MHMR Concho Valley

Today we pause to honor our fallen heroes. We are forever grateful for the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Thank you all for your service.

Our offices are closed today. We will resume regular hours on Tuesday, May 26th. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call our 24/7 hotline at 325-653-5933 or 1-800-375-8965.

The final theme for Mental Health Awareness Month is: "Supporting Loved Ones: Connection Is a Powerful Form of Care." Someone you love may face both a mental condition and a substance use challenge. They deserve steady support, starting with you. When more is needed, help is available 24/7. Call or text 988 anywhere in the U.S. Learn more: 988lifeline.org or for local support, contact MHMR Concho Valley's Crisis Line at (325) 653-5933.

If you would like to learn how to support someone who may be going through mental or substance use challenges, please reach out to Jason Vaquera, MHFA Coordinator, to learn about our FREE Mental Health First Aid courses. (325) 658-7750 ext 381

Have a great Memorial Day weekend! It is a special time to remember and honor the fallen soldiers that bravely served our country. Our offices will be closed on Monday, May 25th.

As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter the words, but to live by them.” - John F. Kennedy

Yesterday, Erika Aime Baeza, Mental Health Awareness Training Coordinator and Jason Vaquera, MHFA Coordinator/Outreach Worker visited Goodfellow AFB - 17th Training Wing and had the honor of training 10 individuals in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) for Military, Veterans, and their Families.

The training provides tools for service members, veterans, and family members of military personnel to help others who may be experiencing mental health or substance use challenges.

Our MHFA for Military, Veterans, and their Families training is part of our Adult MHFA community-specific programs. Other specialized programs include: Higher Education, Fire and EMS, Public Safety, Corrections, Older Adults, Rural Communities, and Spanish Speakers.

If you or anyone you know may be interested in attending any of our free Mental Health First Aid trainings, please reach out to Jason Vaquera or Erika Aime Baeza at (325) 658-7750 ext. 381.

On 05/14/2026, Jason Vaquera, Mental Health First Aid Coordinator/Outreach Worker and Erika Aime Baeza, Mental Health Awareness Training Coordinator, had the privilege of hosting an Adult Mental Health First Aid training at MHMR Concho Valley. Participants joined us from throughout the surrounding community. Organizations represented include: MHMR Concho Valley, West Texas Counseling & Guidance, Endeavors, Peace Ambassadors of West Texas, and Shannon Medical Center.

Just like CPR, Mental Health First Aid gives us the tools to support someone in a moment of need—but instead of a physical injury, we’re learning how to identify and respond to signs of mental health or substance use challenges. We'd like to send a huge shoutout to all the participants who showed up ready to learn, build confidence, and help make our community a safer, more supportive place. You are now equipped with the ALGEE action plan to be a lifeline for someone in crisis.
Remember: You don't have to be an expert to make a difference—you just have to be there.

If you'd like to learn more about our free Mental Health First Aid trainings, please contact Jason Vaquera at [email protected].

This week's theme for Mental Health Awareness Month is: "Words Matter and Words Can Heal." Language matters. Choosing supportive words can help people feel seen, heard, and respected.

If you would like to learn more about supportive language when helping someone in a mental health crisis, please contact Jason Vaquera, MHFA Coordinator/Outreach Worker, at [email protected], to learn more about the FREE Mental Health First Aid courses offered to our community.

You are not alone

Feeling off, but not sure why? That's OK. You don't have to figure it out alone. Call or text 988, or chat at Texas988.org to talk to a trained counselor. 988 is confidential, free and available 24/7.

If you are inspired by our mission, "Working Together to Help People Help Themselves," we need you.
Check out our current job openings www.mhmrcv.org/career-opportunities.

Last Friday, we celebrated our annual Freedom Fiesta, closing out Children's Mental Health Acceptance Week. We want to thank the following community partners for coming out:

✨Alcohol & Drug Awareness Center for the Concho Valley
✨Blackshear Heights Family
✨Brandon Garza Foundation
✨Head Start
✨Presbyterian Children's Homes & Services
✨San Angelo Food Bank
✨San Angelo Police Department
✨Shannon Medical Center
✨TOYS for TOTS of San Angelo & The Concho Valley
✨San Angelo YMCA
✨Texas WIC

We would also like to thank all the staff who helped out along with the business that contribute to Freedom Fiesta. We could not have had such success without you!