Over the past year, Houston County has taken meaningful steps toward strengthening how we respond to mental health and substance use challenges in our community. Through the Sequential Intercept Mapping (SIM) process , leaders from healthcare, courts, schools, behavioral health providers, and community organizations came together to take an honest look at where people are falling through the cracks—and where we can do better together. Mental Health Matters Summit 2025 Panel
Over the past year, Houston County has taken meaningful steps toward strengthening how our community responds to mental health and substance use challenges. On March 4th & 5th , leaders from healthcare, courts, schools, behavioral health providers, and community organizations gathered to participate in the Sequential Intercept Mapping (SIM) process —a nationally recognized framework used to examine how individuals move through crisis response, healthcare systems, and the just
Mental Health Matters in Middle Georgia is proud to partner with the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank to help support families participating in the Truancy to Triumph (T2T) Program in Houston County. Truancy is often a signal that families are navigating deeper challenges — including basic needs insecurity and increased stress at home. When families are worried about food, housing, or other essential resources, it can affect school attendance, emotional well-being, and ove
