Mental Health Community Collaborative (MHCC)

ABOUT THE SERIES

Central Texas, from North Austin to San Antonio, is facing significant mental health challenges, often leaving residents without the care they need. In response, we launched the Mental Health Community Collaborative (MHCC).

This initiative brings together mental health professionals and local advocates for open discussions on mental health, aiming to find actionable solutions and address critical needs. Through a virtual community of practice, MHCC seeks to engage Texans in meaningful conversations and work collectively to tackle these challenges.

WHO IS MHCC FOR?

Community Health Workers
Educators & College Students
Local Businesses & Community Organizations
Medical & Public Health Professionals

Mental Health Professionals (New & Experienced)
Nonprofits
Peer Supporters & Churches
Policymakers & Funders

Register FOR MHCC

Join the Mental Health Community Collaborative to help find solutions for Central Texas' mental health challenges.

Registration Form

UPCOMING SESSION TOPICS

Every 3rd Tuesday of the month, from October 2024 - October 2025

Oct. 15, 2024

Debunking Mental Health - Facts vs. Myths

12pm-1pm CDT

Nov. 19, 2024

Considering Therapy? - Here's what to expect

12pm-1pm CDT

Dec. 17, 2024

Navigating the ecosystem - A short history of Mental Health

12pm-1pm CDT

Jan. 21, 2025

Knowing what to look for - A community response to mental health

12pm-1pm CDT

Feb. 18, 2025

How can coworkers, classmates, and friends help enhance Mental Health

12pm-1pm CDT

Mar. 18, 2025

How to get involved: Mental health advocacy groups and community leadership

12pm-1pm CDT

iECHO and Sessions

MEET OUR TEAM

Cody Gould

Program Facilitator

Shelby Snead

Program Admin

Marsha Burney

Director, Community Relations

Ridge Finn

Program Tech Support

Valerie Medina

Program Media Coordinator

Katy Henrick.

Project Manager

Dr. Melinda Villagran

Executive Director

HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?

Please contact Cody Gould if you want to know more about the MHCC program.

Email Cody Gould

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Series Background

In the summer of 2024, we launched an initiative to identify the core challenges impacting mental health in Central Texas. We assembled an Advisory Group of local mental health professionals to help seek these core issues and create a plan to quickly address the challenges in our region.

Based on issues identified by the group, THRC is hosting this year-long Mental Health Community Collaborative virtual learning network using the ECHO model to bring awareness to these issues and provide a space for connection and collaboration in order to enhance mental health.

MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD

Our advisory board worked collaboratively with us to identify the core issues impacting mental health and developed a strategic plan to quickly address these challenges in our region.