Mental & Behavioral Health
KERRKIND, the Kerr County Inter-agency Directory, is a listing of important support, emergency, resource, and hand up agencies, non-profits and organizations serving the Kerr County and surrounding areas communities.
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CANNON SPEECH SERVICES
To provide pediatric speech therapy as a supplement to school-based speech. Services are provided as a supplement to what insurance does not cover. Services are provided through private pay only. Insurance is NOT accepted. ADDRESS: 1016 Junction Highway, Suite D, Kerrville, Tx 78028, HOURS: Monday – Friday by appointment only PHONE: 830-315-6400 FAX: 830-310-7070 EMAIL: [email protected] Website: cannonspeechservices.com DOYLE SCHOOL COMMUNITY CENTER To provide free transportation services, counseling for mental health, health care navigation to connect citizens with health care solutions, and nutrition-centered events to support in distribution of weekly Food Pantry. Doyle also offers citizenship classes and ESL classes. Clients must live in the Doyle Community District to receive the services listed above. Free Transportation Services (by appointment) provides access to doctor appointments, groceries and other necessities. Counseling (by appointment) provides support for mental health wellness. Health Care Navigation connects citizens with health care solutions. Nutrition-Centered Events include food distribution via the weekly Food Pantry. ADDRESS: 110 W. Barnett Street, Kerrville, TX 78028 HOURS: M-F 8:30 am – 5:30 pm, some classes offered after hours, Saturdays and weekend times vary depending on need CONTACTS: MAIN LINE 830-257-4446 or [email protected] Kate Allen – Program Director 830-257-4446 or [email protected] WEBSITE: www.doylecc.org FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/DoyleCommunityKerrville INSTAGRAM: @doylecenterkerrville FAITHFUL RECOVERY To provide peer support services in mental health and 12-Step Recovery (Sponsorship, discipleship, mentorship). Skill enhancement courses provided in small groups and one-on-one. We do NOT counsel; we refer based on individual needs. Eligibility: Men and women 18 years of age and older Days & Hours of Service: Monday—Walker Community Church in Bandera, LEP – Mental Health Meeting; Thursday—Online Mental Health Meeting Tx.frhillcountry.com at noon; Thursday—By appointment only for one-on-one step study from 2:00 – 4:00 pm; Saturdays—By appointment only for one-on-one study from 3:00 – 6:00 pm; Saturday—Mental health meeting at St. Christophers Episcopal Church, Bandera, 7:00 pm CONTACT: Sabrina Van De Walle, Founder PHONE: 830-890-3266 EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: tx.frhillcountry.com FACEBOOK: Faithful Recovery HILL COUNTRY ADHD COACHING In-person (or Zoom) ADHD Coaching for all ages starting at age 7 or 8. On-demand parent training available. NOT A COUNSELOR. Coaching is dependent on the need, such as planning, prioritizing, social skills (ADHD) related), time management, etc. Small groups are planned as the business grows. Educational consultation is available for parents regarding navigating 504 & Special Education services. A free discovery session is available for those wishing to learn more. All ages starting from about 7 or 8 years old. Coaching available weekly or two times a month. Groups will be added later this year. A person does not have to be diagnosed with ADHD to receive help. ADDRESS: 1016 Junction Highway, Suite D, Kerrville, TX 78028 HOURS: Monday – Friday by appointment only CONTACT: Stacey Cannon PHONE: 830-315-6400 FAX: 830-310-7070 EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: hillcountryadhd.com FB/IG: Hill Country ADHD HILL COUNTRY MHDD – KERR MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC To provide mental health services delivered through a person-centered approach on an evidenced based model: Treatment of major depression disorder, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, and schizophrenia that focuses on measurable outcomes, selected services, tools, and strengths in efforts towards each individual’s recovery goals.
Disqualifications: Non-Texas Resident; Individuals Who are Not an Adult with Severe and Long-Lasting Mental Illness or a Child or Adolescent with Serious Emotional Disturbance; Individuals Who Have a Single Diagnosis of an Intellectual or Developmental Disability or a Single Diagnosis of Substance Use Disorder; Individuals Who Do Not Qualify for a Level of Care that Includes Mental Health Case Management Services; Individuals Who are Eligible for Certain Services from Hill Country MHDD but are Choosing to Decline These Services ADDRESS: 955 Water Street, Kerrville, TX 78028 HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm PHONE: 830-257-6553 FAX: 830-896-4448 CONTACT: Nicole R. Cox, [email protected] WEBSITE: www.hillcountry.org FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/HCMHDDC/ JUNCTION HOUSE To provide an activity center for adults with diagnosis of mental illness. Breakfast & lunch served at no cost. Eligibility: Adults with diagnosis of mental illness ADDRESS: 900 Paschal, Kerrville, TX 78028 HOURS: Wednesday & Friday 10:00 am to 3:00 pm PHONE: 830-257-7781 CONTACT: Marilyn Ketcherside KERRVILLE ISD DISTRICT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES To provide mental health assessment and intervention to KISD students as referred by campuses. Referrals for services for students come from school counselors and administrators. Assessment is non-diagnostic and intervention is short term. Referrals to community mental health providers will be provided and schools will coordinate with these providers as needed. Eligibility: KISD General Education students at all campuses All KISD campuses; Mental Health Services office is located near KISD Central Office HOURS: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm during school year PHONE: 830-257-7385 CONTACT: Anne Carlson, LCSW-S and Leah Tull, LMSW EMAIL: [email protected] [email protected] LAHACIENDA TREATMENT CENTER To provide outreach services, family support, and 12-step meetings after discharge from treatment. The staff is skilled in accepting each individual for who and where they are then providing an individual plan for recovery. Adult programs and programs for men are provided. Treatment is provided for alcoholism, dual diagnosis, mental health and substance abuse, and opioid addiction. Levels of care include outpatient, 12-step, and alternate support. Clinical services include family therapy, group therapy, individual therapy, and life skills. Private insurance and self-pay options are accepted. ADDRESS: 429 Earl Garrett Street, Kerrville, TX 78028 PHONE: 830-238-4222 HELP LINE: 888-771-6276 (available 24/7) WEBSITE: www.lahacienda.com NEW HOPE COUNSELING SERVICES (HILL COUNTRY CHRISTIAN COUNSELING CENTER, INC.) To provide professional, evidence-based mental health counseling services and well-being across the family life cycle for all in the Hill Country area in English or Spanish. New Hope provides a wide array of services, such as, but not limited to: grief/loss; violence/abuse-sexual, substance abuse; anger management; PTSD; anxiety/depression; veteran’s issues; play therapy; trauma-focused strategies; and integrated behavioral healthcare with a focus on diabetes, obesity, smoking cessation, etc. Helping to promote personal development and independence, the New Hope therapists counsel with individuals: children from 4 years of age, adolescents, teens, adults, the elderly as well as couples and families; inclusive of all faiths and all socio-economic levels. Medicare, Medicaid, and most insurance accepted; sliding fee scale & financial assistance available for those below 200% Federal poverty guidelines. The 18-week BIPP State-approved curriculum is provided every Monday evening from 6-8 pm. Call for details/registration. New Hope does NOT provide psychology/psychiatry services or medication. Eligibility Criteria: All are welcomed for outpatient mental healthcare. Please visit website www.newhopecounselingtx.org to review therapists and complete & submit intake packet for adults and/or children—English or Spanish. The New Hope office then calls to schedule the appointment. Requests may be made for therapist; no referral is required. The number of counseling services provided to be determined between client and therapist. ADDRESS: 1127 East Main, Suite 100, Kerrville, TX 78028 (In the Hill Country Resource building (HCRC), best known as BCFS HOURS: By appointment 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday; Additional appointment times may be available as needed; In-person or distance counseling available (phone, face-time, zoom, etc.) PHONE: 830-257-3009 (New Hope Office) CONTACT: Brenda Fudge, Director EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: https://www.newhopecounselingtx.org FACEBOOK: facebook.com/New-Hope-Counseling-Center-232557453572973/ SAN ANTONIO COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG AWARENESS (SACADA) HILL COUNTRY COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE (HCCADA) To provide prevention programs and services, education and outpatient treatment & recovery support for Bandera, Bexar, Kendall & Kerr Counties. Most substance use prevention services are free of charge & include youth prevention programs taught in elementary, middle, & high schools; adult & community prevention presentations; & fun, creative activities for school districts, civic & parent organizations, & senior centers. We can provide presentations on stress relief, bullying, communication skills & journaling. We also provide mental health awareness training &, for a fee, alcohol & drug assessments. Education services include court ordered classes like the Drug Offender Education Program, DWI Education and DWI Intervention, referral services, Victim’s Impact Panel, Alcohol Awareness/Minor in Possession courses, & tobacco counseling & education. HCCADA’s Kerrville office also conducts 5-Panel Hair Follicle drug tests. Outpatient treatment & recovery services include individual & group counseling. Parent Awareness & Drug Risk Education (PADRE), & recovery support services. LOCATION: Hill Country Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse - 102 Business Drive, Kerrville, TX 78028 HOURS: Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm GROUP COUNSELING: Monday – Wednesday 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm CONTACT: Andrea Salazar, ACPS Director Youth Prevention; Phone: 830-428-8797 Kristen Staton, Youth Prevention Specialist; Phone: 210-225-4741 (Ext. 5010) EMAIL: [email protected] (Andrea Salazar); [email protected] (Kristen Staton) WEBSITES: HCCADA – www.hccada.org; SACADS – www.sacada.org FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/SACADATex |