Kaufman County Behavioral Health Leadership Board

10/02/2026

10/02/2026

Finding a job can be difficult—especially when you’re trying to rebuild, move forward, and create a more stable future.

That’s why Kaufman County Adult Probation is hosting its first Job Fair, connecting individuals in our community directly with employers who are ready to talk about employment opportunities.

If you are currently on probation and struggling to find work, this event is for you.

Come meet employers, learn about available positions, explore new career opportunities, and connect with people who understand that your past does not have to determine your future.

Employment is more than a paycheck. It can provide stability, independence, confidence, purpose, and another important step toward successfully moving forward.

And we need our local employers, too.

Businesses willing to consider qualified applicants who may have a criminal history play an important role in building a stronger Kaufman County. Second-chance employment creates opportunities for people to support themselves and their families while strengthening our local workforce and community.

If your company is hiring and believes people deserve the opportunity to demonstrate what they can do today, we encourage you to participate.

Job seekers—come prepared to discover what opportunities are available.

Employers—come prepared to meet people who are ready for an opportunity.

Sometimes a second chance begins with one conversation, one application, and one employer willing to say, “Let’s see what you can do.”

Join us for the Kaufman County Adult Probation Job Fair and help us create pathways to employment, stability, and stronger communities.

10/02/2026

Before you scroll into the weekend,pause
🍁Notice your body
💭 Check your thoughts
❤️ Name your feelings
🤝 Think about who you can connect with
💙 Ask yourself where you could use support

You don’t need a prefect plan. Start with one small act of care.

What do you need more of this weekend?

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10/01/2026

🍂 OCTOBER IS FOR THE WHOLE PERSON 🍂

October is here, and the Kaufman County Behavioral Health Leadership Board is kicking off the month by looking at behavioral health through a whole-person perspective.

Behavioral health is about more than a diagnosis.

It includes how we:

• manage stress
• cope with trauma and difficult experiences
• build and maintain relationships
• make decisions
• support our families
• respond to challenges
• prevent substance misuse
• strengthen recovery
• care for our mental and emotional wellbeing

Throughout October, we’ll be talking about mental health, substance use, trauma, ADHD and neurodiversity, OCD, recovery, peer support, families, coping skills, prevention, and knowing when it may be time to reach out for help.

One of the most important reminders we can share this month is simple:

You do not have to wait until life becomes a crisis to take care of your mental health.

Checking in with yourself matters.
Talking with someone matters.
Healthy routines matter.
Connection matters.
Asking for help matters.

Small steps taken early can make a meaningful difference.

💙 Your mental health matters every day — not only when something is wrong.

Stronger Minds. Stronger Connections. Stronger Communities.

09/30/2026

💜💚 AS SEPTEMBER COMES TO A CLOSE…

Throughout September, we have recognized both National Recovery Month and Su***de Prevention Awareness Month.

At first glance, these may seem like two separate conversations.

They aren’t.

Both remind us of something incredibly important:

People need people.

Recovery is strengthened by connection.
Hope grows when someone feels heard.
Asking for help is a strength.
And sometimes simply knowing that another person is willing to sit beside us in the difficult moments can make a difference.

This month has been about celebrating people rebuilding their lives, honoring those whose journeys have not been easy, remembering lives lost to su***de, supporting those who continue to struggle, reducing stigma, and reminding our community that healing does not have to happen alone.

Recovery does not always look like a straight line.

Mental health struggles do not always look the way we expect.

And support does not require having all the right words.

Sometimes it starts with:

💬 “How are you—really?”

👂 Listening without judgment.

🤝 Walking beside someone instead of trying to fix everything.

📱 Sending the text.

❤️ Checking in again tomorrow.

September may be ending, but the conversation should not.

🎙️ KEEP THE CONVERSATION GOING

If you want to hear honest conversations about addiction, recovery, mental health, suicidal thoughts, resilience, and what rebuilding a life can actually look like, consider checking out these podcasts:

🎧 Recovery Elevator
Real people sharing real stories about alcohol, sobriety, recovery, setbacks, connection, and creating a life worth protecting.

🎧 The Addicted Mind Podcast
Conversations about addiction, trauma, mental health, treatment and recovery featuring both lived experiences and professional perspectives.

🎧 Su***de Noted
Raw, honest conversations with su***de-attempt survivors and people who have experienced suicidal thoughts—creating space for conversations many people are afraid to have.

Because sometimes hearing someone else say, “I’ve been there too,” can remind us that we are not as alone as we thought.

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💚 NEED SUPPORT?

If you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress, a mental health or substance-use crisis, or thoughts of su***de:

Call or text 988 — Su***de & Crisis Lifeline
Available 24/7.

For mental health and substance-use treatment resources, visit FindTreatment.gov or call SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

Awareness months give us a reason to start the conversation.

Community gives us a reason to keep it going.

— Kaufman County Behavioral Health Leadership Board

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09/25/2026

🌿 SUCCESS SPOTLIGHT | ANONYMOUS MILESTONE

“When I was in the thick of it, I couldn’t imagine making it through a single hour without using, let alone a year. Today, I have my family back, I look in the mirror with pride, and I actually love the life I built.”

— Anonymous Recovery Community Member

Milestones come in all shapes and sizes.

Maybe your milestone is one year in recovery. Maybe it is rebuilding a relationship, returning to work, asking for help, setting a healthy boundary, making it through a difficult week, or simply waking up today and choosing to try again.

Every step forward matters.

The Kaufman County Behavioral Health Leadership Board celebrates the courage, growth, and everyday victories happening throughout our community. Recovery can create opportunities for connection, purpose, stability, and a life that once may have felt impossible.

💜 What is one win—big or small—that you are proud of today? Share it in the comments if you feel comfortable.