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Advocates hope new suicide phone number makes it easier to get help
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People in crisis or their loved ones wanting to get them help are encouraged to call 9-8-8 rather than the (800) number that had been available.
Community
Westside Health Authority getting $300,000 grant
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State Rep. La Shawn Ford helped secure the funding, which will be used to provide crisis intervention to North Austin residents with critical health needs.
Opinion
Dissolution of the African-American family
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Children suffer, our communities are in bad shape, and we are in crisis, writes one former Austin resident.
News
Action Now gains support for plan to rehab abandoned buildings
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The Rebuild Chicago initiative aims to crack down on crime associated with empty structures and help raise values by turning them into rental properties. West Siders can attend an Oct. 25 meeting to learn more.
News
Young people struggle with high unemployment
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Elected officials attending a hearing organized by state Rep. La Shawn Ford hear from many who want more to be done to help the unemployed.
Community
South Austin Coalition urges mayor to meet with ComEd
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The social action group is upset about local residents facing the loss of their utilities because they’ve fallen behind in paying.