This yearβs CMHAD Texas Toolkit theme is βPower in Numbers,β as we believe community collaboration is the key to better address the needs of our children, and that there is value in sharing our lived experience with others. Access the 2020 Toolkit …
2019 Toolkit: You Are Not Alone
We revamped our toolkit to include updated resources focused on SAMHSA's 2019 national theme: suicide prevention.
Early Childhood Conference in San Antonio
Family Service Association of San Antonio, Inc partnered with local agencies to host an early childhood mental health half-day conference.
Butterfly Releases and βGreen Thumbsβ in the Panhandle
Β Texas Panhandle Centers hosted three Flight2Freedom anti-stigma events to educate area elementary students.
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Vince Young joins Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day 2018 in Austin
UT legend Vince Young joined the fifth annual event organized by Texas System of Care and many local child-serving agency partners.
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Flight2Freedom Festival 2018 and Proclamations in Tarrant County
Check out these photos of Family Connection of Tarrant County's Flight2Freedom campaign events!
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Flight2Freedom in the Heart of Texas
Heart of Texas MHMR partnered with multiple agencies and schools to raise awareness for mental health and human trafficking.
Flight2Freedom wins Worthy Award for best public service campaign
Presented by the Public Relations Society of America Greater Fort Worth Chapter, the Worthy Awards recognize outstanding PR campaigns by area agencies.
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About the Flight2Freedom Campaign (2017β18)
Learn why the butterfly was a perfect symbol for Children's Mental Health Awareness Month.
Butterfly Release in Dallas County
Dallas CAN Be partnered with local youth-serving agencies for a large-scale butterfly release throughout Dallas county, releasing over 3,000!
Proclamation and Butterfly Releases in the Panhandle
Texas Panhandle Centers spread awareness with events that included an interactive talk at a local school and an equine therapy demonstration at their service clinic, also garnering news coverage.
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Flight2Freedom Walk in Cameron County
Cameron County Juvenile Justice Department held their first event for Children's Mental Health Awareness and used Flight2Freedom for a youth-led walk, staff education program and art contest.
Flight2Freedom Festival in Tarrant County
With the help of the Flight2Freedom campaign tools, Family Connection of Tarrant County held their first major community-wide event.
Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day in Austin
Texas System of Care made Flight2Freedom the theme of their Children's Mental Health Awareness Day walk and rally at the Capitol.
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Flight2Freedom 5K in the Heart of Texas
Heart of Texas MHMR promoted wellness with a Flight2Freedom butterfly release, guest speaker and live band sharing their story through music.
Freedom Fest in Concho Valley
MHMR Services for the Concho Valley hosted Freedom Fiesta, which featured games, face painting, prizes and more, covered by local news.