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Mental Health
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“Mental health is ‘a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.’ It is estimated that only about 17% of U.S adults are considered to be in a state of optimal mental health.”
Facts about Children’s Mental Health:
- One in five children has a diagnosable mental disorder.
- One in 10 youth has serious mental health problems that are severe enough to impair how they function at home, school, or in the community.
- The onset of major mental illness may occur as early as 7 to 11 years old.
- 21% of low-income children and youth ages 6 through 17 have mental health problems.
- 75% to 80% of children and youth in need of mental health services do not receive them.
Resources in the Greater Waco Area:STARRY Counseling
3001 W Waco Dr.
Waco, TX 76707
(254) 399-6552
Counseling is available at no cost for families with children from birth to 17 years of age, with supportive funding provided in part by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
http://www.childrenatheartministries.org/page.aspx?pid=1243
Heart of Texas MHMR
110 S. 12th StreetWaco, TX 76703
(254) 752-3451
Clients that are diagnosed with bi-polar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and major depression are offered assistance with medication. Brief cognitive-behavioral therapy is available for clients with major depression. Variety of services for mentally ill, suicide prevention, psychiatric services.
Heart of Texas MHMR Klaras Center for Families
1105 W. Jefferson Ave
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 752-7889
Klaras Center for Families (known as KCF) assists children and adolescents, ages three through 17, who evidence significant emotional and/or behavioral difficulties. These children must demonstrate a need for intensive services and meet eligibility requirements.
http://www.hotrmhmr.org/mhkcf.html
DePaul Psychiatric Hospital
301 Londonderry Dr.
Waco, TX 76712
(254) 776-5970
Inpatient services are available for suicidal and homicidal clients. Outpatient services are available for severely depressed clients. Psychological services, suicide prevention, substance abuse counseling.
Family Health Center Counseling and Children’s Services
1600 Providence Drive
Waco, Texas 76707
254-313-4500
Methodist Children’s Home
1111 Herring Avenue
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 772-2910
Case management, referral services, & support groups; help for grandparents raising grandchildren (GAPP).
www.methodistchildrenshome.org
Advocacy Center
2323 Columbus Avenue
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 752-9330
Free counseling available with Spanish speaking counselor concerning victims of verbal, physical, and sexual abuse, domestic violence.
www.advocacycntr.org
Web Resources
Addiction Resource from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)Center for Disease Controlhttp://www.cdc.gov/features/childrensmentalhealth/
Center for School Mental HealthChildren’s Defense Fundhttp://www.childrensdefense.org/library/data/mental-health-factsheet.pdf
National Center for Children in Poverty
http://www.nccp.org/publications/pub_687.html
Resources for EducatorsYouth Mental Health First Aid