Announcements

Information is from the Wilco Public Information Office and WCCHD.

Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) is offering back to school wellness clinics which include vaccinations and sports physicals for all children, regardless of insurance status. Vaccinations are $14, while physicals are $30. There are two upcoming clinics:

July 23: WCCHD Georgetown Public Health Center, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Aug. 13: WCCHD Taylor Public Health Center, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Those interested in participating can call 512-943-3600 to schedule an appointment.

For more information, visit WCCHD's website.

Information from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission

On July 7, The Health and Human Services Commission announced the launch of the Texas Housing Assistance Line at 1-855-802-0014.

This resource is available statewide 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to help people facing housing instability or homelessness, with a focus on people dealing with mental health or substance use issues.

Trained consultants will refer callers to local housing resources; crisis services; local mental and behavioral health authorities; Outreach, Screening, Assessment, and Referral programs; and 2-1-1 as appropriate.

For additional housing information, log onto DFPS - Housing Program (state.tx.us)

Information from Texas Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area

Column by Commissioner Cook

Williamson County Commissioner Terry Cook: Dealing with mental health crises (statesman.com)

With Williamson County's former Mobile Outreach Team transitioning to support the city of Round Rock residents only, many have asked what the county is doing to provide services. We are continuing and expanding our partnership with Bluebonnet Trails, our local mental health authority and community center for Region 5, serving eight counties including Williamson. Its focus is to provide services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, serious mental illness and substance use disorders.

While the media and politicos are blaming mental health crises for the recent shootings, many of those involved have no indication of a mental health crisis but are clearly not stable individuals. Williamson County seeks to connect our citizens in crisis with the most appropriate treatment when possible.

Bluebonnet Trails’ Mobile Crisis Outreach Team

The MCOT teams have previously been working in tandem with the county’s MOT group of social workers to provide on-site services and responses to mental health crises within the county, including at the schools. This group is now doing crisis assessments covering all but the city of Round Rock in this effort. Adults or children may be taken to respite centers or referred for case workers and programs with Bluebonnet staff.

Volunteer event sponsored by United Way for Greater Austin, the recently merged United Way organization that combined Travis and Williamson counties.

Commissioner Cook and staff participated in park clean-up at Southwest Williamson County Park on Friday, June 3 in the morning. The mulching of a portion of the park's trail was completed just as a brief thunderstorm swept into the area. For more information please visit https://www.unitedwayaustin.org/united-way-for-greater-austin-and-united-way-of-williamson-county-join-forces/