Be Well Institute on Substance Use & Related Disorders
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June 6, 2025
By Edmound Ortiz Officials from UT Health San Antonio and Be Well Texas, a program offering treatment and recovery support for substance use and mental health, gathered April 20 to celebrate the grand opening of a northwest San Antonio facility that provides comprehensive services statewide. According to a news release, the new 20,000-square-foot center at 5109 Medical Drive also […]
June 6, 2025
By Steven Lee Telehealth, community providers, research all key components of care Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, April 20, 2023 – In Texas, one in 10 people have a substance use disorder, and not everyone has the same access to care. One statewide program is addressing this growing public health concern with a fresh approach of science, […]
June 5, 2025
By kens5.com ‘Be Well Texas’ is expanding its recovery services thanks to a multi-million dollar grant. To watch the full KENS-TV interview, click here.
June 5, 2025
By Josh Peck Young adults with substance use disorders in Texas will now have an easier path to recovery housing services thanks to vouchers funded by a $3.4 million grant awarded to Be Well Texas, a UT Health San Antonio program. The 3-year grant from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission will be used to […]
June 5, 2025
By Jorge Nuñez Este lunes se lleva a cabo en el centro de Convenciones de San Antonio un Simposio sobre el Uso de Sustancias donde hay recursos disponibles para el tratamiento, además de información de especialistas. Para ver la entrevista completa de Univision, haga clic aquí.
June 5, 2025
By Mariza Mendoza To watch the full Fox San Antonio interview, click here. SAN ANTONIO – According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 107,000 people across the U.S. died from drug overdose in 2021. Over the next two days, the annual Texas Substance Use Symposium will be offering solutions. Speaker at the conference and as […]
June 5, 2025
By Courtney Friedman UT Health San Antonio’s grant will help facilities that house young adults 18-25 To watch the full KSAT interview, click here. SAN ANTONIO – Finding safe, sober homes for young adults in recovery can be tough, but it’s crucial to end the cycle of addiction. Trauma started early in 18-year-old Brianna’s life. “I was adopted […]
June 5, 2025
By Steven Lee Boosting access to more than 40 houses, 440 beds statewide Contact: Steven Lee, 210-450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, March 21, 2023 – Young adults in Texas with a substance use disorder often face housing insecurity, marked by unstable or inadequate living arrangements without support for long-term recovery from addiction. Be Well Texas, a program of UT […]
June 5, 2025
By Josh Peck Be Well Texas is UT Health San Antonio’s substance use disorder program. It is funded by Texas Health and Human Services, and it supports patients around the state. But officials at Be Well Texas argue their approach to addiction recovery goes beyond medication and 12-step programs. They said their holistic approach means more […]
June 5, 2025
By Steven Lee Contact: Steven Lee, 210-450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 2, 2023 – A patient with a substance use disorder in a rural town outside Houston recently needed lab work done before she could be prescribed medication for her treatment. But she didn’t have a ride to the lab. Not a problem, as it turned out. […]
