Mental Health Creative Arts Contest Seeking Entries
February 14, 2020The 2020 Texas Mental Health Creative Arts Contest is accepting entries for original artwork, writing and photography.
Weather-related Office Closures
February 5, 2020Due to inclement weather conditions impacting areas of the state, HHS offices in several counties are closed today.
Become a Volunteer Long-Term Care Ombudsman
February 5, 2020Long-term care ombudsman programs engage volunteers to work alongside staff ombudsmen to protect the health, safety, welfare and rights of residents of nursing and assisted living facilities.
Texas is Monitoring Novel Coronavirus Outbreak
January 24, 2020The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in monitoring the developing outbreak.
Lufkin SSLC, Stephen F. Austin State University Team Up to Provide Training
January 21, 2020Lufkin State Supported Living Center provides training for new direct support staff to assist residents who are blind or have visual impairment.
Rusk Art Show: A Portrait of Unity
January 13, 2020Rusk State Hospital patients find community connection, empowerment through art show.
Early Childhood Intervention Helps Get Toddlers on Track
January 8, 2020Jennifer and Ryan Nankivell felt their first-born child, Whitney, was at risk for developmental delays so they turned to the HHS Early Childhood Intervention program.
State Hospital Wins Award for Kerrville Holiday Parade Float
December 20, 2019Kerrville State Hospital’s entry in the city’s 2019 Holiday Lighted Parade won Best Nonprofit Float for its creative and lively art history-inspired display, skillfully crafted by patients.
HHSC Awards Medicaid STAR+PLUS Contracts
December 10, 2019Following a competitive procurement, HHSC awards contracts to managed care organizations in the corresponding service areas for the STAR+PLUS product.
Volunteer Services Councils Support HHS Mission to Serve
November 27, 2019The volunteer services councils working with HHSC's state hospitals and state supported living centers provide crucial financial and moral support to patients, residents and staff. And with the holidays coming up, Texans looking to help other Texans this season are encouraged to contact their local VSC.
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