ERASING THE STIGMA OF MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES

Help us shatter the silence in Central Texas.

TALK ABOUT IT

TALK ABOUT IT

Our presence is the first step in the healing process.

Our mission is to erase the stigma about mental health and encourage conversations to shatter the silence.

Through our efforts, we strive to bring the topic of mental health into the open by educating our community and bringing awareness to the warning signs. We can help reach people who feel unheard and disconnected.

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NEW Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Available 24 hours in both English and Spanish

Similar to the well-known “911,” the common digits you dial for an emergency, a new three-digit emergency number now is available as a suicide and crisis lifeline: 988.

 

Simply dial these three digits:

9-8-8

We aim to make a difference by:

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Educating

Providing easy and intuitive access to an excellent collection of mental-health resources and best practices

Caring

Caring for and educating our first responders and their families, including teachers, parents, seniors, and veterans

Connecting

Creating community connections and hosting conversations at libraries, churches, and community groups

A FUN WAY TO ENGAGE WITH US

Pledge today for Snaps for Mental Health

Supporters can pledge financial contributions based on the performance of the LTHS long snapper throughout the football season! You can make a one-time donation, or donations based on the number of successful snaps. Proceeds go to LTISD to fund Anticipate Joy therapy and the Ropes Course. 

The Engage and Heal Foundation has partnered with Lake Travis High School’s Breathe Initiative and their ambassador Robby Belmarez for this season-long fundraiser. 

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Snaps for Mental Health program

 MARCH 29, 2025

Save the date for our Out of the Woods gala 

Stay tuned for more information and ticket details. 

Snaps for Mental Health program
Resources

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GET INFORMED

Explore our resources

We’re constantly adding to our comprehensive library of resources to support mental-health issues. Resources include support for:

  • Mental illness and substance abuse in young adults
  • Suicide prevention
  • Support for family members, partners, parents, teachers, co-workers and others
  • Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth
  • And many more

 

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How it all started.

Learn more about the inspiration for the Engage & Heal Foundation and the team that keeps it humming along.

Our Story

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Erik’s Warriors

This philanthropic group, which began with the creation of the Erik Hanson Scholarship, provides sustaining support to continue to further mental health awareness. The funds raised by the Engage and Heal Foundation provide an opportunity for those affected to be heard and receive the services they need to heal and cope with mental health.
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