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San Antonio-area teen mental health survey open now through April 30 - WOAI
Youth Mental Health Texas (Google News) · March 23, 2026
In plain language
San Antonio and Bexar County are inviting youth between the ages of 12 and 19 to participate in an anonymous mental health survey. The survey, available in English and Spanish, helps city leaders understand the daily challenges local teens face and where they go for help. Insights from past surveys have already led to millions of dollars in funding for youth programs and specialized training for peers to support one another. The current survey is open now through April 30.
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Key takeaways
- Youth ages 12 to 19 in Bexar County are encouraged to complete the anonymous mental health survey by April 30.
- City leaders use survey results to identify mental health challenges that affect how teens function in school and the community.
- Previous survey data helped San Antonio secure $18 million in pandemic relief funds for youth mental health programs.
- Past findings showed many teens turn to friends first during a crisis, leading to new peer-to-peer support training.
- The survey is accessible through the SASpeakUp community portal and is available in multiple languages including Spanish.
San Antonio-area teen mental health survey open now through April 30 WOAI
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