Melissa Vasquez, RN, is a bilingual, pediatric registered nurse in rural Texas where most of her patients are on Medicaid. At her clinic, she often treats children who do not have health insurance coverage. She helps families find affordable and timely mental health specialists and access support to pay for medications. Her REACH training will help her better serve her patients and share resources with her colleagues.
September 1, 2026
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free, confidential support 24/7. Individuals can call, text, or chat 988 to connect with trained crisis counselors. This month, we’ll be sharing resources…
