Hosts Kelsi Wilmot and Tyler Townsend talk with Theresa Alexander of Hill Country MHDD Centers, discussing upcoming Unity of Hill Country Weekend of Hope and Healing events at Louise Hays Park (July 3–5), honoring Kerr County flood losses, including a July 3 Faith and Fellowship concert, a pet remembrance, and a July 4 community celebration with music and on-site emotional support from the CCP team.
They share resources, including the Emotional Support Center at 819 Water Street (830-955-1745) and the 988 crisis line. , highlights rural mental health barriers such as limited access, workforce shortages, stigma, gossip, and isolation, citing that 75% of rural youth don’t receive timely services and many Texas counties are shortage areas. They emphasize community strengths, early education, sharing lived experience, and Mental Health First Aid as ways to reduce stigma and improve support.
Key highlights:
- July 4th Weekend Events
- Emotional Support Resources
- Introducing Rural Mental Health
- Theresa’s Rural Upbringing
- Stigma and Small Town Gossip
- Reducing Barriers to Care
- Workforce Shortages and Rural Perks
- Building Connection and Education
- Mental Health First Aid Explained
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