This week:

> The screwworm pest is under control in Yucatán, authorities say

> Free mental health counseling, now in Mérida’s Altabrisa area

> From the street to our hearts: Mérida unveils a new program for rescued dogs

> What does it mean to be part of the LGBTQ+ community in Yucatán? A new study aims to find out

> Attention all vehicle owners in Yucatán, it’s time to renew your license plates

But also:

The Maya Embroidery exhibit at the Gran Museo del Mundo Maya

The Impossible Workshop and Insects: Extinct and Endangered at Museo de la Luz

Read La Jornada Maya's feature on the caracara or Mexican eagle

Free municipal mental health centers, Alma Nova:

https://merida.gob.mx/salud/salud_mental.php

Make an appointment by calling Ayuntatel: 999 942 00 00 ext. 86900

24/7 mental health hotline: 800 108 8000

24/7 women’s emergency hotline: 800 455 7672

For referrals to English-speaking therapists, email us at editor@yucatantoday.com; your privacy is guaranteed.

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