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BY EMILY LARA & EMILY LINCKE
LSCS introducing new mental health programs Lone Star College System has been launching new and expanded mental health and wellness programs for students and employees, with the next services slated to roll out in stages over the next few months, according to a May 7 presenta- tion from system leaders. Major takeaways In March, LSCS mental health services were instituted, expanded or brought in-house for a soft launch of the programming, according to a presenta- tion from Kristy Vienne—LSCS chief financial officer and vice chancellor for finance and administra- tion—during LSCS trustees’ May 7 meeting. Walk-in and scheduled appointments were introduced for students during the soft launch period. A sneak peek In June, the soft-launched mental health
Project aims to update traffic signals Montgomery County Precinct 3 Commis- sioner Ritch Wheeler announced an upgrade plan for signalized intersections in south Montgomery County to improve safety and speed for local roadway users, according to a news release. The modernization project will consist of replacing older traffic light technology with advanced equipment designed by Miovision to more accurately respond to everyday
Program launch schedule
June Expanded services: • 8 a.m.-5 p.m. service hours • More walk-in availability • Higher campus presence to increase awareness of services August New services: • Telepsychiatry services • A crisis phone line for 24/7 help Fall
• Financial wellness help • Student legal services
SOURCE: LONE STAR COLLEGE SYSTEM/COMMUNITY IMPACT
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programs will become fully operational, with more services rolling out in August and in the fall, according to the presentation. On May 7, LSCS Chancellor Mario Castillo said some services are designed to help the underlying causes of students’ stress and mental health distress.
The Woodlands Parkway will be the first thoroughfare to be upgraded. The project is funded through federal grands and a partnership with the Texas Department of Transportation, officials said..
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