South Texas Family Support Conference

Event Date

July 2021

Event Location

Crowne Plaza in Austin Texas

Send Us a Mail

anne.nagelkirk@integralcare.org

Mission

The South Texas Family Support Conference shall continue to strengthen families and individuals awareness of available behavioral healthcare services through culturally sensitive education, supports and partnerships.

Vision Statement

The South Texas Family Support Conference is a partnership of stakeholders dedicated to the empowerment of families and Individuals with behavioral healthcare needs by providing information, support, and Networking opportunities that Inspire hope for a brighter future.

Conference History

The South Texas Family Support Conference (STFSC), began as a diversity initiative consistent with the legacy TDMHMR mission, vision, and goals. It has been successfully held since 1995 due to the collaboration and commitment of the partners and stakeholders of each community to form a process to provide education to families and consumers throughout the […]

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