Mental Health Awareness Project

Our Vision

The South Bexar County Mental Health Awareness Project for the K-16 Workforce (MHAPS) is an outreach and training-focused initiative that envisions an academic setting wherein all staff, teachers, and stakeholders are able to identify the early signs and symptoms of mental illness and substance abuse and provide the early support and linking to resources that promote well-being and recovery.

Resources

Local Mental Health Resources

Our Team

A. Stephen Lenz

PhD, LPC-S, Project Director

Christine Wong

PhD, LPC, Outreach & Training Coordinator

Connor Newingham

Adult MHFA Trainer, MHAPS Project Graduate Assistant

Bryan Bayles

PhD, M.P.H., Resource Development Coordinator

Eric Lopez

PhD, EdS, Youth MHFA Trainer

Elizabeth Krimbill

PhD, Youth MHFA Trainer

Gillian Rodriguez

MA, LPC, Adult MHFA Trainer

Contact Us

To schedule mental health first aid training or find out more, contact Dr. Christine Wong at cwong@tamusa.edu

Training Schedule

Table Explaining the Upcoming Training Dates for the MHAPS Project
Tuesday, January 6, 2026	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	SWISD Staff
Friday, February 27, 2026	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	Alamo Colleges Advocacy Center
TBD	TBD	Psychology Club
TBD	TBD	Curriculum and Instruction Students
TBD	TBD	Educational Administration Students
TBD	TBD	Special Education Students
TBD	TBD	Education (Reading) Students