Where to find counseling resources to cope with grief, mental health struggles
Listening to the news of tragedies can be hard on anyone, from those directly connected to viewers who are keeping up with the story. Here are some resources that can help those dealing with grief or mental health struggles.
Importance of mental health resources highlighted by NAMI of Greater San Antonio
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Greater San Antonio offers peer-led mental health education and support groups for individuals and families.
Uvalde Together Resiliency Center providing resources for years to come
The Uvalde Together Resiliency Center opened as a place for the community to get the resources they need as they move through the Robb Elementary tragedy.
How to find your cityโs sustainability plan online
If youโre watching the latest episode of โSolutionaries,โ the newest from our solutions journalism-based digital show, then youโre already well aware that the topic is climate change, and everything environmentally related.
Stabbing involving exes raises awareness about the dangers of domestic violence
An organization dedicated to fighting domestic violence is hoping the latest violent crime, where a man allegedly stabbed his ex-girlfriend multiple times, reminds victims of domestic violence to seek help.
Del Rio faith-based community lending a hand to Haitians in need
The faith-based community in Del Rio has helped more than its share of immigrants from Mexico and Central America, but the thousands of arrivals from Haiti were a first.
โWe need some flexibilityโ: Youth-serving nonprofit CEO says more support needed in foster care capacity crisis
A state-wide non-profit dedicated to helping child and youth serving organizations believes a start to improving the foster care system is understanding the challenges that cause community-based care programs to close down.
โYou are not alone. Weโre here to help you.โ: San Antonio organization providing resources to more veterans amid pandemic
Thanks to additional funding through the CARES Act, the organization was able to pull veterans from shelters and place them in housing.
State representative voices concerns for House bill that would make homeless encampments in public illegal
A state representative is voicing her concerns after the Texas House passed a bill that would make it illegal for those experiencing homelessness to camp in public areas.
San Antonio child advocate, pediatrician shed light on long-term affects of child abuse after girl found severely emaciated
SAN ANTONIO โ A San Antonio child advocacy group is stressing the importance of child abuse awareness after police saved a severely emaciated 9-year-old girl from a couple this past week. โMy 5-year-old son, who was premature and is small for his age, is 35 pounds -- not a 9-year-old girl,โ Anderson said. โA 9-year-old girl should not be 35 pounds.โDr. Mandie Svatek, a pediatrician with UT Health San Antonio, agrees. San Antonio police said Lakendra Williams, the girlโs mother, called 911 and told dispatchers that the child had passed out and was cold to the touch. Child Abuse CasesIf you or someone you know is dealing with child abuse, follow the links below for resources:REPORT CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT TO THE STATE BY CLICKING HERE.
Nonprofit helps troubled teens find resources during the pandemic
โWe want to be there to help kids. Falcon is now raising awareness about the importance of having many resources out there to help troubled teens like her son. โThey are frustrated and asking for timeouts at our center,โ Strentzsch said. โWith anxiety and depression, the numbers are astronomical, through the roof, since the pandemic,โ Strentzsch said. โLike getting into gangs or with other dynamics that are not healthy that are impacting our kids and families,โ Strentzsch said.
How to best prepare for hurricanes: Quiz on doโs, donโts that can save your life, possessions
To help prepare for the start of hurricane season, take this quiz on how to best prepare, should a hurricane draw near.
10 fun, educational websites your kids will love to visit while stuck at home
Nat Geo for KidsSite address: www.kids.nationalgeographic.comWhat it does: Kids learn about geography and fascinating animals. Into the BookSite address: www.reading.ecb.orgWhat it does: Through playing games, kids can practice reading strategies. SuessvilleSite address: www.seussville.comWhat it does: Allows kids to hang out with Dr. Seuss and his friends, all while playing games and reading. PBS KidsSite address: www.pbs.orgWhat it does: Kids can learn while hanging out with their favorite PBS characters. Highlights KidsSite address: www.highlightskids.comWhat it does: Allows kids to read, play games, learn random facts and do activities such as crafts and recipes.