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| Mental Health Service Questions |
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| 936-521-6300 |
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936-291-5800
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| Liberty Co. |
Cleveland: 281-432-3000
Liberty: 936-334-3299 |
| Mental Retardation Service Questions |
| Montgomery Co. |
| 936-521-6200 |
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936-291-5800
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| Liberty Co. |
| 281-432-3076 |
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| Local Planning and Network Development Survey
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The Local Planning and Network Development process counts on input from the community in order to develop a plan that best suits the needs of those we serve. The Community Stakeholder Survey is one way for your opinions to be heard. Please take few minutes to answer this brief survey.
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Local Planning and Network Development Stakeholder Meetings Underway
Tri-County MHMR Services is actively seeking input from consumers, families, advocacy groups, agency stakeholders and county officials for our Network Development Plan. Consumer meetings at our service sites are currently underway. Community meetings will begin soon in a town near you. Stay tuned to this site for more details about upcoming planning meetings.
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Big Changes Underway for Mental Health Services in Texas
One of the most significant changes coming out of the 80th Legislative Session was the resolution of the “Provider of Last Resort” language that came out of the 78th Legislative Session. Originally the Provider of Last Resort clause was thought to apply to mental retardation services only, but a clarification from the State Attorney General’s Office indicated that the new rule applied to Local Mental Heath Authorities (e.g. Tri-County) and their services as well. This process for developing a network plan is called Local Planning and Network Development.
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Network of Care Website Design Nominated for Top Award
We are thrilled to announce that a huge honor has come our way.
The Network of Care has been named as a finalist for the internationally recognized Stockholm Challenge. The Stockholm Challenge is a prestigious international award that has been dubbed the Nobel Prize for technology solutions addressing public need.
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Tri-County MHMR to Build Independent Housing Units for Persons with Mental Illness
Tri-County Mental Health and Mental Retardation Services (Tri-County) has received a 1.335 million dollar award from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to build an apartment complex for persons with mental illness. To be located in Montgomery County, "Independence Place" will feature 12 one-bedroom and 2 two-bedroom units for adults with mental illness who may require some supportive living services. Plans also call for a manager's unit and community room. One of the primary areas of need identified by the Montgomery County’s Continuum of Care planning process was the need for permanent housing for persons with disabilities which is both safe and affordable.
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NAMI Applaud Network of Care
NAMI recently released news of its nationwide support for the Network of Care.
"NAMI supports the Network of Care and its innovative approach to wellness and recovery through user-friendly online tools and access to timely information," said NAMI executive director Michael J. Fitzpatrick. "It is a resource that is making a difference in the lives of consumers, families, and agencies alike."
Our collaboration with the family members and affiliates of NAMI has been a remarkable catalyst for positive change, and we look forward to advancing our shared vision of wellness and recovery.
For the full story, click here or go to www.nami.org to read the article.
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Current Local Plan is now available
Tri-County's updated Local Plan has been posted for review (requires Adobe Acrobat viewer).
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Depressed Moms Place Kids at Risk for Injury
A revealing new study finds that infants and toddlers whose mothers are severely depressed are almost three times more likely to suffer accidental injuries than other children in the same age group.
The study, published in the Advanced Access edition of the Journal of Pediatric Psychology, suggests that proper treatment for depression would improve [...]
Medication Lowers Anxiety Improves Sleep
A new study found the use of a particular medication helped individuals suffering from insomnia and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). The clinical trial assessed the use of an insomnia treatment in conjunction with a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, or SSRI, in the treatment of patients with insomnia and co-morbid GAD.
The study, published in [...]
New College Graduates at Risk for Depression
A seven-year study tracking mental health symptoms study of almost 600 new college graduates (ages 20-29 years old) found that the graduates who returned to live at home increase their risk of depression.
The University of Alberta Study was designed to review how key lifetime events such as leaving home and becoming a [...]
1 in 12 U.S. Teens May Suffer from Depression
More than eight percent of U.S. teenagers have said they’ve suffered from symptoms consistent with a major depressive episode in the past year according to government researchers.
The report published by the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) suggests that over 2.1 million teens aged 12 to 17 experienced a major [...]
Education Slows Mental Decline
A new study suggests individuals with at least a high school education spend more of their older years without cognitive loss. The protective effective extends to conditions such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and dementia.
However, the risk of death is escalated when educated individuals eventually develop mental decline. The study appears in the [...]
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