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Minds Matter

Faculty & Staff

Providing a healthy work environment for Texas State faculty and staff is important.  Managing stress, accessing mental health support, and finding balance between work and life are key in staying healthy.  Utilizing resources early can help prevent a problem from becoming overwhelming.  Below you will find information about resources available for employees, both on campus or in the community. 

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Faculty and staff through their interaction with students are an important resource in the university’s efforts to address mental health. If you would like resources to help a Texas State student who may be experiencing overwhelming distress or other possible mental health symptoms, visit the Minds Matter Student webpage.

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Crisis and Suicide Prevention Resources

Numerous on-campus, community, and on-line organizations that provide crisis and suicide prevention services, hotlines, text, and chat room support.

University Police Department (UPD)

Texas State University Police Department (UPD) is a full-service agency that provides law enforcement and crime prevention for the university community. In an emergency, dial 911 from any phone on campus or find a blue light emergency phone. UPD also provides emergency preparedness services.

Sexual Assault Resources

These on-campus and community resources provide hotlines and safety information for individuals and families affected by sexual and domestic violence, counseling and advocacy services, and legal support.

Nite Cats

Transportation Services offers on-demand, last-mile transportation on campus, expanding beyond the traditional Bobcat Shuttle services.

Emergency Management

It can be helpful for faculty and staff to review resources in order to be prepared to respond if an emergency situation arises. Please familiarize yourself with appropriate emergency procedures and remind students of the methods Texas State uses to communicate information in the event of an emergency.

Student Behavioral Assessment Team (SBAT)

Are you concerned about the behavior of a student who appears potentially dangerous to the university community or is disruptive in your classroom or office? Often faculty and staff serve as front line identifiers for problematic behaviors; consulting with Texas State SBAT often benefits both the faculty/staff member and the student.

211texas.org

Texas Health and Human Services provides a search engine by zip code for resources related to housing, employment, food, veterans, crisis/emergency, income/expenses, legal aid, criminal justice, aging/disability, health/medical, mental health, and child care/education.

findhelp.org

This curated database of resources allows you to search by zip code for food, housing, goods, transit, health, money, care, education, work, and legal resources. It is provided by findhelp, a Public Benefit Corporation.

Work Life/Bobcat Balance/EAP

Bobcat Balance is a program for employees that provides a database and professional referrals to resources to help you navigate legal, financial, family, or personal challenges. The employee assistance program (EAP) provides up to five free, confidential, and off-campus counseling sessions.

Counseling Center

The Counseling Center staff can provide timely consultations to faculty and staff, both at the San Marcos and Round Rock campuses. Call 512.245.2208 for assistance in creating a plan to connect the student with appropriate sources of support. If you are concerned about a student being imminently suicidal or homicidal call 911 or outside of business hours the 24/7 crisis hotline at 1-877-466-0660.

Counseling Clinic

The Professional Counseling Program at Texas State University strives to meet the mental health needs of the community by offering counseling services to community members at two locations: the San Marcos and Round Rock campuses. Individual adult, adolescent and child clients are welcome as are couples and families seeking additional support in their lives. Each counseling clinic is a fully equipped teaching clinic providing supervised clinical experience for advanced master's degree-seeking counseling students and vital, affordable mental health services to the community.

Assessment Clinic

The clinic is a resource for people who are seeking assessment for possible learning difficulties or conditions that may affect learning (e.g., ADHD, autism, and learning differences). Located on the Texas State University San Marcos campus, assessments are provided by supervised graduate students in the School Psychology Program on a sliding scale.

Mental Health Community Resources

Becoming connected to your local mental health agencies can benefit individuals when they are feeling stressed or in times of trauma. Mental Health in Texas is dedicated to helping residents of Texas find support and resources in their communities. *This link may take you to a security warning page if you are on a university computer. By clicking continue anyway you will be directed to the correct page.*

Alcohol & Drug Compliance Services-Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

AA is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope to help themselves and others recover from alcoholism. There are no dues or fees for an AA membership. Meetings are offered on campus as well as off campus in San Marcos, Round Rock and the surrounding area. They also provide information about Narcotics Anonymous (NA) support.

Narcotics Anonymous (NA)

Any individual who struggles with an addiction or wants to support someone with an addiction can find support. Dealing with addiction while also trying to graduate can be a challenge and increase stress. Narcotics Anonymous offers recovery from the effects of addiction through working a twelve-step program, including regular attendance at group meetings. The group atmosphere provides help from peers and offers an ongoing support network for addicts who wish to pursue and maintain a drug-free lifestyle.There are meetings in San Marcos, Round Rock, and the surrounding cities.

Al-Anon

It's not unusual to feel unsure about going to an Al‑Anon meeting. Supporting a loved one who has an addiction while trying to attend school can be a challenge, but it's important to have a safe outlet of peers who will understand and support you. If you are looking to connect with others and share your own experiences there are meetings in San Marcos, Round Rock, and the surrounding cities.

Christus Santa Rosa Hospital San Marcos-Family Grief Center

The Christus Santa Rosa Hospital San Marcos Family Grief Center is dedicated to helping individuals and families work through and express the feelings associated with the loss of a loved one. These bereavement services are available to the community at no cost.

CommuniCare

A full-service primary health care system with multiple locations in Hays, Bexar, and Kendall counties offers an array of medical, dental, and mental health services.

Texas: Rehab and Recovery

This guide was written to help many Texans who are struggling with addiction to find affordable treatment. If you need help finding a treatment, you can use this directory to find low-cost, quality treatment right away.

Office of Human Resources (HR)

Faculty and staff can keep their professional life organized and help minimize stress by reaching out to the Office of Human Resources at Texas State with any of their questions or concerns. They assist employees with needs such as compensation, employee relations, benefits, and professional development.

WellCats- Texas State Employee Wellness Program

Faculty and staff have access to fitness classes, wellness events, nutrition topics, healthy recipes, and health behavior change coaching strategies via a weekly newsletter and Facebook. With supervisor approval, employees are eligible for up to 30 minutes per day of paid release time to attend wellness activities. Workshops coordinated through Professional Development are counted as work time. See UPPS 04.04.32 for details.

Bobcat Bounty

Bobcat Bounty is the first student-run, on-campus food pantry at Texas State University. It is run by students under the direction of faculty from the Food Security Learning Community in the Nutrition & Foods Program. Their goal is to decrease food insecurity on campus by providing healthy food to students, faculty, and staff in need. They have partnered with the Hays County Food Bank to create a grocery store style experience for their clients.

Sleep Center

Sleeping problems can negatively impact many areas of functioning, including mood and performance. Problems sleeping can be secondary to a mental health condition, like depression or anxiety, or can worsen previously existing conditions. The Sleep Center at Texas State University provides education, research, and diagnostic needs to students, faculty, and staff. Using state-of-the-art equipment, they work with primary care physicians to help individuals solve sleep related difficulties.

Campus Recreation

Regular exercise is an effective way to relieve stress, sleep better, improve memory, and boost your mood. Campus Recreation at Texas State provides access to quality recreation facilities and programs. Services include indoor and outdoor recreation, aquatics, and group exercise.

Veterans Affairs

Assists veterans by answering questions concerning veteran educational benefits, certifying enrollments for the Department of Veterans Affairs, and monitoring veterans' degree plans and academic progress.

International Office

The mission of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is to support the comprehensive internationalization goals of Texas State University and assist the university in developing and maintaining an internationally diverse student body, faculty, and staff.

First-Gen Proud

TXST is proud to support First Generation students and offers information, resources, and the FLIP at Texas State Student Organization. Employees can donate to support first generation students.

The Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX

Discrimination, harassment, and sexual assault can impact a person's emotional and psychological well-being. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX, located in Elliot Hall, provides a safe place for reporting, investigating and addressing incidents involving discrimination, harassment or sexual assault. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for managing the university's process for investigating and taking action when reports of sexual misconduct, including sexual assault, are filed. You can make an online report, or contact Alexandria Hatcher, Title IX Coordinator at 512.245.2539.

First-Gen Proud

TXST is proud to support First Generation students and offers information, resources, and the FLIP at Texas State Student Organization. Employees can donate to support first generation students.

Here to Help

If you are concerned about a student who may be experiencing academic, personal, or transitional difficulties, faculty, instructors, and staff can report concerning student behavior that may adversely impact a student or our university community. The report allows the university to take a proactive approach and surround the student with resources or other interventions. As a member of the Bobcat community, if you observe any concerning behavior, you may report the behavior using the online report form or contact the Dean of Students Office at 512.245.2124. 

Dean of Students- Compassion, Advocacy, Resources, & Education (CARE) Center

A key factor for students to be academically successful is to stay connected to their peers and school. The Dean of Students CARE Center helps students get connected, find support, and adjust to being a Texas State Bobcat. Support and programming initiatives are provided for specific student populations such as students who grew up in the foster care system and/or were adopted, and students who are parents.

Texas Workforce Commission

State agency that assists individuals with disabilities by providing a variety of services to them as they enter employment or return to work. On-campus office: 512.245.3625. San Marcos Office: 512.396.7930.

Testing Research Support and Evaluation Center (TREC)

Provides standardized tests for students, (ACT, SAT, LSAT, etc.), exams for students who have accommodations through the office of disability services, and helps faculty conduct research.

Veterans Affairs

Transitioning from military to civilian life can be overwhelming and challenging. While navigating school and Veteran Affair issues it can be beneficial to stay connected with the university. The Office of Veterans Affairs at Texas State assists veterans by answering questions concerning veteran educational benefits, certifying enrollments for the Department of Veterans Affairs, and monitoring veterans' degree plans and academic progress.

International Office

The mission of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is to support the comprehensive internationalization goals of Texas State University and assist the university in developing and maintaining an internationally diverse student body, faculty, and staff.

Office of Disability Services (ODS)

The ODS office strives to promote equal access to all university programs and activities for students with disabilities. We would love to help you on your journey here at Texas State University.

Difficult Classroom Conversations

Faculty Development sponsored a Faculty Discussion Series called Difficult Classroom Conversations and recordings are available. Find this and more under the View Recorded Sessions link. Themes include classroom civility and how to approach sensitive and diverse conversations.

Work Life/Bobcat Balance/EAP

Bobcat Balance is a program for employees that provides a database and professional referrals to resources to help you navigate legal, financial, family, or personal challenges. The employee assistance program (EAP) provides up to five free, confidential, and off-campus counseling sessions.

211texas.org

Texas Health and Human Services provides a search engine by zip code for resources related to housing, employment, food, veterans, crisis/emergency, income/expenses, legal aid, criminal justice, aging/disability, health/medical, mental health, and child care/education.

findhelp.org

This curated database of resources allows you to search by zip code for food, housing, goods, transit, health, money, care, education, work, and legal resources. It is provided by findhelp, a Public Benefit Corporation.

Veterans Affairs

Transitioning from military to civilian life can be overwhelming and challenging. While navigating school and Veteran Affair issues it can be beneficial to stay connected with the university. The Office of Veterans Affairs at Texas State assists veterans by answering questions concerning veteran educational benefits, certifying enrollments for the Department of Veterans Affairs, and monitoring veterans' degree plans and academic progress.

International Office

The mission of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is to support the comprehensive internationalization goals of Texas State University and assist the university in developing and maintaining an internationally diverse student body, faculty, and staff.

Mental Health Training for Professional Development

There are a number of mental health focused professional development workshops offered each semester. For updated schedules please see Organizational Development and Communicationsor Academic Development and Assessment.

Crisis and Suicide Prevention Resources

Numerous organizations provide crisis and suicide prevention hotlines, text, and chat room support. They can provide consultation for faculty/staff and students.

Therapy Assistance Online (TAO)

TAO is an interactive, dynamic, easy-to-access online program that provides support for anxiety, depression and other common concerns. In TAO self-help, you can watch short videos and complete skill-building exercises. You can use TAO as it fits your schedule and needs:

•The exercises can be completed through a smartphone, tablet, or computer

•TAO programs are accessible online 24/7

Active Minds

The nation's only nonprofit organization dedicated to utilizing the student voice to raise mental health awareness among college students. Provides resources and help for students dealing with mental health issues and for faculty and staff wanting more information about college and mental health.

The Jed Foundation

Works with university leaders and professionals to prioritize campus-wide prevention and intervention strategies, and advise on best-practice mental health policies, programs and services.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

A grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Their website provides useful information and you can get involved with the NAMI Cats chapter at Texas State.

Ulifeline

ULifeline is an anonymous online resource where individuals can learn more about their thoughts and feelings, and reach out for help if necessary. Individuals can take a confidential screening, research health conditions or locate resources available on their campus.

211texas.org

Texas Health and Human Services provides a search engine by zip code for resources related to housing, employment, food, veterans, crisis/emergency, income/expenses, legal aid, criminal justice, aging/disability, health/medical, mental health, and child care/education.

findhelp.org

This curated database of resources allows you to search by zip code for food, housing, goods, transit, health, money, care, education, work, and legal resources. It is provided by findhelp, a Public Benefit Corporation.

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Mental Health Training for Professional Development

There are a number of mental health focused professional development workshops offered each semester. For updated schedules please see the Organizational Development & Communications or Academic Development and Assessment.

At-Risk

At-Risk training is an online course in recognizing the signs of a student in distress. It provides scenarios and allows you to practice how to know when someone is in distress, approach the student with caring, discuss your concerns, and guide them to the right source for help.

Difficult Classroom Conversations

Faculty Development sponsored a Faculty Discussion Series called Difficult Classroom Conversations and recordings are available. Find this and more under the View Recorded Sessions link. Themes include classroom civility and how to approach sensitive and diverse conversations.