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Texas Tech Health Sciences Center receives state mental health funding - KCBD
Mental Health Equity (Google News) · March 23, 2026
In plain language
Texas Tech Health Sciences Center campuses in Lubbock and El Paso are receiving new state funding to train doctors in mental health care. The money is part of a 5 million dollar state grant program to support licensed physicians who want to specialize in psychiatry. This initiative aims to increase the number of healthcare leaders and improve access to mental health services across the state. By funding these advanced training programs, Texas hopes to better serve people in need of specialized behavioral health support.
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Key takeaways
- Texas Tech Health Sciences Center locations in Lubbock and El Paso will each receive about $555,000 for mental health education.
- The state is distributing $5 million in total grants to support Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship Programs at several institutions.
- These grants are designed to help licensed physicians pursue specialized careers in the mental health field.
- The funding aims to increase overall access to mental health care services for residents throughout Texas.
Texas Tech Health Sciences Center receives state mental health funding KCBD
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