A long-standing effort to establish a permanent mental health diversion
center in Travis County is gaining traction. Project leaders are evaluating potential sites and preparing to define the range of services the facility will provide. The county recently outlined an $86 million earmark in the fiscal year 2025-26 budget intended
Compared with adolescents who were nonusers, those who were ever dual users had the highest odds for symptoms of depression, anxiety, and for overall psychological distress. Adolescents who use tobacco products are significantly more likely to report symptoms of depression and anxiety than teens who do not use tobacco



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