Citizens Volunteer Council for Rio Grande State Center – Improving the quality of life of clients served

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Partnership Opportunities

We have several fundraisers during the year that help support the Rio Grande State Center’s patient population.

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Volunteer Today!

Volunteers are required to submit an application and undergo a criminal background & fingerprint check at no cost . Request a volunteer application.

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Items Always in Need

We accept donations of cash, in-kind goods and services: Art & Craft Supplies, Magazines, Books, Gently Used Adult Clothing, Grooming Items, Plants and Flowers

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Under the Texas Department of State Health Services, Rio Grande State Center is the only facility in Texas providing mental health, intellectual disabilities and outpatient healthcare.

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Online Fundraiser

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Proceeds benefit clients of the Rio Grande State Center. Your support is greatly appreciated. Date to be announced.

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Quick Facts

An estimated 26.2 percent of Americans ages 18 and older or about one in four adults suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year.

Social Stats

An estimated 26% of homeless adults staying in shelters live with serious mental illness and an estimated 46% live with severe mental illness and/or substance use disorders.- Approximately 20% of state prisoners and 21% of local jail prisoners have “a recent history” of a mental health condition

Prevalence of Mental Illness

Approximately 1 in 5 youth aged 13–18 (21.4%) experiences a severe mental disorder at some point during their life. For children aged 8–15, the estimate is 13%.3