BHC News
The WTHN Homelessness Glossary
Did you know Courtney Horton, our Supported Housing Specialist, is also Coalition Coordinator for West Texas Homeless Network? She is a subject expert on homelessness and works with many partner organizations in our community to assist those facing homelessness. WTHN has made noteworthy progress in improving services for individuals and…
Health and Health Care Disparities (World Health Day 2022 Spotlight)
In recognition of World Health Day, celebrated on April 7th, it is worth highlighting some of the factors that affect healthcare outcomes. What are health and health care disparities? Health and health care disparities refer to differences in health and health care between groups that stem from broader inequities. There…
Get to know the Care Coordination Team
October 2021 — Betty Hardwick Center has a new department up and running… Care Coordination, an extension of Adult Mental Health (AMH) services. The team has already begun the process of enrolling clients in the program and completing Care Coordination Assessments. There are around 300 current enrollees, most of whom…
Abilene’s Innovative CRT Expands With “CRT2”
Abilene, Texas (January 7, 2021) – Abilene’s second Community Response Team, dubbed CRT2, has been officially up-and-running since December 14th, 2020. This new team, launching a few months after the 1-year anniversary of the initial CRT, allows for expanded operating hours and greater coverage of crisis calls in the area….
COVID-19 on College Campuses
We are in the middle of a college semester unlike any other. The college experience, while formative for many young people, is also a breeding ground for mental health disorders. This risk is exacerbated by the complications students are facing related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are a few videos…
SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH 2020 (WITH INFOGRAPHICS)
Suicide is among the leading causes of death in the United States. As of 2018, it ranked as high as second among several younger demographics including teens and those in their early twenties. Recognizing the signs and factors involved in suicidality (in ourselves and others) can save lives. Despite its…