Mental Health Programs and Eligibility Information

Mental Health Services provides treatment and assistance to adults with serious and persistent mental illness and also children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbances.  Treatment is comprehensive and directed toward stabilization in the home, workplace, and community.

General Eligibility

  • Proof of residency in Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Robertson, Leon, Madison or Washington county

  • Proof of financial eligibility for services

  • Mental health needs must meet DSHS mandated criteria (target population)

  • Must meet criteria for admission to the specific program

Crisis Services - Call 888-522-8262 

Provides mental health emergency support 24-hours a day, 365 days a year and is the first point of contact to begin eligibility assessment. Staff provides support, information, referrals, and/or crisis intervention referrals, if needed.

Mental Health First Aid

A groundbreaking public education program that helps the public identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses an substance use disorders.  For more information go to http://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org.

Click here for local information on Mental Health First Aid.

Please scan the QR Code below for current MHFA community classes: