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2018 Provider Network Development Plan
CENTRAL COUNTIES SERVICES WE NEED YOUR COMMENTS Central Counties Services (Center) is required by law to develop an implementation plan, known as the Local Network Development Plan (LPND). This process applies only to mental health services funded by the Department of State Health Services; it does not apply to services…
Local Planning and Network Development
As part of a Local Planning and Network Development (LPND) process, Texas Health and Human Services Commission requires Local Mental Health Authorities (LMHAs) to develop biennial plans for expanding provider networks when interested and qualified providers are available. Central Counties Services is a LMHA that is required to complete this…
Keith Maxwell named Special Olympics volunteer of the year
Special Olympics Texas has named Keith Maxwell, Central Counties Services Director of Quality and Utilization Management, its volunteer of the year. Maxwell has been involved continuously with the Special Olympics since working as Special Olympics coordinator in 1982 at the Brenham State School. In the past year alone, he’s given…
Central Counties Services hosts 2nd annual Annual Children’s Mental Health Awareness 5K Fun Run/Walk
Runners and walkers, as well as city and county government agencies from all over Central Texas came out to support the 2nd Annual Children’s Mental Health Awareness 5K Fun Run/Walk Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Miller Park in Temple, sponsored by Central Counties Services Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services….
Camp Funshine 2017 celebrated in Temple
Horseback riding, a roller derby demonstration, a variety of sports, and a magic show kept 214 registered participants of Camp Funshine’s 2017 season which ran May 23-26. The camp was held at the Wilson Park Recreation Center and organized by the ARC of Bell County. Campers enjoyed horseback riding on…
Central Counties Services participates in federal behavioral health study
Central Counties Services was the only behavioral health center in the state of Texas chosen by Mathematica Policy Research to participate in a biometric screening health fair to facilitate collection of comprehensive and complex biometric and survey information within behavioral and drug addiction centers throughout the United States. The information…
Breakthru Finishline to host a Community Employer Education Workshop
Join Breakthru Finishline of Central Counties Services for lunch and learn about supporting individuals with Asperger Syndrome and how to retain valuable employees with disabilities. September 28, 2016 11:30am-1:00pm at The Goodwill Learning Center 2601 Commerce St. Belton, TX 76513 Workshop Schedule 11:30 am Sign-in 11:35 am Welcome and Introductions…
BOARD OF TRUSTEES BUDGET WORK SESSION
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Central Counties Center for MHMR Services will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 304 South 22nd Street, Temple, TX 76501 4th Floor Training Room. AGENDA WORK SESSION 1. Network 2. Review…
Meal In A Bag provided for those in need
Rev. Susanne Comer, Priest in Charge at Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church with Robin Gradel, Lampasas Adult Mental Health,Central Counties Services. The Episcopal Church Women prepared “Meal In a Bag” for Lampasas consumers in need of an immediate meal. Each meal contains a protein, vegetable, fruit, desert, utensils, and a bottle…
ECI INFORMATION ALERT: State Campaign Focuses on Protection Against Zika
The Texas Department of State Health Services has launched a statewide campaign to raise awareness about protection against the Zika Virus. This campaign reinforces what people can do to “not give Zika a biting chance” this summer and features a toolkit including public service announcements, fact sheets, posters, and more….