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Our unique story encompasses the thousands of lives we’ve impacted through access to health care and higher education in an area with several health care professional shortages.

WAYS TO GIVE

Together we've raised over $30 million but our capital campaign continues with a goal to raise another $25 million!

Building Hope Together

Together we've raised over $30 million but our capital campaign continues with a goal to raise another $25 million!

Sep 16, 20251 min read

Texas Tech Health El Paso and Opportunity Center deepen mental health outreach with Reach Resilience Grant

Reaching for Opportunity

Homeless and struggling with schizophrenia, Lerma wandered the streets of El Paso. A chance encounter at a downtown park led him to the Opportunity Center for the Homeless, where he received not only shelter and a meal, but also — crucially — a connection to mental health care through Texas Tech Health El Paso’s Project Opportunity. That moment marked the beginning of his journey back to stability and possibility.

Aug 28, 20254 min read

Peter Thompson, M.D., M.S., Chair of Texas Tech Health El Paso's Department of Psychiatry stands next to a seated Ray Tullis, Found and Director, Opportunity Center for the Homeless at the Project Opportunity launch.

Project Opportunity to Address the Mental Health Gap

New initiative will increase access to mental health support and resources for the region's homeless population. Using remote video technology and partnering with Bank of America and the Opportunity Center of El Paso, medical students and psychiatry residents will provide services to the community members starting in June.

Jun 21, 20244 min read