Tag: Tropical Texas Behavioral Health
Valley’s demand for mental health care ever-growing
With 1 in 4 people at some point in their lifetime dealing with mental illness, it's no wonder why Tropical Texas Behavioral Health has increased the size of its workforce by 650% over the years to meet a rapidly growing demand in the Rio Grande Valley.
RGV’s facing rise in substance abuse, experts say
It’s well-established that the hardships incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic drove many to alcohol, illicit drugs or other harmful substances. The Rio Grande Valley was not the exception during that time, according to data provided by behavioral health experts in the region which showed a rise in substance abuse here.
Tropical Texas Behavioral Health, Edinburg police to create new mental health unit
Tropical Texas Behavioral Health, in partnership with the Edinburg Police Department, announced on Monday that they’ve received a $3 million award in order to create a Mental Health Crisis Response Unit.
Justice Dept. awards Pharr police $500K for mental health unit
The Pharr Police Department and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health announced Friday that the Department of Justice awarded a $550,000 grant for the agency’s mental...