In this installment, Blanca Garcia, who serves as the Director of Mental Health Resources at the Grant Halliburton Foundation (GHF), discusses the importance of dismantling the stigma surrounding mental health issues and offers insights on obtaining necessary assistance. Learn about available free resources designed to aid young individuals dealing with challenges such as depression, suicide, bullying, and other significant factors affecting mental wellness.
The Grant Halliburton Foundation, established in 2006, honors the memory of Grant Halliburton, a Dallas teenager who struggled with depression and bipolar disorder before tragically ending his life at the age of 19.
This foundation is dedicated to educating families and youth about recognizing the symptoms of mental health disorders through various initiatives that encompass education, collaboration, support, and resource sharing.
GHF provides an array of programs, workshops, and an annual conference focused on mental health and well-being.
Additionally, the Foundation created Here For Texas, featuring HereForTexas.com, an online resource hub that offers a searchable database of mental health services in Texas, alongside the Here For Texas Mental Health Navigation Line, a complimentary helpline. These community-centered tools aim to facilitate easy access to mental health and addiction information for residents of Texas.
