Article

Pastor Opens Harlem's First Faith-Based Mental Health Clinic

Faith-based mental health centers combine spiritual care with professional counseling to help communities heal together in familiar spaces.

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Article

New York Tops Nation for Youth Mental Health Protection

New York leads the nation in youth mental health protection through phone-free schools and social media rules that Houston can adopt for our students.

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Service

Mental Health Counseling for All Ages

Professional mental health counseling in six languages with affordable sliding scale fees for all Houston families.

Family Houston

Service

Mental health crisis line — call or text 988

Call or text 988 anytime for free mental health crisis support from trained counselors who understand Houston's community needs.

Harris Health System

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Feel Better: Mental Health Care for You

Ibn Sina clinics offer mental health services, counseling, and medical care to all.

Ibnsinafoundation

Service

Council on Recovery - Free Addiction Help and Mental Health Services

Free addiction treatment and mental health services for individuals and families, regardless of ability to pay.

Council on Recovery

Service

Mental Health Care at HOPE Clinic

Mental health support, counseling, and medicine in your language at affordable prices.

HOPE Clinic

Policy

Harris County Sheriff's Office Mental Health Training for Deputies

Harris County invested in mental health training for sheriff's deputies to better support our community during crisis situations.

Harris County Commissioners Court

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Harris County Early Childhood Data Partnership with Mental Health Institute

Harris County partners with mental health researchers to improve early childhood programs by studying what works best for our youngest residents.

Harris County Commissioners Court

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Harris County Extends Mental Health Support Jobs Through 2026

Harris County extended funding for three mental health support positions through the Harris Cares Embrace Hope program until June 2026.

Harris County Commissioners Court

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Harris County Sheriff Deputies for Mental Health Crisis Response

Harris County is adding two specially trained sheriff's deputies to work with The Harris Center for better mental health crisis response.

Harris County Commissioners Court

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Harris County Mental Health Services Expansion

Harris County is expanding mental health crisis services — new mobile response teams, diversion programs, and crisis stabilization.

Harris County

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CORE Program Helps Police and Mental Health Work Together

Harris County's CORE program connects sheriff's deputies with mental health experts during crisis calls to help people get treatment instead of jail time.

Harris County Commissioners Court

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Request for discussion and possible action to direct Human Resources and Talent to coordinate with the Office of County Administration, County Attorney’s Office, Office of Management and Budget, Universal Services, Auditor’s Office, and other relevant departments on drafting a countywide Paid Mental Health Leave policy that applies to all regular, full-time employees not already covered by an existing department policy, and return to the July 9, 2026 Commissioners Court meeting to present options to amend the Harris County Personnel Policies & Procedures.

Harris County proposes a countywide paid mental health leave policy for full-time employees, with options due July 9, 2026.

Harris County Commissioners Court

Program

Mental Health First Aid Training

Learn life-saving skills to recognize mental health crises and help your neighbors, coworkers, and family members get the support they need.

Mental Health America of Greater Houston

Opportunity

Peer Support Volunteer — The Harris Center for Mental Health

Use your lived experience to support others navigating mental health challenges in Harris County.

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College Student Wins National Podcast Award for Mental Health Story

College student with schizoaffective disorder creates award-winning podcast to fight mental health stigma.

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