Marking 20 years, Grant Halliburton Foundation continues to expand education, resources and support for youth and families throughout the community.
Each May, Mental Health Awareness Month encourages conversations around a topic that affects individuals, families and communities across North Texas.
For young people, those conversations are increasingly important. Nationally, about one in five children experience a mental health condition each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and many more report symptoms of anxiety or depression. These challenges often appear in classrooms, at home and in everyday interactions, making early awareness and access to support critical.
“Mental health is just as important as physical health, especially for young people,” Kevin Hall, president of Grant Halliburton Foundation, said. “When we equip students, families and educators with the right tools and knowledge, we create stronger, more connected communities.”
Since 2006, Grant Halliburton Foundation has worked across North Texas to provide mental health education, resources and support. Now in its 20th year, the organization partners with schools, families and community groups to help individuals recognize signs of emotional distress and connect to appropriate care.
For 20 years, Grant Halliburton Foundation has helped students recognize when a friend may be struggling and learn how to respond with care, confidence and support. Parents and educators also receive practical guidance to support youth in real-life situations.
Through its school-based education programming, students learn how to identify when a peer may be struggling and how to respond. Parents and educators also receive practical guidance designed to support youth in real-life situations.
“We hear from families and educators every day who want to help but don’t always know where to start,” Javetta Allen, M.Ed., director of mental health education, said. “Providing education and practical guidance helps young people feel more confident in recognizing concerns and taking the next step to get help.”
Help is just a call away. Through the Here For Texas Mental Health Navigation Line, trained navigators help individuals and families find mental health resources and providers across North Texas.
Call 972-525-8181 or visit HereForTexas.com.
Access to care can be a challenge for families. To help address this, Grant Halliburton Foundation created HereForTexas.com, a free, searchable database of mental health providers across North Texas. The platform allows users to filter by location, specialty, insurance and other preferences, helping simplify the process of finding care. A Spanish-language version is also available.
In addition, its Here For Texas Mental Health Navigation Line offers personalized support. By calling 972-525-8181, individuals can connect with trained navigators who assist in identifying resources and providers based on their specific needs.
As the need for youth mental health support continues to grow, community involvement plays an important role in raising funds to expand access to these resources.
“Mental Health Awareness Month serves as an opportunity to learn more, start conversations and connect with available support,” Hall said. “As we mark 20 years of this work, we remain focused on building a future where every young person has access to the support they need and knows they are not alone.”
To learn more about Grant Halliburton Foundation or access resources, visit granthalliburton.org.
By T.J. Griffin
Grant Halliburton Foundation