The theme for the 2025 Texas Mental Health Creative Arts Contest is “What Does Mental Health and Well-Being Mean to You?” and the deadline to submit
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5 Multimedia Examples to Inspire You Before the Arts Contest Deadline
Interested in multimedia? Not quite sure where to start? Learn more about the category and how you can create an impactful artwork.
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Texas System of Care Toolkit
The toolkit is divided into short courses designed to address the needs of communities at varying levels of SOC implementation.
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Now Open: 2025 Texas Mental Health Creative Arts Contest
We're excited to share a new theme and two new categories for the 2025 contest. Texans of all ages are invited to submit original work!
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TxSOC is Introducing a New Micro-Lesson Series!
We at Texas System of Care (TxSOC) are excited to announce the launch of a new micro-lesson video series! This series covers the topic of a
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