preventING
Suicide
STARTS HERE.

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Suicide prevention is more important than ever, and with your partnership, we can make a difference in the lives of those in Fort Bend County.

  • Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the United States, and the suicide rate continues to rise

  • In 2022, 10.3 out of every 100,000 Fort Bend County residents died by suicide (Source)

Suicide loss impacts far more than one life, affecting families, workplaces, and entire communities and it will take all of us, working together, to create lasting change.

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Fewer bad mental health days.

Much like physical health exists on a spectrum between wellness and illness. Everyone has mental health and it also exists on a spectrum.

  • In 2022, 19.4% of adults polled in Fort Bend County stated that their mental health was not good 14 or more days in the past month. This percentage is on the rise. (Source)

When mental health struggles persist for half the month or more, the impact extends beyond the individual to workplaces, families, and community well-being.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to promote mental wellness and prevent suicide in Fort Bend County by advocating for awareness, providing training and education, and connecting communities to resources and compassionate support.

  • Fort Bend County has many resources for people when they are vulnerable to mental health challenges. Unfortunately, most residents of Fort Bend County are unaware of the types of support available and how to access it.

    We believe that investing in education, advocacy, and awareness efforts increases the likelihood of residents getting the appropriate treatment and neccessary support to recover their mental wellness.

  • Many times a friend, family or colleague notices someone they care about is “off”. A person who feels mentally unwell may not recognize their struggle and if they do, it can be difficult to ask for help.

    When loved ones and coworkers are equipped with basic mental-health literacy, active listening skills, and knowledge of local resources, stigma falls and connection to care becomes easier. When leaders model openness and prioritize psychological safety, workplaces, schools, and neighborhoods become places where people feel seen and valued. These layered investments — in relationships, training, and compassionate leadership — reduce isolation, interrupt harmful patterns, and make it far more likely that someone struggling will receive needed care and connection.

  • Fort Bend Mental Health does not have membership.

    It is a grassroots community effort by a collective of volunteers. Please join us. The best place to get involved is on our Heylo community.

  • Fort Bend County, Texas

    Serving: Arcola, TX, Beasley, TX, Fairchilds, TX, Fulshear, TX, Katy, TX, Kendleton, TX, Meadows Place, TX, Missouri City, TX, Needville, TX, Orchard, TX, Pearland, TX, Pleak, TX, Richmond, TX, Rosenberg, TX, Simonton, TX, Stafford, TX, Sugar Land, TX, Weston LakesTX

Meet the BOARD

  • Dana Williams - A woman with long dark hair, smiling and sitting on a couch.

    Dana Williams

    PRESIDENT

  • Judge Christian Becerra - A smiling man with short gray hair, wearing a black button-up shirt, standing outdoors with arms crossed on a city street.

    Judge Christian Becerra

    FIRST VICE PRESIDENT

  • Erica Martinez - A woman with long, blonde hair wearing a black top and a gold necklace with a pendant.

    Erica Martinez

    SECOND VICE PRESIDENT

  • Jasmine Reyes - A woman with long dark hair sitting on a large rock in a green mountainous landscape with trees and hills in the background, smiling at the camera.

    Jazmine Reyes

    SECRETARY

  • Gretchen Yax - A woman with long wavy hair wearing glasses and a bright green top, smiling, with a large green plant in the background.

    Gretchen Yax

    TREASURER

  • Anum Ali - A young woman with long, wavy dark hair smiling outdoors with green foliage and purple flowers in the background.

    Dr. Anum Ali

    CLINICAL ADVISOR