Despite the fact that one in five Americans will be impacted by mental illness in their lifetime, Hays County residents are underserved when it comes to mental health resources.

According to the Seton Medical Center’s 2016 Hays Community Health Needs Assessment, Hays County only has 86 providers per 100,000 population. The figure is less than the 96.7 Texas average for providers, and the 189 national average.

This lack of resources negatively impacts residents without medical insurance and w...