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As Gov. Abbott places shooting blame on mental health, what has …

(Just Now) WEBTexas is 'worst in nation' in mental health care access: Report. In April, Abbott announced he would be moving nearly $500 million from state agencies to fund Operation Lone Star, a Texas-Mexico

https://abcnews.go.com/Health/gov-abbott-places-shooting-blame-mental-health-texas/story?id=84993527

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Abbott Cut Mental Health Services Funding in Texas

(9 days ago) WEBAbbott blamed Texas school shooting on lack of mental health resources. But he reportedly cut more than $200 million from the department that handles them. Sarah Al-Arshani. May 29, 2022, 11:38 AM

https://www.businessinsider.com/abbott-cut-mental-health-services-funding-in-texas-2022-5

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Office of the Texas Governor Greg Abbott

(3 days ago) WEBJuly 14, 2021 Austin, Texas Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is receiving more than $210 million in federal emergency grants from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for mental health and substance use disorder services to respond to the …

https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-hhsc-announce-210-million-in-federal-emergency-funding-for-behavioral-health-services

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Abbott calls Texas school shooting a mental health issue but cut …

(7 days ago) WEBUVALDE, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday that the Uvalde school shooter had a "mental health challenge" and the state needed to "do a better job with mental health" — yet in April he

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/abbott-calls-texas-school-shooting-mental-health-issue-cut-state-spend-rcna30557

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says free mental health services will be

(9 days ago) WEBTexas Gov. Greg Abbott opened a news conference in Uvalde Friday afternoon by announcing free mental health care services and support for "the totality" of the community following Tuesday's mass

https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/texas-elementary-school-shooting-05-27-22/h_20e1723354aa872070f9b79de569918c

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Gov. Abbott's Mental Health Cuts Under Scrutiny After Deadly …

(8 days ago) WEBGov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday that the Uvalde school shooter had a "mental health challenge" and the state needed to "do a better job with mental health" — yet in April he slashed $211 million from the department that oversees mental health programs. In addition, Texas ranked last out of all 50 states and the District of Columbia …

https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/gov-abbotts-mental-health-cuts-under-scrutiny-after-deadly-school-shooting/

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Abbott blames Texas mall shooting on mental health, but what …

(9 days ago) WEBThat's not to say nothing has been done in Texas to address mental health. In June 2022, in response to the Uvalde shooting, Abbott ordered that $5.8 million be allocated to expand the Texas Child

https://abcnews.go.com/US/abbott-blames-texas-mall-shooting-mental-health-address/story?id=99166228

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Did Texas Gov. Greg Abbott cut mental health funding by …

(1 days ago) WEBNewsom said Abbott “cut $211 million in mental health funding.”. In April 2022, Abbott said that about $495 million would be transferred out of six state agencies to support the state’s

https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politifact/2023/05/10/did-texas-gov-greg-abbott-cut-mental-health-funding-by-211-million/

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Gov. Abbott calls for more mental health resources - Texas …

(Just Now) WEBAfter a gunman killed 19 children and two adults at an elementary school in Uvalde last week, Gov. Greg Abbott called for better mental health resources in order to avoid similar tragedies in the future. “We as a state, we as a society need to do a better job with mental health,” Abbott said the day after the shooting. “Anybody who shoots …

https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/gov-abbott-calls-for-more-mental-health-resources-but-he-redirected-millions-from-texas-health-agency/

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Texas Gov. Abbott vowed to offer mental health help for all in …

(6 days ago) WEBAs of June 1, the Hill Country Mental Health Center and the Harris Call Center had responded to 201 support calls to the Uvalde Mental Health Support Line, the Texas Health and Human Services

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/texas-gov-abbott-vowed-offer-mental-health-help-uvalde-residents-point-rcna32322

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Gov. Abbott attributes mass shootings to mental health issues a …

(8 days ago) WEBHowever, in April, Abbott slashed nearly $211 million from the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), which oversees mental health services in Texas. Abbott diverted the funds to add to his

https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2022/05/30/gov-abbott-attributes-mass-shootings-to-mental-health-issues-a-month-after-cutting-211-million-from-mental-health-commission/

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Mental Health Protections Office of the Texas Governor Greg …

(3 days ago) WEBFor mental health or substance use emergencies where safety is at immediate risk, dial 9-1-1. Connect with the Veterans Crisis Line to reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many of them are Veterans themselves at (800) 273-8255, option 1. 24/7 Crisis Text Line: Text TX to 741741.

https://gov.texas.gov/organization/disabilities/mental_health_protections

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Gov. Abbott Announces $34 Million Behavioral Health Campus …

(Just Now) WEBGov. Greg Abbott announced a $34 million project to build a behavioral health campus in Uvalde dedicated to providing on-site care to children and adults experiencing mental health crises in 32 counties in the surrounding area. Texas Health and Human Services Commission Cecile Erwin Young HHS Executive Commissioner …

https://www.hhs.texas.gov/news/2024/04/gov-abbott-announces-34-million-behavioral-health-campus-project-uvalde

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Abbott said the shooter had a 'mental health' issue. A month ago, …

(2 days ago) WEBUVALDE, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday that the Uvalde school shooter had a "mental health challenge" and the state needed to "do a better job with mental health" — yet in April he slashed $211 million from the department that oversees mental health programs. In addition, Texas ranked last out of all 50 states …

https://news.yahoo.com/abbott-calls-texas-school-shooting-232258543.html

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Mental Health and Substance Use - Texas Health and Human …

(2 days ago) WEBIf you feel you are experiencing a mental health or substance use emergency but your safety or the safety of others is not at immediate risk, please contact: The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Dial 9-8-8. Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 9-8-8, option 1. 24/7 Crisis Text Line: Text TX to 741741.

https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use

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Texas Gov. Abbott says state needs to address mental health …

(Just Now) WEBTexas Gov. Abbott spoke about addressing mental health challenges after 19 children and two teachers died during an elementary school shooting. Abbott said 18-year-olds have had the ability to buy

https://www.nbcnews.com/video/texas-gov-abbott-says-state-needs-to-address-mental-health-issues-after-school-shooting-140811845508

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Greg Abbott redirects $500 million from other - The Texas Tribune

(1 days ago) WEBAbbott said the money would be taken from the budgets of other Texas agencies, including nearly $210 million from the state’s Health and Human Services Commission over two years and about $160

https://www.texastribune.org/2022/04/29/greg-abbott-texas-border-mission-funding/

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Texas Gov Blames Mental Illness for Uvalde After Sending Mental …

(1 days ago) WEBGovernor Greg Abbott said we need to address mental health issues in the wake of Uvalde, a month after diverting $211 million from the department that oversees mental health services in Texas to

https://www.vice.com/en/article/5dgn83/texas-school-shooting-abbott-mental-health

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Claims Texas governor cut mental health spending need context

(Just Now) WEBMore gun deaths among American children than police and military in the line of duty combined. Watch on. After the Texas mall shooting in Allen, Governor Abbott called for mental health spending

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Adult Mental Health Texas Health and Human Services

(2 days ago) WEBThe Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) contracts with 37 local mental health authorities (LMHAs) and two local behavioral health authorities (LBHAs) to deliver mental health services in communities across Texas. LMHAs and LBHAs provide services to specific areas. To find where to get services in your area, you need to know …

https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/adult-mental-health

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Greg Abbott Threatens New Showdown With Joe Biden …

(2 days ago) WEBTexas Governor Greg Abbott is seen at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, on March 26, 2024. Abbott has instructed universities in Texas not to adopt a modified version of the Title IX

https://www.newsweek.com/greg-abbott-threatens-new-showdown-joe-biden-administration-1900199

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As Gov. Abbott places shooting blame on mental health, what has …

(5 days ago) WEBAccording to the Kaiser Family Foundation, nearly 70% of adults in Texas with mild mental illness did not receive mental health care leading up to the pandemic, as well as 57.4% of those with moderate mental illness and 44.7% of …

https://kxel.com/2022/05/27/as-gov-abbott-places-shooting-blame-on-mental-health-what-has-texas-done-to-address-it/

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New $305 million Austin State Hospital unveiled as Texas revamps

(5 days ago) WEBState leaders on Wednesday unveiled a new $305 million dollar Austin State Hospital, part of an $2.5 billion overhaul of the state’s aging psychiatric hospital system. The new 240-bed Austin

https://www.click2houston.com/news/texas/2024/05/15/new-305-million-austin-state-hospital-unveiled-as-texas-revamps-psychiatric-system/

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New $305 million Austin State Hospital unveiled The Texas Tribune

(2 days ago) WEBState leaders on Wednesday unveiled a new $305 million hospital, part of an $2.5 billion overhaul of the state’s aging psychiatric hospital system. Austin State Hospital is a new 240-bed

https://www.texastribune.org/2024/05/15/texas-psychiatric-hospitals-mental-health/

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April 2024 Topics - Texas Health and Human Services

(6 days ago) WEBApril 23, 2024. A $34 million behavioral health campus that will provide on-site care to children and adults experiencing mental health crises will be built in Uvalde, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday. Construction for the campus is expected to begin this summer and it is scheduled to open in summer 2025.

https://www.hhs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/documents/hhs-in-the-news-april-2024.pdf

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Office of the Texas Governor Greg Abbott

(1 days ago) WEBApril 22, 2024 Austin, Texas Press Release. Governor Greg Abbott today announced a $34 million project to build a behavioral health campus in Uvalde dedicated to providing on-site care to children and adults experiencing mental health crises in 32 counties in the surrounding area.

https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-announces-34-million-behavioral-health-campus-project-in-uvalde

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Abbott deploys additional state wildfire resources ahead of West …

(5 days ago) WEBBased in Odessa, Texas, the Odessa American was founded in 1940. Odessa American 700 N. Grant Ave., Suite 800 Odessa, TX 79761-4590 (432) 337-4661

https://www.oaoa.com/local-news/abbott-deploys-additional-state-wildfire-resources-ahead-of-west-texas-fire-threat/

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Texas Health and Human Services to host mental health resource …

(5 days ago) WEBPublished: May. 16, 2024 at 10:00 AM PDT Updated: 9 hours ago. AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Texas Health and Human Services Commission will host a mental health resource festival in Amarillo

https://www.newschannel10.com/2024/05/16/texas-health-human-services-host-mental-health-resource-festival-saturday/

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25 Tex. Admin. Code § 411.303 - Casetext

(6 days ago) WEBTexas Administrative Code DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES. Chapter 411 - STATE MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY RESPONSIBILITIES. Subchapter G - COMMUNITY CENTERS. Section 411.303 - [Effective until 5/13/2024] Definitions. 25 Tex. Admin. Code § 411.303. Mental health services--All services …

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Feds accuse Rhode Island of warehousing kids with mental health

(8 days ago) WEBFrom Jan. 1, 2017, through Sept. 30, 2022, 527 children in the care or custody of DCYF — or receiving services voluntarily through the agency — were admitted to Bradley Hospital.

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/article/feds-accuse-rhode-island-of-warehousing-kids-with-19455893.php

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Governor Abbott Continues Overseeing State Support Services For …

(8 days ago) WEB24/7 Hotline Offering Mental Health Assistance: 888-690-0799. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is coordinating with Hill Country MHDD Centers and the Harris Center for Mental Health and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to operate the dedicated mental health support hotline for Uvalde residents.

https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-continues-overseeing-state-support-services-for-uvalde-announces-additional-mental-health-funding-in-community

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