COUNTY RESOURCES
Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation (MHMRA) of Harris County
http://www.mhmraharris.org/
Youth & Family Counseling Services, Brazoria County
http://www.yfcs.org/
Texana Center, Fort Bend County
http://www.texanacenter.com/
GENERAL MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONERS
The University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center (UTHCPC),
Teaching hospital that delivers a comprehensive program of psychiatric and psychosocial services
to more than 6,100 inpatient admissions and 14,000 outpatient visits annually.
2800 South MacGregor Way
Houston, Texas 77021
713-741-5000
http://hcpc.uth.tmc.edu/
University of Houston Psychological Research and Service
Main Campus of U of H, 4800 Cullen – U of H training facility offering treatment of anxiety, panic, depression, personality disorders, sexual dysfunction; psychological assessment.
713-743-8600
http://www.uh.edu/prsc/
University of Texas Mental Science InstitutePatients with personality disorders, suicidal tendencies, depression and severe psychosomatic problems; general psychiatric care.
1300 Moursund [Medical Center]
Houston, TX 77030
713-500-2500
http://med.uth.tmc.edu/departments/psychiatry/index.html
Baywood Behavioral Systems
Action Crisis Team; assessment and
intervention for those at risk of danger to
themselves or others as in acute emotional
distress.
709 Medical Center Blvd.
Webster, TX 77598
281-332-9550
Cypress Creek Hospital
Psychiatric Assessment Team (PAT); free, 24 hour, on-site intervention for those with acute emotional or substance abuse problems
17750 Cali Drive
Houston, TX 77090
281-586-7600
Devereux Hospital and Neurobehavioral InstituteFree diagnostic evaluation services; counseling for emotionally disturbed and developmentally impaired children and adolescents.
1150 Devereux Drive
League City, TX 77573
281-335-1000 or 800-373-0011
http://leaguecity.devereuxtx.org/
The Alliance for Multicultural Services
A service of Mental Health Association to help refugees from Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Ethiopia who are at risk of emotional crisis.
6440 Hillcroft, Suite 411
Houston, Texas 77081
713 776-4700
http://www.houstonlc.org/ams.htm
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (“NAMI”)
Fountain Park Plaza III
2800 South IH 35, Suite 140
Austin, Texas 78704
800-633-3760
http://www.nami.org
The Arc of Greater Houston.
3737 Dacoma Street, Suite E
Houston, Texas 77092
(713) 957-1600
http://www.thearcofgreaterhouston.com
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance of Houston
3800 Buffalo Speedway, Suite 300
Houston, Texas 77098
(713) 600-1131
http://www.dbsahouston.org
The Menninger Clinic
2801 Gessner Drive
Houston, Texas 77080
800-351-9058
http://www.menningerclinic.com
Baylor Psychiatry Clinic
Baylor College of Medicine
6655 Travis Street, Fifth Floor
Houston, Texas 77030
713-798-4857
Harris County Psychiatric Center
2800 South MacGregor Way
Houston, Texas 77021
713-741-5000
RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN / ADOLESCENTS
Jewish Family Services
Provides counseling to all ages and ethnic backgrounds in a confidential, trusting atmosphere.
4131 S. Braeswood
Houston, TX 77025
713-667-9336
http://www.jfshouston.org/counselingservices.php
DePelchin Children’s Center
Serves children, adults, and families at various locations in the Greater Houston area.
http://www.depelchin.org/
Covenant House
Provides emergency shelter, crisis intervention, transitional housing and community-based services to homeless, runaway, throwaway, and at-risk youth under the age of 21.
1111 Lovett Blvd.
Houston, TX 77006-3898
713-523-2231
http://www.covenanthouse.org/ab_loc_texas.html
Family Preservation Service
Short-term, intensive, therapy for troubled teens
http://www.childwelfare.gov/supporting/preservation/
Family Service Center
Various locations in Metropolitan Houston
713-861-4849
http://www.familyservices.org/
Family Time Foundation
101 Main Street
Humble, TX 77338
281-446-2615
http://www.familytimeccc.org/
Houston Clinic (Family Inst. Of Houston)
Private inpatient and outpatient diagnostic evaluation and treatment for emotional/behavioral problems, family conflicts, depression, alcohol/drug problems, marital problems.
1120 Cypress Station Dr
Houston, TX 77090
281-580-4535
Autism Society of America
713-513-7575
P.O. Box 2871
Houston, Texas 77252-2871
http://www.houstonchapterasa.org
Down Syndrome Association of Houston
P.O. Box 303
Houston, Texas 77001
(713) 682.7237
http://www.dsah.net
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (“ADHD”)
- Attention Deficit Disorders Association
12345 Jones Road, Suite 287-7
Houston, Texas 77070
281-897-0982
- Texas Children’s Hospital
6621 Fannin
Houston, Texas 77030
832-822-3700
http://www.texaschildrens.org/carecenters/learningsupport/programs.aspx
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Al-Anon
713-683-7227
9800 Northwest Freeway, Suite 201
Brookhollow Two Building
Houston, Texas 77092
http://www.houstonalanon.org
Alcoholics Anonymous
Multiple locations and meeting times
(713) 686-6300
http://www.aahouston.org
RESOURCES SPECIFICALLY FOR ATTORNEYS
PROGRAMS
Texas Lawyers Assistance Program (TLAP)A confidential crisis referral program for those challenged by substance abuse and other mental health disorders
1414 Colorado Street
Austin, Texas 78701
800-343-8527
http://www.texasbar.com/template.cfm?section=texas_lawyers_assistance1
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Texas Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers (TLCL)
A nonprofit support group separate & distinct from the State Bar
http://www.texasbar.com/Template.cfm?Section=Texas_Lawyers_Assistance1&Template=/
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Comparison between TLAP & TLCL
http://www.texasbar.com/Template.cfm?Section=Texas_Lawyers_Assistance1&Template=/
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Mental Health links from ABA Commission on Lawyers Assistance Programs
http://www.abanet.org/legalservices/colap/laplinks.html
DVD – PRACTICING FROM THE SHADOWS
“Practicing from the Shadows: Depression and the Legal Profession” DVDs now available.
Call TLAP at 1-800-343-8527 for a free copy or visit the link on the HBA Web site, www.hba.org.
WEB ARTICLES
The Lawyer as Counselor: Representing the Impaired Client
http://www.abanet.org/genpractice/magazine/2004/oct-nov/lawyercounselor.html
Bumps in the Road: Various Articles on Lawyer Mental Health
http://www.abanet.org/genpractice/magazine/2004/oct-nov/index.html
Depression: The Depressed Lawyer
http://www.texasbar.com/Template.cfm?Section=Past_Issues&Template=/
ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=17288
Assisting the Depressed Lawyer
http://www.texasbar.com/Template.cfm?Section=Past_Issues&Template=/
ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=17510
Other Articles on Depression and Mood Disorders
http://www.texasbar.com/Template.cfm?Section=texas_lawyers_assistance1&Template=/
ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=17314
Substance Abuse: The Addicted Lawyer
http://www.texasbar.com/Template.cfm?Section=Past_Issues&Template=/
ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=17289
Assisting the Addicted Lawyer:
http://www.texasbar.com/Template.cfm?Section=Past_Issues&Template=/
ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=17509
Other Articles on Substance Abuse
http://www.texasbar.com/Template.cfm?Section=texas_lawyers_assistance1&Template=/
ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=17387
Articles on Stress Relief and Prevention
http://www.texasbar.com/Template.cfm?Section=texas_lawyers_assistance1&Template=/
ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=17374
Publications Available From American Bar Association
http://www.abanet.org/legalservices/colap/publications.html
HOTLINES
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255), 24 Hours
Texas Lawyers Assistance Program
After-hours and weekends:
1-800-343-8527
MHMRA
Crisis Telephone Intervention,
713-659-3334.
United Way Help Line
713-957-4357
TeenLine
Part of Crisis Interventions of Houston;
manned by trained high school students
- Crisis Hotline
713-HOTLINE
En Espanol 713-526-8088
TeenLine 713-529-TEEN
OTHER SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND REFERRALS
Mental Health America of Greater Houston, Inc.Information on counseling and mental health/retardation, private and public
2211 Norfolk, Suite 810
Houston, Texas 77098
713-523-8963
www.mhahouston.org
Region IV Education Service Center
Referral to public educational services for emotionally disturbed, retarded, and handicapped youth. Information re: school responsibilities and student rights
7145 West Tidwell
Houston, Texas 77092-2096
713-462-7708
http://www.esc4.net/default.aspx?name=pi.departments
United Way Information and Referral Services
Information and social services for adults and children.
50 Waugh Dr
Houston, TX 77007
713-685-2300
http://unitedwayhouston.org/
Survivors of Suicide (S.O.S)
http://www.survivorsofsuicide.com/
Center for Forensic Psychology
Evaluation of expert witness testimony, assessment of emotional, psychological injuries in civil litigations, child custody evaluations, impact of crime-related trauma on victims and their families
John P. Vincent, Ph.D.
4505 Cullen Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77204
713-743-8503
http://www.psychology.uh.edu/CFP
Initiative on Law, Brains, and Behavior at Baylor College of Medicine
Research in law and psychology David Eagleman, Ph.D., Director Department of Neuroscience
Baylor College of Medicine
1 Baylor Plaza
Houston, TX 77030
713-798-6699
http://neuro.bcm.edu/eagleman/neurolaw
ADVOCACY
Advocacy, Inc.
7800 Shoal Creek Blvd. #171-E
Austin, Texas 78757-1024
800-252-9108
Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program
712 Main Street, Suite 2700
Houston, Texas 77002
713-228-0735
http://www.ehvlp.org/home/default.aspx
Lone Star Legal Aid
1415 Fannin Street
Houston, Texas 77002
800-733-8394
http://www.lonestarlegal.org
