Out of work and behind on rent, this South Texas mom says the pandemic is taking a toll on her mental health
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“Out of work and behind on rent, this South Texas mom says the pandemic is taking a toll on her mental health” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
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After so many months of isolation and job loss, hundreds of thousands of Texans, like Anna Garza, are just trying to stay afloat — financially and emotionally. Garza has anxiety and depression and could be facing eviction from her Weslaco rental after losing her job.
In the weekend edition of The Brief podcast, hear her story and why she never believed things could get this difficult.
How to get help
Texas COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line: 833-986-1919
National Alliance on Mental Illness Texas: 512-693-2000
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Helpline: 800-662-4357
This article originally appeared in The Texas Tribune at https://www.texastribune.org/2020/08/08/coronavirus-texas-unemployment-mental-health/.
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