Betty Hardwick Center

15/07/2025

The devastating flooding in Central Texas will have a lasting impact on families and communities across Texas. As recovery continues after this tragic event, the mental health needs of the people affected will become increasingly important — especially children experiencing trauma and grief.

To help support those needs, the Meadows Institute and The Hackett Center for Mental Health, in partnership with the New York Life Foundation, invites you to join us for a webinar titled “How to Support Children and Families After the Central Texas Floods.”

Date: Friday, July 18, 2025
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am CST
Platform: via Zoom (registration is free)
Featured Speaker: Julie Kaplow, PhD, ABPP – Executive Director, Trauma and Grief Center at The Hackett Center for Mental Health; Executive Vice President for Trauma and Grief Programs and Policy at the Meadows

The devastating flooding in Central Texas will have a lasting impact on families and communities across Texas. As recovery continues after this tragic event, the mental health needs of the people affected will become increasingly important — especially children experiencing trauma and grief. To he...

13/07/2025

🌟 Our Mental Health Team is Growing! 🌟
At BHC, our team does amazing work every day—walking alongside people on their journey to wellness. We're hiring for several roles, and we'd love for you to be part of our mission to help our neighbors live their best lives!

💼 Now Hiring:
• Jail Navigator
• Case Managers
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Consumer Benefits Specialist
• Peer Providers
• Support Staff

🌱 Whether you're a seasoned professional or just beginning your career in mental health, there's a place for you here.

🔗https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=7dc83634-3cde-4970-9c07-329d132992c6&ccId=19000101_000001&type=JS&lang=en_US&selectedMenuKey=CurrentOpenings

11/07/2025

If you or someone you know could benefit from our multisystemic therapy program, please reach out to us at 325.690.5109 or email [email protected].

09/07/2025

🌟 Youth Mental Health First Aid: Be the Difference. 🌟

Youth today face real mental health challenges—and caring adults can help.
Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) teaches you how to recognize the signs, start the conversation, and connect young people to the support they need.

Whether you're a parent, teacher, coach, or community member, this one-day training gives you tools to:
✅ Identify signs of anxiety, depression, trauma, and more
✅ Respond with confidence and compassion
✅ Support youth in crisis or struggling silently

🧠💬 Be the person a young person can turn to.

Youth MHFA- September 9- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/youth-mental-health-first-aid-registration-1447629712439?aff=oddtdtcreator

07/07/2025

We're here for you. 💚

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

Locally, BHC offers mental health resources for your family 24/7, 1-800-758-3344.

Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) – Call 1-800-985-5990, the national hotline dedicated to providing 24/7 year-round crisis counseling for those experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters and emergencies.

04/07/2025

The Center is closed Friday, July 4th.
We wish everyone a safe and happy Independence Day!

02/07/2025

On June 11th, during the Betty Hardwick ECI Provider Awards Ceremony, Sharon Garza was honored as the 2025 ECI Provider of the Year, selected by her peers. This award recognizes outstanding performance and achievement, celebrating those who demonstrate the highest standards of excellence in service to children and their families.
We’re also proud to recognize the following team members for exemplifying our ECI values:

🌟 Engagement – Sharon Garza, Madelyn Sandefur, Lindsey Stawarczik
🤝 Collaboration – Kara Collins
✅ Accountability – Maria Ibarra-Price
🧭 Integrity – Lindsey Stawarczik
💗 Dignity – Alyssa Plank

👏 A huge congratulations to all of our award recipients! Your passion, dedication, and commitment make a lasting impact on the babies and families we serve every day.

30/06/2025

Our Community Health Workers, Mandy Schuman and Jamie Wallace, sharing their experiences as speakers on a panel at last week’s Texas Council of Community Centers Conference. 👏🏼 We’d love to tell you more about how CHW are making a difference in our community! 💚

29/06/2025

Mental health services empower people to recover and live full, healthy lives—and you can be part of that mission!
We're hiring for several key roles:

🧠 Supported Employment Specialist
🚔 Jail Navigator
📋 Case Managers
💬 Peer Providers
🏠 HUD Housing Coordinator

Join our team and make a difference in your community!
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=7dc83634-3cde-4970-9c07-329d132992c6&ccId=19000101_000001&type=JS&lang=en_US&selectedMenuKey=CurrentOpenings

27/06/2025

We’re proud partners with United Way of Abilene! And thankful that Tiffany McCaghren is able to serve as a Loaned Executive this year! 💚

25/06/2025

Our friends at NAMI share this information in Men's Health Month - "There is often a strong focus on men’s physical health — fitness, annual checkups, and heart health — but mental well-being is equally as important because mental health is health!

Just as the body needs care and attention, so does emotional and mental well-being. Yet, there is a silent crisis in men’s mental health — one that too often goes unnoticed or unspoken."

We can help! https://bettyhardwick.org/

23/06/2025

Why take Mental Health First Aid?
Because you never know when someone around you might be struggling.

MHFA teaches you how to recognize the signs of mental health or substance use challenges, how to offer support, and how to connect someone with help. Just like CPR, it's a vital skill that can save lives — and make a real difference in your family, workplace, or community.

Be the one who knows what to do.
Take MHFA. Be ready to help. Visit our website for upcoming classes or to inquire about scheduling one for your organization - https://bettyhardwick.org/mhfa/