Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is no stranger to mental health. As traumatic as it was when his mother Peggy Prescott succumbed to cancer in 2013, the suicide of his 31-year-old older brother Jace Prescott in April 2020, compounded with the pandemic, sent him into a private state of anxiety and depression. Making it all the worse was Dak's celeb status as the leader of … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Mental Health Advocate Dak Prescott To Keynote Metrocare’s 2022 Meal For Minds
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JUST IN: Metrocare Gets A $1.7M SAMHSA Grant To Implement ITCT Program For Five Years
Dallas’ Metrocare has scored a $1.7M grant from the United States’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The funds will be used for the "implementation of the nationally recognized Integrative Treatment for Complex Trauma (ITCT), an evidence-based trauma program for children and adolescents in Dallas County.” The five-year program will “focus on … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Metrocare Gets A $1.7M SAMHSA Grant To Implement ITCT Program For Five Years
JUST IN: Metrocare Receives $3,999,992 Grant To Expand Its Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Program
There’s a lot of celebrating today over at Metrocare Services. North Texas' largest provider of mental health services was just awarded a $3,999,992 grant by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) with the goal of expanding its services to become a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Metrocare Receives $3,999,992 Grant To Expand Its Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Program
MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2016 Meal For The Minds
According to Metrocare Services Chief Executive Officer Dr. John W. Burruss, “Metrocare strives to erase the stigma of mental health challenges, provide services to those in need, and educate our community on how to help themselves or a loved one. This year, Metrocare will provide services to over 52,000 adults and children throughout Dallas County. “One of the ways … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2016 Meal For The Minds
Meals For The Minds Luncheon Speaker Carrie Fisher Provided Food For Thought About Mental Health
Once again Thursdays proved to be the appetizer for the weekend ahead. While the Kappa Alpha Thetas were listening to Kira Plastinina, it was a luncheon across town that created talk for the evening fare and put WFAA’s Ron Corning’s emceeing talents to the test. It was the Meals for the Mind lunch that created the tasty talk. In the Imperial Ballroom, formerly known as the … [Read more...] about Meals For The Minds Luncheon Speaker Carrie Fisher Provided Food For Thought About Mental Health
Actress/Author Carrie Fisher To Discuss Her Struggle With Bipolar Disorder At Metrocare’s Meal For The Minds
She comes from Hollywood royalty and has created quite a name for herself. Why she even managed to be an intergalactic princess and at one point was married briefly to singer Paul Simon. The 5'1" lady is none other than author and actress Carrie Fisher, who also happens to be the daughter of Debbie Reynolds and the late Eddie Fisher. But her life has not been all red carpets … [Read more...] about Actress/Author Carrie Fisher To Discuss Her Struggle With Bipolar Disorder At Metrocare’s Meal For The Minds
September 18 Round Robin: Metrocare Luncheon And Distinguished Women And Flora Award Reveals
This time of year lunches and cocktail parties are keeping the valet parkers and kitchens moving at high speed. Here are just three that took place on September 18. Meals For The Minds Some things just aren’t fair. Take for instance the annual Meal for the Minds luncheon benefiting Metrocare at Belo Mansion. Along the walls of the dining room are tables and tables … [Read more...] about September 18 Round Robin: Metrocare Luncheon And Distinguished Women And Flora Award Reveals
Share-A-Date: 2012 Meal For The Mind
Wednesday, September 19: If nothing else, you've got to love the title of Kim Stagliano's book, "All I Can Handle, I'm No Mother Teresa." Her book deals with raising three. . . not one. . . but three daughters with autism. Just imagine what the words of wisdom that she'll pass along at the Meal for the Minds" luncheon at the Belo Mansion! In addition to Kim, there will be the … [Read more...] about Share-A-Date: 2012 Meal For The Mind
Meal For The Minds Serves Up Drew Dudley, Cakes And Art For The Mental Health Of Others
Drew Dudley is the kind of guy you'd think wouldn't have a care in the world. He is a huge hockeyfan and used to play football. He lives in Toronto but travels around Canada and the U.S. as a motivational speaker focusing on leadership. Last Wednesday he was in Dallas at Belo Mansion as the featured speaker for the 4th Annual Meal for the Minds benefiting Metrocare, the … [Read more...] about Meal For The Minds Serves Up Drew Dudley, Cakes And Art For The Mental Health Of Others