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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.

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 .

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 ...

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

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

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.

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.

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

“SMART is a multi-disciplinary team, typically a three-person team that has a mental health deputy who’s specially trained."

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 partnership between Southside Independent School District and Clarity Child Guidance Center will bring mental healthcare to students in south Bexar County.

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

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.

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

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.

Individualized care designed to meet the unique mental health needs or behavioral challenges of a child and their family through services focused on empowering the family’s strengths. The Youth Empowerment Services Waiver Program is an excellent option to help the child in your life

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 ...

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 ...

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).

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 ...

A Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic model is designed to ensure access to coordinated comprehensive behavioral health care. CCBHCs are required to serve anyone who requests care for mental health or substance use, regardless of their ability to pay, place of residence, or age - including developmentally appropriate care for children ...

On Thursday, February 22, 2024, DHCS hosted an office hours session focused on the County Behavioral Health Agency Readiness Assessment that all county behavioral health agencies must submit to DHCS by April 1, 2024, for approval prior to going live with behavioral health links on October 1, 2024. Attendees for this session included county ...

A look at the behavioral health resources available for fire fighters and the steps you can take to save a life in crisis.

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

People with substance use and mental health issues have options on how and where they can receive help. Assistance in the community allows for you to receive the help you need while remaining a part of your community.

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 ...

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

The Senior Resource Center at Sharp Grossmont Hospital has a new mission — and a new name. Now known as the Sharp Community Resource Center, the facility is expanding its services to meet the needs of the entire San Diego community. The center, which previously catered exclusively to older adults, now serves individuals of all ages, offering ...

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

The Perez family is one of over 700,000 families supported by us at Community First Health Plans- the only local, non-profit health plan in the Bexar County and surrounding areas. We strive every day to go above and beyond for our members. The Perez family talks about how their experience with us at CFHP has been full of heart, positivity, and ...

We are pleased to announce the opening of the brand-new Bexar County wellness center. Join us for a walk-through of the new facility!

Health officials brief city councilmembers on their proactive measures.

How To Find Bexar County, Texas Court Records? Unlock the secrets to accessing Bexar County, Texas court records effortlessly with our step-by-step guide! Discover how to navigate the Bexar County website or visit the District Clerk's office for in-person assistance. Learn about the necessary request forms and fees associated with obtaining ...

Learn how Oceans’ unique model helps bring behavioral health resources to underserved communities.

In this installment of Radio Advisory, Rae is joined by Clare Wirth (https://www.advisory.com/expert-directory/clare-wirth?utm_source=radioadvisory&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=e23_2020&utm_content=description) , an experienced Advisory Board consultant that leads research on behavioral health and care delivery transformation, to discuss the ...

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 ...

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

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health problem, you are not alone and help is only a phone call or text message away.

Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) cover essential mental and behavioral health services for kids and teens up to age 19. In this webinar, Melinda Baldwin, Chief of the Center for Mental Health Services at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, and Kim Proctor, Technical Director, Data and ...

The Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC) model opens new funding to support expanded care delivery. Hear directly from CCBHCs about how they are improving the health of their communities, and join us as we fight for the extension and expansion of this live-saving program.

Jesse Medina Jr., Texas Health and Human Services lobby attendant, helps improve the lives of Texans by guiding them through the benefits application process.

Bexar County jail administrators recently received some good news — a rarity for them. The complex was deemed to be back in compliance with state jail standards after failing twice last year.⁠ ⁠ Yet, they’re still struggling with a shortage of jailers, frequent overcrowding and an alarming number of suicides and health crises resulting ...

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 ...

This video provides Behavioral Health Residential Facilities (BHRFs) an overview of AHCCCS policies. AHCCCS' policy on Behavioral Health Residential Facilities can be found in the AHCCCS Medical Policy Manual, AMPM 320-V, at: https://www.azahcccs.gov/shared/Downloads/MedicalPolicyManual/300/320V.pdf Prior Authorization requirements for BHRFs ...

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.

This video features peer support staff telling their personal stories of recovery, highlighting the advantages of peer support services, and describing how they currently serve clients with behavioral health needs. To learn more about current efforts and resources, visit Resources for Integrated Care at www.ResourcesforIntegratedCare.com.