Tools to fill your toolbox for life ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 7, 2022) There almost isn’t a day that goes by where we don’t hear something about mental health. Whether we see an advertisement, a video or meme on social media, receive a diagnosis or hear a news story about some horrific event, it seems we […]
Mental Health and the Psychological Burdens of Pandemic, War, Aging, Declining Health, etc. ROCKWALL, TX (April 4, 2022) The North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging, funded in part by Texas Health and Human Services, will host a FREE webinar for caregivers, family members and professionals, on Mental Health and the Psychological Burdens of Pandemic, […]
ROCKWALL, TX – May 18, 2021 — Rockwall Mayor Kevin Fowler issued a proclamation during last night’s city council meeting recognizing May 2021 as Mental Health Awareness Month in the City of Rockwall. Fowler was joined by Mike Wallace, President of the newly formed organization in Rockwall County called Citizen Advocates for Mental Health, and […]
ROCKWALL, TX – March 2, 2021 — The nearly 1 in 5 Texans who are experiencing the mental health breakdown of a loved one need your help! I’m sure you know someone, or know of someone, who is dealing with a family member with a severe mental health disorder. While difficult to understand unless you’re […]
ROCKWALL, TX – July 7, 2020 – Join Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas for a panel discussion about the impact of inequality and injustice on girls’ mental health. This event is free and open to adults interested in learning more. Our discussion conversation will be led by expert panelists, Licensed Professional Counselor, Marcellina Melvin, MA […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – April 2, 2020) The North Texas Behavioral Health Authority is providing a dedicated 24/7 COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line for those experiencing stress and anxiety related to the current state of emergency. It is normal to experience stress, anxiety, grief and worry during and after crisis. If you or someone you […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — March 7, 2018) Rockwall County Sheriff Harold Eavenson and other representatives from the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) were invited to the White House on Feb. 13 to meet with President Donald Trump. Eavenson, who currently serves as the President of NSA, commended Trump for his support of sheriffs across the country in […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Sept. 8, 2016) Mental Illness is prevalent and affects many families – approximately 1 in 5 adults in the U.S.—43.8 million, or 18.5%—experiences some type of mental illness in a given year. Serious mental illness costs America $193 billion in lost earnings per year. To help raise awareness and funding to improve […]
Race results announced (Lake Ray Hubbard) June 5, 2013) The Donna Ross Memorial Regatta, benefitting the Mental Health Association of Greater Dallas, was held May 18, 2013, on Lake Ray Hubbard.Twenty-five keelboats joined regatta organizer, Rick Lucarelli, to “Go the Distance for Mental Health,” in memoriam of Lucarelli’s mother, Donna Ross, who died unexpectedly in […]