Expanding Mental Health Care to Our Community
In this January episode of Neighbors Helping Neighbors, we welcome Ana Collazo, LPC-S, a Licensed Professional Counselor now joining Ward Memorial’s rural health clinics full time. Ana brings years of experience serving West Texas communities and specializes in helping individuals navigate stress, trauma, life transitions, mood disorders, and more. As mental health needs continue to grow in rural areas, this conversation highlights the importance of accessible, compassionate care close to home. Listeners will learn when to seek counseling, what to expect from therapy, and how having a full-time counselor available at Ward’s rural health clinics can make a meaningful difference for individuals and families in our community.
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