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HHSC will host a virtual reception to highlight art submissions and contest winners from the Mental Health Creative Arts Contest.

HHSC is providing a variety of opportunities and resources to raise awareness during Mental Health Awareness Month.

Registration for the 2022 Texas Mental Health Awareness Creative Arts Contest Virtual Reception on May 18 from 4–5:30 p.m. is now open.

HHSC announced the structural completion of a new 240-bed hospital at Austin State Hospital. A construction crane placed the final beam atop the three-story building.

HHSC is coordinating with The University of Texas at Austin to preserve historical Austin State Hospital records to make them accessible for researchers and the public.

The contest, which aims to help fight mental health stigma, is accepting original artwork, writing and photography submissions until March 15.

The Mental Health First Aid program has been receiving more interest from HHS employees who want to learn how to help others who might be having a mental health crisis.

To raise awareness of mental health issues, the annual Texas Mental Health Creative Arts Contest is announcing its call for submissions from Dec. 1, 2021 until March 15, 2022.

The Texas Legislature designated October as Mental Health Condition and Substance Use Disorder Parity Awareness Month to educate Texans on behavioral health parity.

Since March 2020, HHSC’s COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line has helped Texans gain access to mental health services during the pandemic.