Projects
Hunger Free Nac
Better Together is one of several organizations involved in the new Hunger Free Nac Sin Hambre Coalition! We are excited to build collaborative solutions to ensure that everyone in Nacogdoches County has enough healthy food to eat! Click the title to learn more.
Education Series
Better Together and Nacogdoches Area United Way are pleased to bring a series of workshops to Nacogdoches County leaders to sharpen their toolkits. We know that there are so many groups doing great work throughout Nacogdoches County, and we want to equip those groups with the skills and resources they need to be able to bring about the greatest possible positive impact for Nacogdoches County residents. Click below to learn about upcoming learning opportunities.
Mental Health & Criminal Justice
Community leaders in Nacogdoches County identified a persistent and urgent concern: people experiencing mental health challenges too often end up involved in the criminal justice system—not because that system is the most appropriate place for care, but because it is often the most available pathway when other supports are limited or difficult to access.
Better Together Nacogdoches has been working alongside partners since 2023 to respond to this reality. This work is grounded in a broader strategic priority: increasing access to and the utility of wellness resources for underserved populations, with particular focus on individuals involved in the criminal justice system based on community-identified gaps in services.
At the center of this effort is a cross-sector Mental Health Crisis Committee made up of partners from mental health services, law enforcement, courts, emergency response, and community organizations. Better Together serves as a backbone organization for this work—helping convene partners, support coordination, and maintain focus on shared, community-driven solutions.
Past Projects
Since our beginnings in 2018, Better Together has been involved in a variety of projects. Learn more about some of those projects and their impact on mental health and wellness in Nacogdoches County!
Contact Us
Do you have questions or ideas? Contact us! You can reach Catie Munguia, the Associate Project Director at
bettertogethernac.com 