Tara Roussett is the CEO of SJRC Texas | Belong. She started with the nonprofit in 2008, serving in senior and executive leadership roles before being appointed CEO in 2016. For more than 40 years, SJRC Texas has served as a safe haven for vulnerable youth. Since inception, they have supported over 72,000 children and youth in the foster care system. To read entire story, click here.
This is a free pre-crisis line that connects people to specialists who can lend a compassionate ear and/or connect them to resources in the community. Anyone can call to receive resources and support. We can also tell you about the free mental health education programs NAMI Greater San Antonio has to offer.
While summer officially runs from June through September, locals know that high temperatures come early and often stick around much longer. Prolonged heat can pose serious health risks, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke. The City of San Antonio encourages all residents to take proactive steps to stay cool, stay hydrated, and stay safe during hot weather.
Corazon is excited to share the news that they are launching their Street Medicine Program in partnership with Be Well Texas, Street Medicine SA and the City of San Antonio. Their program will start visiting nearly 45 encampments monthly in April.
This gives our unhoused encampments lifesaving medical care to ensure that they can prevent hospital visits and treat chronic health conditions. By pairing strategic outreach efforts, where team members are connecting in a meaningful way with our unhoused, with a nurse and a doctor who will assist with treatment of chronic conditions.
With over $50M in annual funding, Be Well Texas is breaking new ground in addiction research, education and treatment. Read more about how this initiative aligns cutting-edge science with compassionate care to tackle the complexities of substance use disorder across Texas in the latest edition of Future magazine, click here to read article.
Be Well Texas is for all people in Texas with substance use and/or mental illness. They provide access to high-quality, low-barrier, evidence-based care by leveraging science, innovation and capacity building.
"Southside ISD has a history of being underrepresented or not represented at all when it comes to the realm of social, emotional health, and mental health services," says Superintendent Miguel Castillo. In fact, the South San Antonio area has no psychiatrists and only two known therapists. To remedy this serious issue, Southside ISD and Clarity Child Guidance Center have partnered to provide on-site mental health services for students and their families at Clarity Southside. To access services, speak with a Southside ISD school counselor, social worker, or call 210-593-2220 for assistance. To visit Clarity website > www.claritycgc.org.
Quick Quack Car Wash had the opportunity to host a fundraiser for Caiden’s Hope Foundation. We are so grateful to the community here for their generous donations and we presented a check for $6,000 to Caiden's Hope Foundation. Thanks for all your support, stay tuned to our YouTube for more locations coming near you. Oh, and don't forget... Don't Drive Dirty!
Conversations Conquer Loneliness
In 2023, United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released a new Advisory calling attention to the “public health crisis of loneliness, isolation, and lack of connection in our country.” The report emphasized that loneliness and isolation increase the risk for “mental health challenges, and that lacking connection can increase the risk for premature death.”
Construction students from three San Antonio ISD high schools Lanier, Sam Houston, and Jefferson are partnering with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to build 120 twin beds for children in need. This hands-on project provides students with valuable experience in trade skills while also addressing a critical need in their community and learning essential lessons about compassion.
The Alamo Colleges District is proud to announce its 3rd Annual MOSAICO Gala raised $1.3 million to support AlamoPROMISE, an initiative designed to eliminate financial barriers to higher education, making a college degree a reality for high school seniors across Bexar County. The MOSAICO Gala had education champions and community leaders to raise funds – partnering to end poverty through education and training.
