Conversation with Lauren, the People's Choice Award Winner for the Texas Mental Health Creative Arts Contest By: Kendall

2023 TxSOC & CRCG Conference
The 2023 TxSOC & CRCG Conference: Building Authentic Connection was an incredible event that took place from July 25th to July 27th, 2023. People from all across Texas came together with a genuine desire to strengthen connections, restore hope, and improve the landscape of mental health care for children and families.
Recordings, presentation slides, and resources from the Conference are being shared as available.

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!

Let's Talk About Mental Health!
Mental Health 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 Announced!
Texans of all ages submitted original artwork, photography, and writing that drew on the theme of "Why does mental health matter to you?" in our 2023 Arts Contest. We are excited to announce that the winners have been selected!

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.

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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2023 Texas Mental Health Creative Arts Contest Winners Announced
The Texas Mental Health Creative Arts Contest shines a light on an often-overlooked topic and shows why mental health matters. To educate people about

Mini Grant for Youth-Led Mental Wellness Projects
Overview Texas System of Care is excited to announce the availability of grants to support youth-led mental health projects. These funds are

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