NAMI TX Panhandle

08/09/2025

We're kicking off NAMI’s Back to School campaign! Whether you're a parent, educator, or student, we’ve created a one-stop shop to support your mental health journey this school year.

Explore free guides, tips, and downloadable resources to help your family prepare at nami.org/BackToSchool.

08/01/2025

New psychiatric hospital to be built in Lubbock:

https://www.facebook.com/share/1B9M3basme/?mibextid=wwXIfr

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is beginning construction of the new Lubbock Psychiatric Center in southeast Lubbock, a maximum-security facility that will provide mental health services.

07/30/2025

📝 Wondering what happened with mental health bills this legislative session?

Join NAMI Texas and Mental Health America of Greater Houston on Thursday, August 21 at 3pm CT for a full Legislative Recap Webinar. We’ll cover:

✅ Which mental health bills passed
✅ Which ones didn’t
✅ What made it into the state budget
✅ What comes next — and how you can stay involved

This webinar is free and open to anyone who cares about mental health in Texas. Don’t miss it!

📅 Thursday, August 21
⏰ 3pm CT
📍 Zoom | Free to attend

👉 Register here: https://ow.ly/qgeF50WtECQ

07/24/2025

Housing Choice Voucher Waitlist Opening Soon! 🏠

The Amarillo Housing Authority will open pre-application enrollment for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program Waitlist Lottery starting at 9 a.m. on August 6.

The HCV Program, formerly Section 8, offers rental assistance to low-income individuals and families. All applicants have an equal opportunity for selection, with local preferences applied.

Apply ONLINE ONLY at:
https://bit.ly/3TXlMG9

Paper applications will NOT be accepted. One pre-application per family.

Need help applying?
-Assistance is available at the Community Development Office (808 S. Buchanan St.) on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
-Or call: (806) 378-3098

Applicants must log in to check waitlist status. Selected applicants will be ranked based on local preferences, including:
-Previous termination due to insufficient funding of the HCV program.
-A disaster within the upper 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle.
-Resident of Amarillo, Texas.
-Homeless/at-risk of homelessness with service referral.
-Victim of violence as described by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
-Elderly (62-plus).
-Disabled.
-Family with minor child.
-Working families.
-Educational advancement.

For more info or to request accommodations, contact the Community Development Department or visit https://bit.ly/4lMfQfo.

07/16/2025

Resource Connections this Monday! Legal aid, help with employment, healthcare, and benefits!

07/06/2025

If you or someone you know is struggling emotionally related to flooding in Texas, reach out to
Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990. Trained, caring counselors are available 24/7.

Additional resources: https://tdem.texas.gov/disasters

06/14/2025

This is an option to help folks with substance use disorders and other addictions.

06/11/2025

🧠💬 starts now!

Join us for three powerful days of connection, education, and action around mental health.

From our inspiring keynote speakers to game-changing breakout sessions, we're diving deep into what it takes to build a mentally healthy nation—together.

📍 June 11–13
📲 Follow along here and at events.nami.org
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Let’s get started. 💚