The Rio Grande Valley is an underserved area for mental health services and yet the need is very real. Free counseling for mental health issues is certainly a step in the right direction.
UTRGV offers free counseling services to all Valley residents
About 43.8 million adults experience mental illness a year, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. The need for counseling services in the valley is on the rise, but many do not receive proper services due to stigma and/or high pricing. The
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