Mental Health

  • “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 Street

    Waco, 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.

     

    www.providence.net/depaul

    Family Health Center Counseling and Children’s Services

    1600 Providence Drive

    Waco, Texas 76707

    254-313-4500

     http://www.wacofhc.org

     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 Control

    http://www.cdc.gov/features/childrensmentalhealth/

    National Center for Children in Poverty

    http://www.nccp.org/publications/pub_687.html

    Resources for Educators
     Youth Mental Health First Aid
     
     
     
     

     

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