WTAMU Buff CARES

Buff CARES participated in Amarillo Construction Hike for Hope in Palo Duro Canyon on June 14th 2026. A Buff CARES student led the hike and team for the event. Buff CARES enjoys doing community outreach for events. Buff CARES coordinated with American Foundation for Su***de Prevention West Texas Chapter for the Amarillo Construction Hike for Hope.

Buff CARES attended the Panhandle Veterans Expo Event on Saturday June 13th at Amarillo Civic Center South Exhibit Hall. Buff CARES enjoys attending community outreach events and we are thankful for all the Veterans and individuals Buff CARES interacted with at the Expo event.

Join Buff CARES for a Community Outreach event for the Panhandle Veterans Expo this Saturday June 13th at Amarillo Civic Center South Exhibit Hall.

National PTSD Awareness Month is observed in June, spreading awareness about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), which develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, traumatic or dangerous event.

Serious Mental Illness (SMI) includes bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, schizophrenia.

Serious mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and major depression are medical conditions, not personal failures. Learning helps increase understanding. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support/helping-someone

Sometimes the most important step is listening. Taking time to listen to the concerns of a young person in your life can help them feel safe sharing what they’re experiencing. https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/children-and-families