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NEWS RELEASE
NEWS RELEASE
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Date: Oct. 23, 2025
Contact: Emily Hummel
512-424-6951
PressOffice@hhs.texas.gov
Cecile Erwin Young
HHS Executive Commissioner
HHSC Highlights Substance Use Prevention Resources for Red Ribbon Week
AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is observing Red Ribbon Week Oct. 23–31 by highlighting resources that encourage youth to make safe, healthy choices and live drug-free.
“Red Ribbon Week is a powerful reminder that prevention starts with education, awareness and community support,” said Trina K. Ita, deputy executive commissioner of HHSC Behavioral Health Services. “We are committed to creating safe and supportive environments where people — especially our youth — feel empowered to choose drug-free lifestyles.”
HHSC offers support for anyone struggling with substance use through several programs:
Texas Targeted Opioid Response offers videos on how to speak with friends or family about opioid misuse, information on the overdose reversal medication naloxone, and other resources.
The Turn To campaign offers guidance for people seeking help for themselves, a friend or family member, or their community to overcome mental health challenges.
Prevention and Behavioral Health Promotion provides substance use preventive strategies, resources and support through multiple partnerships and programs.
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential support for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress, as well as their loved ones. Help is available 24/7 by calling or texting 988.
Veterans can call 988 and press 1 to access the Veterans Crisis Line. Additional resources are available on the HHSC Mental Health Program for Veterans webpage.
For more information on resources available to adults and youth, visit the HHSC Mental Health and Substance Use webpage.
The Counseling Department will be using Remind 101 to send out information about various counseling services and also transition information for Westwood. Please sign up for the Remind group that pertains to your child’s graduation year. You do not need to sign up again if you signed up last year. Students and parents can join by texting the class code to the phone number 810-10.
The Counseling Department will be using Remind 101 to send out information about various counseling services and also transition information for Westwood. Please sign up for the Remind group that pertains to your child’s graduation year. You do not need to sign up again if you signed up last year. Students and parents can join by texting the class code to the phone number 810-10.
6th graders are Class of 2032@gms2032
6th graders are Class of 2032@gms2032
7th graders are Class of 2031 @gms2031
7th graders are Class of 2031 @gms2031
8th graders are Class of 2030 @gms2030
8th graders are Class of 2030 @gms2030
Friday Backpacks Food Program
Friday Backpacks Food Program
Friday Backpacks is a collaboration of various churches, civic and business organizations designed to meet the needs of hungry children in the Round Rock Independent School District by providing them with nutritious and easy to prepare food to take home on weekends. We would love for your child to take advantage of this opportunity if your family is in need.
Friday Backpacks is a collaboration of various churches, civic and business organizations designed to meet the needs of hungry children in the Round Rock Independent School District by providing them with nutritious and easy to prepare food to take home on weekends. We would love for your child to take advantage of this opportunity if your family is in need.
For more information click in the link below.
For more information click in the link below.
Programa de comida de mochilas del viernes
Programa de comida de mochilas del viernes
Friday Backpacks es una colaboración de varias iglesias, organizaciones cívicas y comerciales diseñadas para satisfacer las necesidades de los niños hambrientos en el Distrito Escolar Independiente de Round Rock brindándoles alimentos nutritivos y fáciles de preparar para llevar a casa los fines de semana. Nos encantaría que su hijo aproveche esta oportunidad si su familia lo necesita.
Friday Backpacks es una colaboración de varias iglesias, organizaciones cívicas y comerciales diseñadas para satisfacer las necesidades de los niños hambrientos en el Distrito Escolar Independiente de Round Rock brindándoles alimentos nutritivos y fáciles de preparar para llevar a casa los fines de semana. Nos encantaría que su hijo aproveche esta oportunidad si su familia lo necesita.
Para obtener más información, haga clic en el enlace a continuación.
Carta de los padres de la mochila del viernes
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