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Integral Care @integralcareatx.bsky.social · 1d

For the team, Hope is a reminder of how they are able to weather every season together and support each other. They work hard to imprint on the youth they serve that no matter how difficult the journey, the power to rise above is within them.

Integral Care @integralcareatx.bsky.social · 1d

In close partnership with these families, they work towards providing dignified care, healing, and hope. Wellness Wings Foundation's mascot, Hope, is a penguin; a symbol of resilience and will to survive in the face of harsh environments and incredibly difficult challenges.

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Integral Care @integralcareatx.bsky.social · 1d

and survivors of trauma a safe space to heal.

Wellness Wings Foundation was born out of a dream to build bridges of hope, one child at a time. Here, an entire team of compassionate advocates, case managers, clinicians, mentors, and volunteers dedicate themselves to children and their families.

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Integral Care @integralcareatx.bsky.social · 1d

Jacquiline's career journey has always been rooted in compassion. She began working with the homeless population of New York City in her youth. With 17 years of case management and a decade as a clinician under her belt, she decided to dedicate her life to giving vulnerable children, refugees,

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Integral Care @integralcareatx.bsky.social · 1d

💡 Did You Know? Smoking is much more common in adults with mental health conditions like depression and anxiety, than in the general population. About 3 out of every 10 cigarettes smoked by adults in the United States are smoked by people with mental health conditions.

Integral Care @integralcareatx.bsky.social · 2d

We are just over a week away from our Strategic Plan Community Forum! We're excited to dive into our new strategic plan with collaborators, community organizations, and mental health advocates. Join us at our Dove Springs Clinic from 11:30 am to 1 PM - register now: buff.ly/HnoEgNZ

Integral Care @integralcareatx.bsky.social · 3d

💡 Did You Know? Typically, the further away someone is from the equator, the more at risk they are for seasonal affective disorder (SAD), or seasonal depression.

Integral Care @integralcareatx.bsky.social · 3d

If you or someone you know is looking for mental health support or connection to resources for substance use, call our 24/7 Helpline at (512) 472-4357. #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealth #Healthcare #SubstanceUse #Prevention

Integral Care @integralcareatx.bsky.social · 3d

and education about substance use have been instrumental in reducing overdose deaths by nearly 24%. Integral Care initiatives like our Outpatient Detox and Narcotics Treatment Programs help connect our neighbors living with a substance use disorder with the resources they need.

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Integral Care @integralcareatx.bsky.social · 3d

In 2024, SAMHSA reported that 73.6 million people aged 12 or older had been using illicit substances in the past year. While substance use and misuse have been trending upwards in the United States, it is important to highlight that increased access to treatment, community-led interventions,

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Integral Care @integralcareatx.bsky.social · 3d

October is also Substance Use and Misuse Prevention Month; it's an opportunity for us to raise awareness about substance use disorders, share resources with our community, and highlight the science showing that prevention is effective.

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Integral Care @integralcareatx.bsky.social · 4d

📆 Save The Date! Integral Care will be hosting a virtual Mental Health First Aid training on Friday, October 24, 2025. This training module will be for Adult MHFA. Visit buff.ly/GJpwvFdto register and view details on free CEUs!

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Integral Care @integralcareatx.bsky.social · 5d

Only a few more days! ⏱️ Will you be joining us for Bridging The Gap?

This coming Wednesday, October 15, we'll be at Swoop House from 5:30 to 8 PM for an evening in support of mental health and well-being. Secure your tickets or sponsorship opportunities now: buff.ly/X5bBFOw

Integral Care @integralcareatx.bsky.social · 6d

💙 Free Resource Friday: if you are a Veteran needing crisis support, or are concerned about one, you can reach the Veterans Crisis Line by dialing 988 and then pressing 1. Crisis support is also available by sending a text message to 838255.

Integral Care @integralcareatx.bsky.social · 6d

Remember that mental health support is available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, through our free Helpline. Call us at (512) 472-4357 to speak to someone or get connected to the care you need. 💚 #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealth #Healthcare

Integral Care @integralcareatx.bsky.social · 6d

following a disaster, it is important for them to reliably receive attentive and thorough mental health care. Just like someone's physical trauma can sometimes take a while to manifest, so too can their emotional trauma.

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Integral Care @integralcareatx.bsky.social · 6d

that we are prepared to support our community through navigating disasters, as we did during the July 2025 floods. The mental health of survivors of natural disasters often continues to be impacted long after they have materially and physically recovered from those events. In the days and weeks

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Integral Care @integralcareatx.bsky.social · 6d

Integral Care is the Local Mental Health Authority and the Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability Authority for Austin and Travis County. This means that we are responsible for providing quality, low- to no-cost behavioral and mental health care for our neighbors on a daily basis, and

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Integral Care @integralcareatx.bsky.social · 6d

This year, the @who.int is shining the spotlight of #WorldMentalHealthDay on providing mental health care in times of crisis, such as conflicts, natural disasters, and public health emergencies.

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Integral Care @integralcareatx.bsky.social · 6d

In this edition of Integral Insights, CEO Jeff Richardson acknowledges the importance of #WorldMentalHealthDay and highlights the ways Integral Care provides support to our neighbors. www.linkedin.com/pulse/celebr...

Celebrating Mental Health and Well-Being for Everyone

World Mental Health Day is a powerful reminder that mental health is essential to overall well-being and that everyone deserves access to compassionate, expert care. At Integral Care, we are proud to ...

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Integral Care @integralcareatx.bsky.social · 7d

💡 Did You Know? Post-partum depression shares a lot of the symptoms of clinical depression, but also includes feeling like a bad parent or worried for no apparent reason, difficulty bonding with your baby, and excessive anxiety about their health.

Integral Care @integralcareatx.bsky.social · 8d

📆 Save The Date! Integral Care will be hosting a virtual Mental Health First Aid training on Monday, October 20, 2025 for Independent School District (ISD) employees. This module will be for Youth MHFA. Visit www.eventbrite.com/e/102025-isd... for registration and details on free CEUs!

Integral Care @integralcareatx.bsky.social · 9d

Integral Care CEO Jeff Richardson joined an esteemed panel with Dr. Desmar Walkes, M.D., FAASFM, @traviscojudge.bsky.social, and Chief Lisa Davis to highlight the programs our agency is collaborating on to make a difference in our community. Together, we’re creating a safer, healthier Austin. 💙

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Integral Care @integralcareatx.bsky.social · 9d

This morning, the Downtown Austin Alliance hosted Issues & Eggs: Intersection of Behavioral Health and Public Safety, a powerful conversation on mental health diversion efforts in Travis County.

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Integral Care @integralcareatx.bsky.social · 9d

Integral Care is looking forward to gathering with our community on Wednesday, October 22 for a Strategic Plan Community Forum! Join us at our Dove Springs Clinic from 11:30 AM to 1 PM to learn more about our new roadmap for the next three years. Register now: buff.ly/HnoEgNZ