C.A.R.E. Chemical Awareness Resources & Education

214-526-8986

Will conduct individual screenings using Columbia University TeenScreen program.
www.Care-Dallas.org

Suicide and Crisis Center

214-828-1000

Columbia University TeenScreen offered to schools.
www.sccenter.org

Adapt Community Solutions

877-738-9336

Adapt provides emergency and crisis services through telephone, mobile and clinic services with the goals being immediate crisis resolution, deflection from hospitalization, linkage with needed resources and maintenance of current community placement.
www.adaptusa.com

CONTACT

972-233-TEEN (8336)

Provides 24-hour immediate, confidential, telephone intervention crisis support; information and referral; emergency aid, emergency transportation and a connection to resources. Education programs also available.
www.contactcrisisline.org or www.teencontact.org

Dallas Metrocare Crisis Hotline

214-330-7722

Clinical consultation is available 24 hours per day, seven days a week through the crisis services team.
www.metrocareservices.org

Suicide and Crisis Center

214-828-1000

Confidential telephone crisis support, information and referral services 24 hours a day. Professional training on crisis intervention mode; community education; debriefing services offered to schools and businesses to deal with aftermath of suicide; structured grief support groups.
www.sccenter.org

Turning Point Rape Crisis Center of Collin County

972-985-0951

24-hour telephone crisis intervention counseling, advocacy and support to victims of sexual assault and their families and friends; provides education on sexual assault awareness and support groups for victims.
www.theturningpoint.org

Collin County Substance Abuse Program

972-424-1460

Provides alcohol/drug assessments and information; school and community presentations. Adolescent assessments are free.
www.co.collin.tx.us/substance_abuse/index.jsp

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)

817-654-7100

The DBSA-Dallas is locally-run, independent affiliate of the National DBSA, which is the largest support organization in the nation devoted exclusively to mood disorders. DBSA-Dallas provides a peer support group for adolescents with depression or bipolar disorder.
www.dbsa-dallas.net

Greater Dallas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse

214-522-8600

Provides information and referral, prevention programs, juvenile diversion programs and an extensive network of supportive services on alcohol, tobacco and HIV.
www.gdcada.org

Mental Health America (MHA) of Greater Dallas

214-871-2420

Advocacy; education and prevention programs; support groups; education in the schools program K-12; speakers bureau.
www.mhadallas.org

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Dallas, Inc.

214-341-7133

Information and referral; monthly meetings; newsletters; events; support groups; family classes; advocacy for the mentally ill.
www.namidallas.org

UT Southwestern Community Referral Line for Mental Health Services

214-648-0899

CCD Counseling

(940) 382-5328 or (800) 897-7068

Counseling services through four locations in Denton, Decatur, Lewisville and Farmers Branch. Sliding scale fees available. Two programs, Family Connection and Family Tree, provide free (funded by the state of Texas, TDFPS-STAR) short-term services for at-risk youth and their families.
www.ccdcounseling.com

Child and Family Guidance Centers

214-351-3490

Counseling services include individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and play therapy. A certified Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker will provide therapy weekly or bi-monthly in a 50 minute session individualized to meet specific needs. Through the development of a treatment plan, goals are identified and established. Therapy is focused on healing past trauma, developing coping skills, and learn how to adjust to life stressors.
www.childrenandfamilies.info

Children's Medical Center

214-456-5900

The outpatient psychiatry services offered at Children's include assessment and treatment of mental and behavioral disorders. Services include psychiatric, psychological and neuropsychological evaluation; individual, family and group therapy; and medication management. Specialty clinics include depression, bipolar disorder and autism. In some cases, patients managed in these clinics may be offered enrollment in a clinical trial or other research program.
www.childrens.com

Christian Works for Children

972-960-9981

Family counseling services (with bilingual counselor on staff) include family, marital and individual counseling aimed at helping children have healthy families. GriefWorks is a support activity for children 5-18. Adoption and maternity services offered. Sliding scale fees; maternity services free.
www.christian-works.org

Dallas Metrocare Services

877-283-2121

A comprehensive array of services to help teens and adults with mental illnesses, developmental disabilities and severe emotional problems.
www.metrocareservices.org

Galaxy Counseling Center

972-272-4429

Provides individual therapy, family therapy, play therapy, teen and adult anger management, truancy intervention and prevention and psychological evaluations. All services are provided on a sliding fee basis making counseling accessible for those on a fixed income.
www.galaxycounseling.org

Jewish Family Service of Dallas

972-437-9950

Offers a clinical, therapeutic service that addresses personal emotional crises such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders; the additional challenges faced by those with special needs; difficulties adjusting to new or unexpected situations; conflicts in interpersonal relationships with parents, teachers, siblings, or peers; and the commonly shared challenges of growing up.
www.jfsdallas.org

Lifepath Systems

972-422-5939

Screening and referrals; individual and group counseling; psychiatric consultation and medication review; family support; play therapy; crisis intervention for children through age 17. Will assist in obtaining benefit resources.
www.lifepathsystems.org

Neighborhood Youth and Family Counseling of Richardson

972-744-4858

Provides programs for juvenile first offenders, community service and restitution, assessments and professional counseling. Services available on weekends and for the Spanish-speaking population.
www.nyfcr.org

Pastoral Counseling and Education Center

214-526-4525

Provides child, adolescent and family counseling. Numerous group therapy opportunities. Adjusted fee scale based on income and family size.
www.pcec-counseling.org

Salesmanship Club Youth and Family Centers

214-915-4700

Outpatient family therapy to assist families with children and adolescents who are experiencing difficulties at home, in school, or in the community; child assessments; therapeutic after-school program; skill-based parent training. All services offered regardless of ability to pay.
www.salesmanshipclub.org

Centro de Mi Salud

214-941-0798

A behavioral health agency that provides outpatient services designed especially to fit the needs of the Latino client and/or family. Clients will not encounter language or cultural barriers because all professional staff is bilingual. Serving the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex, the Centro is composed of specialized and licensed professionals including psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors and clinical social workers. Services include psychiatric evaluations, medication management, clinical evaluation and testing, counseling and parenting classes. Medicaid, CHIP and private insurance accepted.
www.centromisalud.com

Child and Family Guidance Centers

214-351-3490

Largest full-spectrum provider of mental health services for children in the community. Sliding scale, free or reduced-cost services are provided for low income and “working poor” families.
www.childrenandfamilies.info

Children's Medical Center

214-456-5900

Provides psychiatric day treatment programs for adolescents with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, school avoidance/refusal, behavioral disturbance and pervasive developmental disorders. Also has inpatient treatment for eating disorders and mood disorders.
www.childrens.com

Dallas Metrocare Services

877-283-2121

A comprehensive array of services to help teens and adults with mental illnesses, developmental disabilities and severe emotional problems. Also provides some in-home services.
www.metrocareservices.org

Green Oaks Hospital

972-770-1818

Inpatient care for adults or adolescents who are in need of 24-hour hospitalization including psychiatric evaluations, 24-hour nursing care, crisis intervention, and ongoing medical, behavioral and nutritional therapy.
www.greenoakspsych.com

Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas

214-345-7355

Provides inpatient psychiatric services, behavioral health intensive outpatient program, chemical dependency intensive outpatient program, eating disorder outpatient and partial hospitalization programs, and neuropsychology services for patients 18 years and older.
www.texashealth.org/body_subsite.cfm?id=2851

Seay Center at Presbyterian Hospital—Plano

972-981-8301

Provides adolescent mental health and substance abuse/alcohol intensive outpatient programs; inpatient and day programs for mental health and substance abuse/alcoholism.
www.texashealth.org/body.cfm?id=986

Timberlawn Mental Health System

800-426-4944

Timberlawn offers a comprehensive range of services for children and adolescents with psychiatric or substance abuse problems. Levels of care are available for every situation.
www.timberlawn.com

University Behavioral Health—Denton

940-320-8100

Provides substance abuse and alcoholism intensive outpatient programs for adults and adolescents; inpatient and day programs for mental health and substance abuse/alcoholism.
www.ubhdenton.com

Breaking the Silence: Teaching the Next Generation about Mental Illness

An innovative teaching tool for three grade levels—upper elementary, middle and high school—that replaces fiction with fact and teaches tolerance toward young people struggling with mental illness.
www.btslessonplans.org

Grant Halliburton Foundation

972-744-9798

Provides presentations and education programs for teens, parents and people who work with youth. Other programs include Coffee Days, a support group for mothers of teens and young adults with mental illnesses, and I AM H·E·R·E, a coalition for teen/young adult mental health.
www.granthalliburton.org

Practical Parent Education

469-752-2275

Parent education classes; support groups; parent resource library; family therapy group; ADHD. Fee for parenting classes but all parents welcome regardless of ability to pay.
www.practicalparent.org

Rainbow Days

214-887-0726

Teaches children and youth a set of essential life skills: skills to help them learn how to cope with difficult family situations, resist peer pressure, set and achieve goals, and refuse alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
www.rdikids.org

Teens Can Survive

214-802-1954

Provides community education on teen depression and suicide to schools, church youth groups and other youth organizations.
www.sccenter.org

Teen CONTACT

972-233-0866

Offers gatekeeper training and presentations on mental health and teen issues. Serves as a resource center for educators, counselors, youth group leaders and parents by providing links to other agencies regarding teen issues.
www.teencontact.org

Pediatric Psychiatry Research Program

214-456-8918

UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children’s Medical Center has ongoing research studies in the areas of depression, suicidal behavior, bipolar disorder and ADHD. Evaluation and treatment for participants accepted into the studies is free.
teenhealth@utsouthwestern.edu