Overview Texas System of Care is excited to announce the availability of grants to support youth-led mental health projects. These funds are

Winners of Mini-Grant for Youth-Led Mental Wellness Projects Announced!
We are excited to be able to fund 14 mini grants for innovative mental wellness projects led by youth across the state of Texas. Read on to learn more about our winners!

Children's Mental Health Matters.
Mental health challenges can impact a child's academic performance, relationships with others, and overall quality of life. It is essential to prioritize and support children's mental health to help them thrive and reach their full potential. Click below to learn more about mental health resources in your area.

2023 Texas Mental Health Creative Arts Contest Winners to be Announced Soon!
Texans of all ages submitted original artwork, photography, or writing that drew on the theme of "Why does mental health matter to you?" in our 2023 Arts Contest. Stay tuned to see winning art from across the state of Texas!

Help us Update the Texas System of Care Community Roster!
Please help us update the Texas System of Care (SOC) Community Roster. The roster contains contact information for all key administrators, practitioners, family and peer support providers, and others involved in SOC Communities across the state.

Achieving well-being for children and youth
We work with state and local agencies to ensure all Texas children and youth have access to high quality mental health care.
Texas System of Care Launches New Four-Year Initative
Texas has been awarded a four-year System of Care grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration focused on school mental health services and supports.

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.
We help create better futures for youth and their families.
We build upon existing community assets and support communities that want to improve outcomes through a system of care framework.
Youth Voice
Authentic engagement provides opportunities for youth to make a difference in their community.
Family Voice
Supporting strong family relationships is the key to child-serving systems that work well.
Cultural and Linguistic Competence
Understanding the role of culture in the delivery of services promotes better outcomes for all.
Trauma-Informed Care
The need to address trauma is an important component of effective service delivery.
Transition-Age Youth
Building skills and resources of youth ages 16 to 24 eases their transition into adulthood.
Texas Building Bridges Initiative
This initiative promotes positive outcomes for youth and families served in residential and community programs.
Wraparound
Wraparound planning supports families in achieving their vision for a strong and healthy family.

We build a strong voice for children’s mental health in Texas.
Learn about our efforts to raise awareness about the importance of children’s mental health.
Become a champion.
Find out how you can advocate to make changes in your community.
Texas has done a remarkable job of improving services and working to establish systems of care all across the state.
Gary Blau, PhD
The Hackett Center for Mental HealthIf your children are mentally healthy, everything else seems to fall into place. Mental health is a thread that runs through all systems.
Sherri Hammack
Building Bridges InitiativeI’m very passionate about Wraparound and system of care.
Melissa Simmons
The Burke Center
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Mini Grant for Youth-Led Mental Wellness Projects

Take Part in Children’s Mental Health Acceptance 2022
National Children's Mental Health Awareness Week is the first of May and shines a spotlight on the importance of caring for every child's mental

NOW OPEN: The Texas Mental Creative Arts Contest!
To learn more about the art contest, visit the gallery website. AUSTIN, Texas--Texas System of Care is excited to announce the return of the annual
