to support mental well-being. Behavioral Health 360 provides individuals and organizations with tools, resources, and strategies to manage mental health and substance use challenges in a convenient and accessible way. Explore Behavioral Health 360 now at ...

1. Call to Order. Includes roll call and excusal of absences if necessary. 2. Welcome and announcements 3. General Public Comments – Public Comment is limited to three (3) minutes per person 4. Informational Items a. Q1 Performance Measures and calculations for FY2025 b. Year-to-Date Financial Report c. Update regarding licensing functions ...

The mother of a man diagnosed with autism is advocating for better law enforcement training days after she said her son was treated unjustly by Bexar County Sheriff's Office deputies.

The population of older Americans is growing and living longer than ever. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at https://www.cdc.gov/video/phgr/btd/2017/BtdHealthyAging.mp4

Deputy Kailin Kruger, who is currently assigned to the detention division, has been employed with BCSO since May 2015.

Learn more about our services: https://bit.ly/3hVFlK4 More about the Big Lots Behavioral Health Pavilion: https://bit.ly/3hVFlK4 More on our movement to transform children's mental health: https://bit.ly/2QGvGLu Get help for your child: https://bit.ly/3hI8RmM Resources in your state: https://bit.ly/3bdEzpC Free educational tools and resources ...

The Texas Statewide Behavioral Health Coordinating Council was established to ensure a strategic statewide approach to behavioral health services. To learn more about the council, visit mentalhealthtx.org.

Reggie spends a week in Bexar County Jail, eating, sleeping and working alongside the inmates.