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HHSC Launches Human Trafficking Prevention Training Course
Texas HHSC is encouraging health care practitioners and interested members of the public to take its new online human trafficking awareness and prevention training course. - News
Gov. Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension of Emergency SNAP Benefits for January
Gov. Abbott announced that HHSC is providing more than $307 million in emergency SNAP food benefits for the month of January. - News
HHS Employees Take Mental Health First Aid Training
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. - News
HHS in the News
HHS in the News features news stories and articles about the positive impact the Texas Health and Human Services Commission provides Texans through its programs and services. - News
Gov. Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For December
Gov. Greg Abbott today announced the Texas HHSC is providing more than $308 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of December. - News
Domestic Violence Resources Available During the Holidays
As the holidays draw near and people spend more time at home, HHS and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services want to remind Texans about resources for domestic violence victims and family and friends who want to help. - News
Gov. Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension of Emergency SNAP Benefits for November
Gov. Abbott announced that HHSC is providing almost $310 million in emergency SNAP food benefits for the month of November as the state continues its response to the COVID-19 pandemic. - News
HHS Recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month brings attention to lifesaving resources for people who have experienced physical violence, emotional abuse, financial abuse or sexual abuse by family members or intimate partners. - News
HHS Recognizes Down Syndrome Awareness Month
October is a time to learn about this condition that about 6,000 babies are born with each year in the United States. - News
Gov. Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension of Emergency SNAP Benefits for October
Gov. Abbott announced that HHSC is providing almost $294 million in emergency SNAP food benefits for the month of October as the state continues its response to the COVID-19 pandemic. - News
Texas WIC Chatbot Maya Now Available in Spanish
Spanish-speaking Texans can now chat with Maya, the Texas WIC chatbot, to learn more about WIC services. - News
COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line Helps Thousands of Texans
Since March 2020, HHSC’s COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line has helped Texans gain access to mental health services during the pandemic. - News
Gov. Abbott, HHSC Announce Federal Approval for SNAP Benefit Replacements Due to Hurricane Nicholas
Gov. Abbott announced HHSC has received federal approval to provide replacement benefits for SNAP recipients for food lost or destroyed due to Hurricane Nicholas. - News
HHS in the News
HHS in the News features news stories and articles about the positive impact the Texas Health and Human Services Commission provides Texans through its programs and services. - News
HHS Recognizes National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
During September, HHSC is working to reduce the stigma surrounding suicide and increase awareness about suicide prevention.