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Our expert Asly Guevara from The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD recently appeared on Univision 45 Houston to discuss how extreme heat can affect our mental wellbeing, impacting concentration, sleep, mood, and increasing stress.
Some key points:
- Difficulty concentrating
- Sleep disturbances
- Mood swings
- Increased stress
As we face another hot summer, remember to protect both your physical and mental health. Stay cool, stay hydrated, and don't hesitate to reach out for support if you're struggling.
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The help and support of the care team at the Southwest Clinic and the Hospital-to-Home program at the Harris are highlighted in this special mental health awareness piece.
The ACCESS Harris County program, operated by Harris County Public Health, will provide services to targeted groups in Harris County that’ve been identified as having critical needs. The program will work in collaboration with other agencies like the Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD, the Harris Health System and the county’s Community Services Department, among others.
In this week’s episode, our show host Blanca Quezada discusses the importance of mental health with Tricia Novotny, a licensed professional counselor and practice manager at the Northeast Youth and Family Wellness Center for the Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD.
Officials with the Harris Center for Mental Health and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities officially welcomed city leaders and guests to a new Houston center aimed at offering a safe space for youth in crisis who are within the Harris County juvenile probation program.
The Harris Center for Mental Health and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities has opened a new Youth Diversion Center in Houston, which will offer a safe space for young people aged 13-17 who have engaged in low-level offenses. The center will provide programs for those in need of temporary respite care due to a mental health crisis or psychological and social intervention programs. Referrals to the center will come from the Harris County Juvenile Probation Department, and the center aims to foster community and family reintegration.
Instead of juvenile detention, kids are provided ongoing support during their stay and are connected to long-term services as they transition out of the facility.
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD is excited to announce the grand opening of the Youth Diversion Center in Houston. The Youth Diversion Center is a collaborative effort between the Harris County Resources for Children & Adults, the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, the Harris County Juvenile Probation Department, and the Kinder Institute of Urban Research at Rice University.
