By Kevin Hall | President, Grant Halliburton Foundation
The Grant Halliburton Foundation prioritizes the health and well-being of our community and is actively monitoring the ongoing situation related to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Important Changes to Upcoming Events:
- Coffee Days: Meetings canceled through April 3
- I AM HERE Coalition: March 23 meeting canceled
- Bingo Bash: Postponed until a later date to be determined
- School and Community Programming: Canceled through April 3
Our Here For Texas Mental Health Navigation Line remains operational and is available to assist callers. Reach the Navigation Line at 972-744-9790 from Monday to Friday, between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
As the situation continues to evolve, we will reassess our plans in the coming weeks and will provide updates as they become available.
We encourage everyone to consult the CDC recommendations for best practices and to take necessary precautions to ensure their health and safety.
Editor’s Note: Grant Halliburton Foundation offers complimentary peer support groups for parents of youth facing challenges, along with educational conferences focusing on adolescent mental health. Visit GrantHalliburton.org for more information.
MISSION of the Grant Halliburton Foundation
The Grant Halliburton Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the network of mental health resources for children, teens, and young adults, promoting improved mental wellness, and preventing suicide.
ABOUT THE FOUNDATION
Founded in 2006 in memory of Grant Halliburton, a Dallas teenager who struggled with depression and bipolar disorder before his tragic death by suicide at the age of 19.
The Foundation’s mission is to assist families and young individuals in recognizing the signs of mental illness via various means such as mental health education, collaboration, encouragement, and provision of information.
Grant Halliburton Foundation provides an array of programs, presentations, and an annual conference addressing mental wellness, suicide prevention, bullying, resilience, and other relevant youth mental health issues.
The Foundation has also established Here For Texas, which encompasses HereForTexas.com, a searchable online database of mental health resources available in Texas, alongside the Here For Texas Mental Health Navigation Line, a free helpline. These resources aim to facilitate access for Texans seeking mental health and addiction information and support.
Each year, Grant Halliburton Foundation imparts mental health education, training, and support to over 49,000 students, educators, parents, and professionals.
Pictured Above: Vanita Halliburton, Co-founder and Executive Chairman of the Grant Halliburton Foundation. Vanita frequently speaks on topics of youth mental health and suicide prevention in schools, at professional conferences, and across the North Texas community. She shares her personal experiences regarding her son’s challenges with depression and bipolar disorder, his suicide at the age of 19, and emphasizes the necessity for a collaborative and comprehensive approach to mental health education and suicide prevention in North Texas.
