Kerr County Community Coalition

06/05/2026

June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month! ♂️♂️♂️

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06/05/2026

Great tips if you're feeling anxiety about stormy weather. 💚

Let’s talk about storm anxiety.

It’s real. It’s overwhelming. It leaves many of us feeling unsettled when we see weather reports like the ones for later today. In our area, we will see a different kinds of storms every year, and unfortunately, there’s nothing we can do to stop them.
This can make you feel powerless.

But there is a way to empower yourself; and that’s through knowledge and preparation. It can be helpful to think about what exactly it is about severe weather or storms that makes you afraid, stressed or nervous. Knowing what it is that makes you stressed or anxious can help you find ways to deal with that stress and anxiety. Here are some great tips provided by our CCP Team to help empower yourself during times of bad weather.

06/04/2026

June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month!♂️♂️♂️

Small steps to care for mental health can lead to significant change.

Let’s build a culture where men feel safe speaking up and reaching out. As a community, we can break the stigma, support one another, and ensure no one struggles in silence.

06/03/2026

June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month! ♂️♂️♂️

Men can experience depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and other mental health conditions—just like women. However, culture, fatherhood, race, and socioeconomic status can all affect how men experience and address mental health struggles.

➡️Key fact: Nearly 1 in 10 men experience depression or anxiety, but less than half receive treatment. Even more alarming, men are four times more likely to die by su***de than women.⬅️

Recognizing the unique warning signs in men is vital. Early intervention and treatment can save lives and improve outcomes.

Common Mental Health Symptoms in Men:

😠Aggressive, violent, or controlling behavior
😵‍💫Feeling numb or emotionally disconnected
🍺Increased alcohol or substance use
💤Trouble sleeping or constant fatigue
😖Difficulty concentrating
😒Loss of interest in work, hobbies, or relationships
🤢Physical symptoms like headaches, digestive issues, or chronic pain
🤸Risk-taking behaviors
🌧️Feelings of hopelessness or thoughts of su***de
🎮Escapist behavior, such as excessive work or obsession with sports

If you're ready to get help call or text 988 or reach out to Hill Country Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse or Hill Country MHDD Centers.

06/02/2026

Our Coalition and Youth Prevention Teams are enjoying the Texas Annual Prevention Providers Meeting this week in San Antonio and bringing back great ideas and connections for Kerr County!

From left to right: Leah Westra, Sarah Evans, Rachel Brosz, Phil Taylor and Andrea Salazar

06/02/2026

June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month! ♂️♂️♂️

“The only thing more exhausting than being depressed is pretending that you are not.”

Depression can be hard to talk about—so hard that a lot of men end up silently struggling for years, only to reach out when they’ve hit rock bottom. Others, sadly, don’t reach out at all. This is one of the reasons why men account for 4 times the number of su***des as women. And depression is one of the leading causes of su***de.

Fighting depression is difficult. Not only do you have to fight the illness, but you also fight the stigma attached to it. For men, the fear of looking weak or unmanly adds to this strain. Anger, shame and other defenses can kick in as a means of self-protection but may ultimately prevent men from seeking treatment.

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06/01/2026

June is Men's Mental Health Awareness 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. Men are nearly four times more likely to die by su***de than women, underscoring the urgent need to break this silence and seek support.

If you're feeling down and especially if you've been drinking or using more, it's time to get some help and course correct. Contact Hill Country Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse at 830.367.4667 to talk to someone or call 988 to begin your mental health wellness journey.

05/30/2026

Mental health conditions can affect anyone. Compassion, understanding, and access to care can make a meaningful difference. There is treatment available: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/locators/esmi
Reach out to us at hccada.org to help you with healthy coping skills managing stress and the like.

05/30/2026

What's that phrase? 🤔

"Small but mighty!"

Thank you all who came out to FaithfulRecovery 's Mental Health Workshop at our Hill Country Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse offices.

We had a small group of curious and dedicated people learn about "Stigma and Substance Use Disorder" presented by our own youth prevention educator, Rachel Brosz, and "Learning Self Compassion" by Nevetta King from SJRC Texas & Belong.

We then listened to a moving and inspiring testimony of recovery from a devoted Faithful Recovery volunteer and enjoyed lunch together. There is hope and help in your recovery journey! 🦋

What a great way to end Mental Health Awareness Month by learning compassion for others and compassion for ourselves.

05/29/2026

Being there for someone through a difficult moment can include helping them connect to support. 988 is available 24/7. Call or text anytime, anywhere in the U.S. You don’t have to figure this out alone. Learn more: 988lifeline.org