Residents seeking mental health and wellness resources have plenty of options to turn to, according to a seminar at the Williamson County Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace office.
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the office hosted a free community support night May 28 designed to connect residents with local resources, support services and organizations focused on mental health, wellness and community care.
“This was our first time and we’re very excited to have our organizations come here and present for our community,” said Stephanie Teinert, juvenile case manager for the JP4 court. “It’s hard to find resources in our community, so it was good for our people to know what’s out there. It’s also hard to find resources in this area at a good price who can handle not taking insurance.”
About 25 individuals attended the seminar, where they learned about mentorship programs, veterans assistance, resources for those with special needs, school programs and summer camps, trauma-informed therapy services, family support programs, caregiver self-care, aging and dementia resources and more.
“In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we are proud to bring valuable information and resources to our community,” said Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace Rhonda Redden. “We recognize the importance of support services for residents of all ages and hope this event provides helpful connections, information and encouragement.”
Centers represented at the seminar offering mental health services include Ride On Center for Kids, or ROCK, and AGE of Central Texas, which caters to older adults and their caregivers.
ROCK provides equineassisted therapy for children and grownups.
“We were able to bring these centers out into the community to let people know what’s out there,” Teinert said.
The court is at 211 W. Sixth St.
