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Mental Health Resource and Crisis Manual
PO Box 4096, Alvin TX 77512 www.namigulfcoast.org
281-585-3100 888-554-2264 409-944-4329
It is the mission of NAMI Gulf Coast to support and educate families and professionals about mental illness and advocate for services for people with brain disorders.
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Table of Contents NAMI Gulf Coast Support Programs………………………………………………………………………. 4 Children’s Services……………………………………………………………………………………………………5 Clinical Trials……………………………………………………………………………………………………………7 College Social Work Programs………………………………………………………………………………….7 Faith Based Charities………………………………………………………………………………………………..8 Financial Assistance………………………………………………………………………………………………….9 Food Assistance………………………………………………………………………………………………………..11 Food Pantries……………………………………………………………………………………………………………12 Healthcare……………………………………………………………………………………………………………....15 Housing Information…………………………………………………………………………………………………18 Intensive Outreach Programs……………………………………………………………………………………19 Legal Assistance………………………………………………………………………………………………………..19 Medication Assistance……………………………………………………………………………………………….21 Mental Health Deputies…………………………………………………………………………………………….22 Personal Care & Assisted Living…………………………………………………………………………………23 Psychiatric Hospitals………………………………………………………………………………………………….24 Shelters……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..26 State and National Numbers for Information and Support…………………………………………27 Substance Abuse………………………………………………………………………………………………………..28 Support Group Resources (other than NAMI GC)……………………………………………………….29 Therapists & Psychiatrists…………………………………………………………………………………………..31
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Transportation……………………………………………………………………………………………………………36 Other Non-Profits……………………………………………………………………………………………………….37 Veteran Services…………………………………………………………………………………………………………41 Warning Signs of a Mental Health Problem………………………………………………………………..42 Finding Help………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..42 Deciding Which Professional to Call……………………………………………………………………………43 Dealing with Medicines and Mental Health Professionals……………………………………………43 Paying for Help…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….45 Evaluating Therapy for Children…………………………………………………………………………………..45 How to Know When You Should Stop Therapy…………………………………………………………….46 Practical Tips for Parents……………………………………………………………………………………………..47 Working with the Schools…………………………………………………………………………………………….48 Dealing with Mental Illness in Your Child……………………………………………………………………..49 Ideas that Help Consumers…………………………………………………………………………………………..50 Taking Care of Yourself…………………………………………………………………………………………………51 Planning for your Consumers Future…………………………………………………………………………….53 Consumer Rights…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..53 Coping with a Crisis……………………………………………………………………………………………………….54 Crisis Information Page………………………………………………………………………………………………….56 Warning Signs of Suicide………………………………………………………………………………………………..57 A special thanks to all of our supporters who helped make this possible:………………………58
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NAMI Gulf Coast Programs
Family Support & Chapter Meetings
Northern Brazoria Chapter: 2206 N. Gordon St. The Light House Alvin, Texas Care & Share 6:00-7:00 PM Guest Speaker 7:00-8:00 PM
Meets every third Thursday President Gerald Mitchell
Galveston Chapter: St. Michael’s Episcopal Church 1601 Lake Rd. La Marque, Texas Care & Share 6:00-7:00 PM Guest Speaker 7:00-8:00 PM
Meets every second Monday President: Louis Sanchez
Southern Brazoria Chapter: Brazosport Regional Healthcare Center 100 Medical Dr. Rm. B & C Lake Jackson, Texas Care & Share 6:00-7:00 PM Guest Speaker 7:00-8:00 PM
Meets every second Thursday President: Dean Price
Consumer Support Groups
Santa Fe Day Program Lone Oak Ranch 7000 Ave. B Santa Fe, Texas
Contact: Judy Forbrich 281-585-3100 Wednesday 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Alvin Day Program The Light House 2206 N. Gordon St. Alvin, Texas
Contact: Judy Forbrich 281-585-3100 Tuesday 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
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Children’s Services
The Children’s Center Programs
The Children’s Center 4428 Ave. N Galveston, Texas 409-765-5212 www.thechildrenscenterinc.org
P.O. Box 2600 Galveston, Texas
The Children’s Center Training and Volunteering 409-762-5300
CPR, First Aid-Conflict Prevention/Intervention
The Jameson Center Therapeutic Foster Care Program 281-282-1301
A childhood placement agency
Galveston Island Transitional Living Program for Older Homeless Youth 409-770-9500
Ages 18-22 year olds Training on home living skills, community living skills, educational and vocational skills to achieve independent living
Emergency Shelter for Families & Older Homeless Youth 409-621-1228
Provides shelter for homeless parents and their children
The Safe Place Advocacy Program 409-763-8861 Hotline 888-763-8861
Helping families and youth in risk of being homeless or in crisis up to age 22
Community Outreach and Assistance Program 4415 Avenue L Galveston, Texas 409-765-6561
Aid to indigent children and adults
Brazoria County Youth Homes 3315 FM 523 Oyster Creek, Texas 979-233-7281
Ages 7-17 Residential care & treatment
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Other Children’s Services
The Harris School 900 Lovett Blvd. Houston, Texas 713-526-2046
Teach children with emotional & mental health needs.
Child & Adolescent Bipolar Foundation 847-492-8519 222.pbkids.org
Education, support, & advocacy for children, adolescents, & families
The Cerebellum Center 214-303-9827 [email protected]
Medication & free treatments aiding children who have learning difficulties, ADHD, or Asperger’s Syndrome
Systems of Hope 600 Chimney Rock Houston, Texas 713-HOPE www.systemsofhope.org
Youth Service Center Ages 6-15 with referral, has mental health diagnosis, IQ 70+, & lives in Harris County
De Pelchin Children’s Center 1700 FM 517 Rd. East Dickinson, Texas 281-337-5489 888-730-2335 www.depelchin.org
Counseling, short term intensive treatment, family education classes, teenage pregnancy prevention programs, foster care, adoption & post-adoption services
Child Advocacy Center 5710 Ave. S ½ Galveston, Texas 409-741-6000 www.galvestoncac.com
Prevention, intervention, & treatment of child abuse offers medical, legal, mental health & law enforcement staff
BACH Rehabilitation Center 120 Hospital Dr. Angleton, Texas 979-849-7060
Early childhood intervention (infant to 3) developmental delays, PT, OT, speech, & nutrition services
Pediatric Occupational Therapy Services Angleton Danbury Medical Center 135 East Hospital Dr. Angleton, Texas 979-848-9195
Specializes in the treatment & management of children & adolescents with various congenital & developmental disorders or diseases that interfere with daily living.
Asperger/Autism Tutor 832-434-1368
Contact: Teresa Swan, MA, Reading & Math $30.00 an hour
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Clinical Trials
Lake Jackson Area
R/D Clinical Research 979-297-3535 866-297-4032 www.clinicaltrials.gov www.centerwatch.com
Various studies in children, adolescents, & adults Compensation for time & travel
Houston Area
Red Oaks Psychiatry 281-893-7559 x 226 Claghorn Lesem Research Clinic 713-665-6446 Mercury Pharma www.mercurypharma.com
713-777-5343
Lilly Clinical Trail Support Center www.lillytrials.com
1-877-285-4559
Bayou City Research 832-251-7000 Mood Disorder Center at Baylor College of Medicine
713-798-6663
College Social Work Programs
Galveston College 409-763-6551 Alvin Community College 281-756-3652
Chemical Dependency, Counseling, AA Degree Program in Social Work, Chemical Dependency, & Counseling Certificate Program
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Faith Based Charities
Catholic Charities Galveston 4418 Ave. M #1 Galveston, Texas 409-762-2143 Galveston 6811 Steward Rd. Galveston, Texas 409-762-2062 Texas City 619 4th St. Ave. N Texas City, Texas 409-949-9884 www.catholiccharities.org
Family counseling, foster care, adoption, senior services, pregnant & parenting adolescent services. Serves Seniors
Interfaith Caring Ministries Resale shops 118 W. Bay Area Blvd. Webster, Texas 281-332-2025 631 FM 270 League City, Texas 281332-9894 Assistance & Food Pantries League City & Dickinson 151 Park Ave. League City, Texas 281-332-3881 HIS Ministries-Santa Fe & Hitchcock 4205 Jackson Santa Fe, Texas 409-925-4697 www.icmtx.org
Utilities & rent assistance, gas voucher for medical appointments, food & transportation for seniors to doctor appointments & counseling services available. 9:00-11:15 Monday, Wednesday, & Friday By appointment only 9:00-1:00 Monday, Wednesday, & Saturday By appointment only
Christian Helping Hands 3402 Swensen Pearland, Texas 281-485-9776 www.christianhelpinghands.org
Assistance with basic needs & food pantry
St. Thomas Center 415 South Erskine Angleton, Texas 979-849-9458
Free health clinic, rent, utility, RX assistance, food panty, & homeless address location
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St. Vincent’s Episcopal House 2817 Post Office St. Galveston, Texas 409-763-8521 www.stvhope.org
Food, shelter, eye care, healthcare, psychiatric, childcare, & free clinic Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Financial Assistance
Social Security Administration Disability (SSA) 800-772-1213 Galveston County 4918 A Seawall Galveston, Texas 409-766-3631 Brazoria County 2921 N. Valderas Angleton, Texas 800-772-1213 979-848-2177
Apply For SSI, disability, & retirement benefits
Assurance Wireless 888-898-4888
Free phone & 200 free minutes a month
Allsup Life Reclaimed 800-279-4357 x 2020 Apply.allsup.com
Assists with filing SSDI & Medicare-related services
LITE-UP Texas Program Reliant Energy 800-241-7011 Assistance Hotline 888-782-8477
Low income assistance on electricity including people who receive food stamps, Medicaid, AHDC, SSI & SSDI
Lifeline Program 866-454-8387 Assistance Hotline 888-782-8477 Lifelinessupport.org
Low income assistance with monthly cost of basic telephone service for food stamps, Medicaid, SSI & SSDI recipients
Imagine Enterprises 1402 Spring Cress Ln. Seabrook, Texas 281-474-7887
Employment for the disabled
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Hitchcock Family Welfare 6915 2nd St. Hitchcock, Texas 409-986-5632
Offers financial assistance to qualified individuals
Department Brazoria County Indigent Health Care 432 East Mulberry Angleton, Texas 979-864-1884
Proof of identification & residence required
Galveston County Social Services 123 25th St. Galveston, Texas 409-770-5583
Utilities, rental assistance, some RX assistance, & food vouchers for Galveston residents
Salvation Army Alvin- 1212 S. Durant Alvin, Texas 281-585-4516 Texas City- 4201 FM 1765 (Texas Ave.) 409-935-1190 Angleton- 960 E. Mulberry St. 979-848-8106 Galveston- 2228 Broadway St. 409-839-4771 Freeport- 168 N. Ave. J 979-233-5429
Offers Financial assistance to established section 8 individuals 8:00 AM-12:00PM 1:00 PM-4:00 PM Must have ID for shelter Resale shop & shelter Resale shop & shelter
American Red Cross Galveston Branch- 409-750-9172 Texas City Branch- 619 4th Ave. Texas City, Texas 409-945-7200 Angleton Branch- 120 E. Myrtle St. Angleton, Texas 979-849-6439 [email protected] www.houstonredcross.org
Assistance following local or national disaster, home fires, or floods Offers shelter, food, & clothing
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La Marque Aid & Guidance 2222 Cedar Dr. La Marque, Texas 409-938-7852
Utilities, food, & rent assistance for La Marque residents only
Allied Disability Services 409-945-0246
Contact: David Matthews Helps assist when disability claims are denied
Texas Health & Human Services Commission Galveston-123 Rosenberg 5th Floor 409-763-0277 Texas City- 714 Loop 197 409-948-1701 Clute- 794 S. Brazosport Blvd. 979-265-1291 Alvin- 3403 Mustang Rd. 281-331-0730
Apply for Medicaid, CHIPS, TANF & food stamps
Santa Fe Family Services 4205 Jackson St. Santa Fe, Texas 409-927-4133
Offers financial assistance to qualified individuals in Santa Fe
Brazoria County Community Development and Welfare Department 1524 East Mulberry Angleton, Texas 979-864-1427
Assists with housing & utility to Reliant customers that are in Brazoria County Call for an appointment
River of Hope 796 S. Brazosport Blvd. Clute, Texas 979-388-0280 www.riverofhopetx.org
Assists with rent & utilities if BISD resident has experienced a crisis in the last 4 months.
Food Assistance
A blessing in a Bowl The Hope Center New Hope Missionary Baptist Church 1029 Wilson Rd. Clute, Texas 979-865-6700
Saturday before the 4th Sunday of each month
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Angel food Ministries—Local Host Sites
Angel Food Ministries All locations listed by zip code on website. www.angelfoodministries.org
Angel food items $31 a box. Monthly deadline & menu on website Lone Star accepted
The Brazosport Christian Center 211 S. Lazy Ln. Clute, Texas 979-265-3590 www.bccplace.org
No qualifications Lone Star accepted
First Missionary Baptist Church 326 West 4th St. Freeport, Texas 979-233-2511 www.fbcfreeport.org
No qualifications Lone Star accepted
Chocolate Bayou Baptist Church 831 FM 2917 Rd. Alvin, Texas 281-331-4619 www.chocolatebayoubaptistchurch.com
No qualifications Lone Star Accepted
Family Life Church 220 Lake Rd. Lake Jackson, Texas 979-297-2811 www.slclakejackson.com
No qualifications Lone Star Accepted
Living Faith Outreach 3700 Deats Rd. Dickinson, Texas 281-309-0799 www.livingfaithoutreach.org
Contact: Lisa Frisby Lone Star Accepted
Food Pantries
Brazoria County Food Pantries
Alvin Food Bank 1212 South Durant Alvin, Texas 281-824-8871
Co-Directors: Bob & Beth Thomas Call for appointment on Tuesday or Friday 1:00-3:00 PM Food donated on Wednesday & Friday 11:00-12:00 AM or 1:00-3:00 PM
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Brazosport Cares Food Panty Clute, Lake Jackson, & Freeport Texas 979-239-1255
Director: Lisa Tuesday & Thursday 9:00-11:30 AM Proof of residency, SS card & income proof required
Pearland Neighborhood Center 2335 N. Texas Ave. Pearland, Texas 281-485-1987
Food Pantry, baby pantry, computer room & medical assistance
Community Food Pantry Angleton 216 Murray St. Angleton, Texas 979-848-1285 www.communityfoodpantry.com
Tuesday & Thursday 9:30-11:00 AM
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 1305 W. 5th St. Freeport, Texas 979-233-3673 www.stpaulfreeport.net
Collects and donates food from local food pantry
St. Thomas Center 415 S. Erskine Angleton, Texas 979-849-1285
Food & clothing vouchers Monday-Thursday 9:30-11:30 AM Clothing Store open Tuesday-Thursday 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Food Basket #1 Wesley Dr. Clute, Texas 979-388-0024
Collects and donates from local food marts
Believers Sanctuary 111 Houston St. Alvin, Texas
Saturdays 6:00 AM First come, first serve
Galveston County food Pantries
Catholic Charities Galveston- 6811 Steward Rd. Galveston, Texas 409-762-2162 Texas City- 2000 Texas Ave. Ste. 500 Texas City, Texas 409-942-4324 409-948-0405 pantry www.catholiccharities.org
Rental, food, and utility assistance-Photo ID and proof of income required Pantry hours are Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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St. Mary’s Catholic Church 1612 E. Walker League City, Texas 281-332-3031
Wednesday & Thursday 10:00-12:00 AM
Living Faith Outreach 3700 Deats Rd. Dickinson, Texas 281-309-0799
3rd Tuesday of the month from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Texas Avenue Baptist Church 320 Texas Ave. League City, Texas 281-332-2599
Wednesdays 5:30 PM-7:00 PM ID & League City address required
Lighthouse Christian Ministries 800 Grand Ave. Bacliff, Texas 281-339-3033
2nd Saturday at 7:30 PM and 4th Saturday of the month at 11:00 AM
La Marque Aid & Guidance 2222 Cedar Dr. La Marque, Texas 409-938-7852
Appointments only Sunday-Thursday 9:00 AM-1:00 PM and 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Resident help with rent, utilities, food, & clothing
Gleanings From the Harvest Client Choice Food Program 903 53rd St. Galveston, Texas 409-744-4384 Mobile Food Distribution Program Schedule San Leon San Leon Community Church Corner of 9th & Ave. H La Marque Rising Star Baptist Church 302 Oak St. N. Crystal Beach Bolivar Peninsula Community Outreach 1750 Hwy. 87 Texas City Interfaith Collaborative 624 Fourth Ave. N Dickinson New Beginnings Ministries 12802 FM 3436 Galveston West Point Baptist Church 3003 Ave. M www.gfthgavleston.org
Contact Janet Castillo Monday-Friday 8:40 AM-4:00 PM Proof of income, residency, photo ID, & utility bill required. Friday at 10:00 AM Tuesday at 10:00 AM Monday at 2:00 PM Wednesday at 10:00 AM Monday at 10:00 AM Monday at 10:00 AM Thursday at 1:00 AM
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Healthcare
The Gulf Coast Center-MHMR
Community Mental Health Clinics: 7510 FM 1765 Texas City, Texas 281-585-7430 409-935-6083 409-935-0127 Fax www.gcmhmr.com Mainland Community Service Center- 18 & Up 7510 FM 1765 Texas City, Texas 409-935-6083 281-585-7430 Southern Brazoria Community Service 101 Tigner Angleton, Texas 979-848-0933 Northern Brazoria Community Service 101 Brennan Alvin, Texas 281-585-7300 409-944-4380 Galveston Island Community Service 123 Rosenberg 6th Floor Galveston, Texas 409-944-4479 281-585-7479
Director: Sarah Holt MH Adult Clinics and Mobile Outreach Teams Nurses on Duty Program Manager: Sandy Patterson Program Manager: Tony Kelly Program Manager: Tony Kelly Program Manager: Lisa Odom
Other Healthcare
Houston MHMR 713-970-4400 Sweeny Community Hospital 205 N. McKinney Sweeny, Texas 979-548-3311 ext. 1151
Heritage Program for senior adults
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Teen Health Center Mental Health 409-354-9615 Ball High 409-766-5750 Austin 409-761-3516 Central 409-761-6216 La Marque High 409-938-7250 Blocker Middle 409-916-0270
Telemedicine & Case Mgt. for children 0-22 yrs. Needing mental health services.
4 C’s Clinic La Marque 409-938-7221 Galveston 409-763-7200 Texas City 409-941-0474 4C’s Walk In Clinic 2000 Texas Ave. Ste. 200 Texas City, Texas www.gchd.org
Galveston county resident Healthcare provided with or without insurance. Medical & RX Saturdays 10:00-5:00 PM Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Call for days open till 8:00 PM
Live Oak Clinic 796 S. Brazosport Blvd. Clute, Texas 979-388-0280 www.liveoakclinic.org
Non-urgent healthcare facility serving individuals not qualified for Medicaid or other private insurance Thursdays 4:30PM – 8:00 PM
Riverside General Hospital Partial Hospitalization Program 601 4th Street N. Texas City, Texas 409-943-4555
Mental health day treatment program and substance abuse services Individual & group therapy Transportation provided
UTMB Department of Psychiatry Clear Lake- 400 N. Texas Ave. Ste. A Webster, Texas 281-338-2798 Galveston- 1005 Harborside Dr. 3rd Floor Galveston, Texas 409-772-0770 www.psychiatry.utmb.edu.
Accepts most insurance Accepts most insurance including Medicare & Medicaid
Brazosport Medical Center 905 N. Gulf Blvd. Freeport, Texas 979-239-1633
Accepts Medicare / Medicaid, & some insurance
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Continuum Healthcare 6614 Hornwood Houston, Texas 713-271-0000
Partial hospital program that provides transportation from MHMR assisted living in Galveston & Brazoria counties
Genesis Medical Equipment & Supplies 322 Laurel Dr. La Marque, Texas 409-935-2830
Accepts Medicare/Medicaid Delivery available
Crystal Crafters 796 S. Brazosport Blvd. Clute, Texas 979-388-0280
Eye care serving individuals not qualified for Medicaid or other insurance Tuesdays 3:00PM – 5:00 PM
The Jesse Tree 2622 Market St. Galveston, Texas 409-762-2233 www.jessietree.net
Clinic, referrals, food pantry, utility, RX assistance & holistic type programs
Stephen F. Austin Health Center 1111 W. Adoue Alvin, Texas 281-585-4700
Country Clinic Hours Monday – Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday 8:00 AM-7:00 PM
WIC-Texas Department State Health 4700 Broadway Galveston, Texas 409-942-3678 800-942-3678
Assistance with food and formula for pregnant mothers and infants.
UTMB Clinics-Galveston 409-772-2222 800-917-8906 www.utmbhealthcare.org
Call or look online for locations
San Jose Clinic 301 Hamilton St. Houston, Texas 713-228-5528 www.sanjoseclinic.org
Calls begin at 10:30 AM. Serves Harris and surrounding counties Medical and Dental but no surgeries.
UTMB-Pearland 281-485-3220
Prenatal, healthy woman exams, and pediatric immunizations
HOPE Clinic 3373 E. Hwy. 6 Alvin, Texas 281-331-3288
Provides low-cost dental care for the Uninsured/Income restrictions apply
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Helping Hands & Hearts Hospice 412 Plantation Dr. Lake Jackson, Texas 979-297-3775
Hospice Services Bereavement classes
House Calls Home Health 218 W. Coombs St. Alvin, Texas 281-331-1516 www.housecallshomehealth.com
Skilled nursing, home health aids, PT, OT, medical supplies, in-home X-rays, and sitter services
Housing Information
Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services Consumer Rights Hotline 800-458-9858
To place complaints against housing facilities for the elderly and/or disabled
Brazoria County Housing Authority 1524 E. Mulberry Ste. 162 Angleton, Texas 281-756-1427
Utility and rental assistance. Section 8 housing and community development
HRA Village 905 Hwy 3 N. Texas City, Texas 409-935-4335
Residential assisted living facility for mentally and physically challenged adults
Department of State Health Services 512-458-7111
Vital Statistics/Demographics
City of Galveston Housing Authority Galveston, Texas 409-765-1900
Section 8 housing and disaster assistance for those who qualify
Gulf Coast Hospice 979-848-8500
Angleton
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 4700 Broadway Galveston, Texas 800-CALL-FHA www.hud.gov
Assistance with buying a home, avoiding foreclosure, and rent
Habitat for Humanity Home Improvement Center 1202 FM 1462 Rd. Alvin, Texas 409-765-1900
Alvin Shopping Center Resale building supplies, furniture, and appliances
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Intensive Outreach Programs
The Gulf Coast Center
Consumer Rights 888-839-9883
Contact: Cindy Keg
Centralized Intake Services General Information & Referral 800-643-0967
Program Director: Casey Duty MH assessments for ages 18 and up
Consumer Benefits 7510 FM 1765 Texas City, Texas 281-585-7430 409-935-6083
Director: Becky Eve Flex Funding, SSDI, and Medicaid for clients.
Anger Management Classes 979-849-2311
Angleton
PATH Program Alvin- 281-585-9054 Galveston-409-762-7832
Homeless Program
Harbor House-The Wood Group-Respite Care Texas City-409-763-2373 Angleton-281-881-0751
Voluntary crisis stabilization services after a mental health crisis. Contact: David Hernandez Contact: Heather Busha
Legal Assistance
Dorene J. Philpot 7314 Offats Pointe Galveston, Texas 281-989-2010 www.dphilpotlaw.com/html/special-ed.html
Special Education Law Attorney who represents children with special needs and their parents in Texas and Indiana.
Robert Mark 3023 CR 159 Alvin, Texas 281-837-1977 888-529-0062 www.bobmarklaw.com
Attorney at Law Provides social security disability assistance.
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Texas Department of Family and Protective Services-Child/Adult Protective Services Angleton 1504 E. Mulberry Street Angleton, Texas 979-864-1428 Texas City 2000 Texas Ave. Ste. 900 Texas City, Texas 409-945-9481
CPS/APS-Child/Adult abuse or neglect agency
Mr. Robert Hagar 101 Crawford Ste. 2C Houston, Texas 713-222-9911
Appeals Attorney Assists consumers with getting SSI-social security benefits
TXMHMR 800-252-8154
Client services and right regarding any MHMR Center
Lone Star Legal Aid Galveston Office 306 22nd St. Ste. 202 Galveston, Texas 409-763-0381 800-551-3712 Angleton Office 126 North Valasco 979-849-6464 800-244-5492 www.lonestarlegal.org
Provides free civil legal assistance to low income individuals and families who have immediate needs
Advocacy, Inc. 1500 Mc Gowen St. Ste. 100 Houston, Texas 800-880-0821 713-974-7691
Contact if any psychiatric facility is in violation of client rights or the law
Texas Abuse Hotline of the Department of Family and Protective Services 800-282-5400
To report abuse for children, elderly, and those with disabilities (physical and mental)
Marc Whitehead and Associates Attorneys at Law, LLP 5300 Memorial Ste. 725 Houston, Texas 713-228-8888
Social Security, Disability, Veterans Disability and Long Term Disability Claims
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ArcherCare 1717 St. James Place Ste. 205 Houston, Texas 713-572-1717 [email protected]
Contact: Steve C. Rhatigan, Ch LAP, C.E.P. or Attorney Lisa L. Wilson Estate planning for the disabled
Sandy P. Ard 1907 FM 517 E. Ste. B Dickinson, Texas 713-429-0218 ArdLawFirm.com
Attorney Estate Planning, Medicaid Qualifications, And VA Assistance
Phillip Jenkins P.O. Box 512 Houston, Texas 281-610-8601 Pjenkinslaw.com
Attorney Represents people with mental illness in criminal cases
Gulf Coast Legal Foundation 2201 Market Galveston, Texas 409-763-0381 800-551-3712
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services 800-458-9858
Consumer rights hotline
Medication Assistance
The Free Medicine Foundation P.O. Box 125 Doniphan, MO www.freemedicine.com
573-996-3333
Partnership for Prescription Assistance Program www.pparx.org
888-477-2669
Prescription Assistance www.needymeds.com
978-281-6666
Abbott Laboratories 800-222-6885 Alamo Pharmaceuticals 877-329-2256 Family Voices of North Dakota www.togetherrxaccess.com
800-444-4106
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Brazosport Medical Center 905 N. Gulf Blvd. Freeport, Texas 979-239-1633
OATH-RX assistance for low income individuals without insurance in Brazoria county.
S.P.A. 866-549-4199 www.ufugi.com
Discount drug program
Wyeth Laboratories 800-568-9938 Prescription Discount Card payless4meds.com AztraZeneca Pharmaceuticals 800-424-3727 Alamo Pharmaceuticals 877-329-2256 Boehringer Ingelhelm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
800-556-8317
Bristol-Meyers Squibb Company 800-332-2056 Eli Lilly and Company 800-545-6962 Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 800-851-0758 GlaxoSmithKline 866-728-4368 IVAX Pharmaceutical, Inc. 800-327-4114 x 4344 Janssen Pharmaceutical, Inc. 800-652-6227 Novartis 800-277-2254 Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Inc.
800-577-3788
Pfizer Inc. Geodon
800-707-8990 866-443-6366
Roche Pharmaceuticals 800-285-4484
Mental Health Deputies
Galveston County Sheriff’s Department Lieutenant: Jaime Castro 409-766-2323 409-766-2300
Must be a danger to self or others
Brazoria County Sheriff’s Department Deputy: Pat Matocha 979-849-2441 281-331-9000
Must be a danger to self or others
Harris County Mobile Crisis Unit Tom Mitchell 713-970-4621
Must be a danger to self or others
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Personal Care & Assisted Living
Shiloh Treatment 3926 Bahler Manvel, Texas 281-489-1290
Care for children with special needs
Country Village 721 W. Mulberry Angleton, Texas 979-848-0279
Contact: Becky Hlavaty Care for Men & Women
Lois White Cottage 332 Marshall Alley Angleton, Texas 979-849-4744
Contact: Lois White Care for Men & Women
Three D Management 12811 Pleasant Valley Dr. Rosharon, Texas 281-369-2067
Care for Men
League City Group Home 511 Cedar Ave. League City, Texas 409-599-6891 281-554-7641
Contact: Theresa Smith Assists adults with special needs
The Meehl Foundation PO Box 2089 Brazoria, Texas 979-248-0840
Care for people with Bipolar, Borderline Personality Disorder, Anxiety, and Depression
Tinker Bell Gentle Hearts PO Box 678 Hitchcock, Texas 409-986-1110 409-766-0328
Contact: MS. Tot
Westover Cove 2200 Mustang Rd. Alvin, Texas 281-756-8877
Contact: Choicy Hopkins Low cost-HUD, semi-independent living
Butler Adult Foster Care Program 416 CR 949 E. Alvin, Texas 281-799-5459 281-799-5425
Contact: Linda or John Care for Men
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PepperTree Complete Care, LLC PO Box 441 Manvel, Texas 877-287-5215 www.peppertreelic.com
Serves children and adults with special needs. Accepts Medicaid, Case mgt., residential, day program, medical and therapy services on site
Potter House & Mega Plex 713-794-6107
Contact: Robin Potter Licensed Mental Illness Specialty
Right at Home 1122 45th St. Galveston, Texas 409-740-7400 www.rahgalveston.com
For seniors and disabled adults
Costa Verde Apartments 101 Verde Drive Clute, Texas 979-265-4760 www.costaverdeapts.com
Assists low income families
PJ Health Consultant 3109 7th Ave. N Texas City, Texas 409-945-2910 832-483-8533 [email protected]
Contact: Patricia Jackson Cares for up to 5 people
Psychiatric Hospitals
Christus St. Joseph’s Hospital 1919 La Branch Houston, Texas 713-657-7300
Assists with mental health hospitalization
West Oaks Hospital 6500 Hornwood Houston, Texas 713-995-0909
Children 5-12, adolescents and adults Accepts Medicare/Medicaid
Mainland Medical Center Senior Care 6801 Emmett F. Lowry Texas City, Texas 409-938-5474 [email protected]
Contact: Tony Purser Inpatient and outpatient mental health services
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New Dimensions 1345 Space Park Dr. Ste. C Houston, Texas 281-333-2284 4840 West Panther Creek Plaza 2 Ste. 100 Woodlands, Texas 800-685-9796 www.newdimensionsdayhospital.com
Outpatient day program for children, adolescents and adults Inpatient for children and adolescents Accepts insurance but not Medicare/Medicaid
Devereux Texas Treatment Network 1150 Devereux Dr. League city, Texas 281-335-1000 inpatient 281-332-8608 outpatient
Inpatient for children and adolescents, Outpatient for children, adolescents and adults/Individual and family counseling/Substance abuse for adolescents and adults Accepts Medicare/Medicaid and CHIPS
IntraCare Hospital Mental Health and Dual Diagnosis 120 S. Parking Place Lake Jackson, Texas 979-292-0113 IntraCare Behavioral Health 7601 Fannin Houston, Texas 832-347-6555 [email protected]
Monday-Thursday Adults 10:00AM-2:00PM Adolescents 4:00PM-7:00PM Children 4-12 yrs Intensive Outreach Program Contact: John Pickett Accepts Medicare/Medicaid All mental health related services
Triumph Hospital 350 Blossom St. Webster, Texas 77598 281-316-7800 15101 East Freeway Channelview, Texas 77530 832-200-5500 www.triumph-healthcare.com
60 yrs. and up or 21 and up if on disability. No Medicaid accepted. Private rooms- Treats medical and psychiatric patients long term acute care/medical primary and psychiatric secondary
Matagora Regional Medical Center 104 7th St. Bay City, Texas 979-241-3452
Contact: Zuzanne Worthing 55 and up- Accepts Medicare and other insurances Geriatric inpatient facility Brazoria county only
Menninger 713 275-5000 www.mennigerclinic.com
Houston
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Columbia Mainland Center Hospital Texas City, Texas 409-938-5474
Geriatric only Institute for living
Shelters
Resource & Crisis Center of Galveston PO Box 1545 Galveston, Texas 409-765-7233 888-919-SAFE
Shelter and Referrals
Covenant House 1111 Lovett Houston, Texas 713-523-2231
Shelter for persons under 21
Star of Hope 419 Dowling Houston, Texas 713-222-2220
Shelter for women and family
Star of Hope 407 La Branch Houston, Texas 713-227-8900
Shelter for men
www.homelessshelterdirectory.org Aids in finding shelters Women’s Center 800-243-5788 Angleton 281-585-0902 Alvin
Helps women with domestic violence issues
Salvation Army 1212 South Durant Alvin, Texas 281-585-4516 1618 North Ave. J Freeport, Texas 979-233-5429 2228 Broadway St. Galveston, Texas 409-763-1691
Administration Office Shelter Shelter, resale shop, and social services
Youth Crisis Care Program 1111 32nd St. Galveston, Texas 409-763-8861 409-765-5212 (24 hours)
Daytime Shelter
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Our Daily Bread 2420 Winnie Galveston, Texas 709-765-6971 409-765-6972
Daytime Center for the Homeless
Bay Area Women’s Shelter 5307 Decker Rd. Baytown, Texas 281-424-3300
Emergency shelter Counseling available for survivors of abuse and/or sexual assault.
State and National Numbers for Information and Support
NAMI Texas www.namitexas.org 800-633-3760
National Alliance on Mental Illness www.nami.org 703-524-7600 800-950-6264 888-554-2264
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance www.dbsalliance.org 800-826-3632
American Psychiatric Association www.psych.org 703-907-7300
International Foundation for Research and Education on Depression (iFred)
www.depression.org
American Society for Adolescent Psychiatry
www.adolpsych.org 972-613-3044
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
www.aacp.orpa 202-966-7300
Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation www.bpkids.org 847-256-8525
Terrap Anxiety and Stress Center 281-587-5351 National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder
[email protected] www.borderlinepersonalitydisorder.com
Texas Children’s Hospital Parent Advice Line
832-824-1777
International Committee Against Mental Illness
212-263-5744
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Substance Abuse Gulf Coast Center Services
Galveston Island Recovery Program 123 Rosenberg Ste. 6 Galveston, Texas 409-944-4337
Clinical Coordinator: James Krebs Galveston county HIV services and dual diagnosis-outpatient
Gulf Coast Center Signals of Sobriety 123 Rosenberg, Ste. 6 Galveston, Texas 409-944-4337 Alvin Branch 800-710-4322
Provides services to individuals ages 18 & up, with chemical dependency or addictive behaviors in Galveston and Brazoria counties-Outpatient
Angleton Recovery Program 101 Tigner Bldg. 2 Angleton, Texas 800-710-4322
Program Coordinator: Susan Ellen Brown MHMR-addiction and recovery
Pathway to Recovery 2119 S. Oak La Marque, Texas 409-938-7736
Adult residential service
Pathway to Recovery 135 W. Locust Angleton, Texas 979-549-0385
Adult residential service
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Women’s Center (ADA) 201 1st St. Galveston, Texas 409-763-5516 www.adawomenscenter.org
For Women Specialized residential services
Brazos Place 1103 North Ave. N Freeport, Texas 979-233-3826 [email protected]
Adult residential services for mental health and substance abuse
R House Inc. 3216 Ave. S Galveston, Texas 409-765-5966
Assists at risk homeless men and women wanting to live chemically free
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BACODA – Bay Area Council on Drugs and Alcohol 281-250-0080 979-549-9000
Substance Abuse Education program for individuals and family members
Cenikor South Texas Facility 4525 Glenwood Ave. Deer Park, Texas 281-476-0088
For 18 years and up Substance Abuse Recovery Residential 18-24 month program
Support Group Resources (other than NAMI GC)
Living for Tomorrow Bereavement Support Group 412 Plantation Dr. Lake Jackson, Texas 979-297-3775
Contact: Ruth Linvieit Support groups at thrift store English Tuesdays @ 6PM Spanish Mondays @ 6PM Loss By Suicide-Registration required- 10 week program
DBSA Greater Houston (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance) Krist Samaritan Center- 17555 El Camino Real Houston, Texas Friendswood United Methodist Church- 110 N. Friendswood Dr. First United Methodist Church- 2412 N. Grand Blvd. www.dbsahouston.org
Support for people with Bipolar or Depression Thursday @ 7:00 PM Monday @ 7:00 PM /Adolescent and Parent Group meet separately Wednesday @ 7:00 PM
Brain Injury Support Group 713-729-5162
For victims and caregivers
A connection of Hope William Temple Episcopal Center 427 Market St. Galveston, Texas 409-762-0407
A grief and loss support group
Attention Deficit Disorders Association 281-897-0982
Support groups for families and adults with ADD and ADHD
Alzheimer’s Support Group The Gathering Place Most Holy Trinity Church 1713 N. Tinsley Angleton, Texas 979-848-9339
Contact: Brenda Fleshman
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Alzheimer’s Support Group St. John’s West Building 18300 St. John Dr. Nassau Bay, Texas 281-326-2074
Contact: Corinne Poel Meets last Wednesday of the month 9:30-11:00 AM
Family Violence Peer Support Group 409-763-1441 409-942-4357
Meets every other Monday and Wednesday 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Bay Area Mental Health Support Group Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Church 17503 El Camino Real Webster, Texas 281-338-7235
Contact: Darcy Trueham
GAP Support Services The First United Methodist Church of Angleton 219 N. Arcola Angleton, Texas 281-595-2506
Contact: Gail Mizeil GAP Coordinator Grandparents as Parents
GOSH (Grandparents Offering Support and Help) 713-643-8226
For grandparents and other caring for non-biological children
Step 281-486-8827
Families support group in Clear Lake
Innovative Alternatives Family Preservation Program Support Goups 832-864-6000
For issues related to divorce, custody, step-parenting, and anger management
Post-Partum Depression Support Group 713-791-4323
Helps mothers suffering from post-partum depression
Clutterless Recovery Groups 409-763-2082
For clutters, hoarders and families, Houston and Galveston support group
St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church 100 Oak Dr. Lake Jackson, Texas 979-297-3041
Support group for those suffering from the loss of a spouse through death, divorce, or separation
Autism Support Group BACH Rehabilitation Center 120 E. Hospital Dr. Angleton, Texas 979-849-2447
Contact: Teresa Croft
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Therapists and Psychiatrists
Beverly Bernzen, MA. LCSW-ACP 115 N Dixie Dr. Ste 250 Lake Jackson, Texas 979-825-3533
Children and adults Suicide prevention and Intervention Accepts most insurance
Texas Family Solutions 56 Flag Lake Plaza Lake Jackson, Texas 979-297-4335
Contact: Ernie Mueller Accepts most insurance including Medicaid
Danny Edwards, MA, LCDC, LPC, LMFT 110 Heather Lane Lake Jackson, Texas 979-297-4335 107 W. Sealy Alvin, Texas 281-585-0000
Individual, marriage, family, child and adolescent therapy Accepts Medicaid
Karen Hubbard PO Box 1868 Angleton, Texas 979-848-0100
Ages 4 and up Anger management, etc. Accepts most insurance
Senior Horizons 305 N. Mc Kinney St. Sweeny, Texas 979-548-1553 [email protected]
Contact: Linda Runnells Counseling for geriatric individuals over 55 years Accepts Medicare
Dennis McGuire, PhD, LMFT 115 N. Dixie Dr. Ste. 250 Lake Jackson, Texas 979-299-1590
Ages 6 and up Accepts most insurance
IntraCare Hospital Outpatient Clinic 120 S. Parking Place Lake Jackson, Texas 979-292-0113
Serving adolescents and adults with a full range of behavioral health services Group therapy Accepts most insurance
DJ Holley, Psy.D 125 Circle Way Ste. G Lake Jackson, Texas 979-299-1590
All ages Accepts most insurance and sliding scale income
Becky Moorefield, LMSW-ACP 135 Oyster Creek Dr. Ste. D Lake Jackson, Texas 979-235-7896
Adolescents and adults Medicare and private pay only
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Liz Sardelich, LPC, LMFT 305 E. Mulberry Angleton, Texas 979-848-0766
All ages Anger Management classes Accepts most insurance
Deedee Gregoire, LCSW 12406 Hwy. 6 Santa Fe, Texas 409-750-0882 [email protected]
12 years and up Accepts most insurances including Medicare and Medicaid
Lori Candrian 107 E. Sealy St. Alvin, Texas 281-585-0000 x 1
Excepts most insurance but not Medicare
Lowell Adams, PhD 104 Circle Way Lake Jackson, Texas 979-297-2565
All ages Accepts most insurance
Beth Calhoun 108 Madison Clute, Texas 979-265-2230
Certified Christian Counselor Private pay only
Sandra Clevenger, LPC. LMFT 115 N. Dixie Dr. Ste. 250 Lake Jackson, Texas 979-292-0726
All ages No insurance accepted
Josie Mueller, LMFT. LPC 110 Heather Lake Jackson, Texas 979-297-4335
3 years and up Accepts most insurance and private pay
Joe Gardzina, LCDC 400 East Mulberry Angleton, Texas 1506 E. Broadway Ste. 101 Pearland, Texas 979-480-3327 www.adaptprograms.com
Adapt Program Accepts some insurance. Serves Dual Diagnosed
Angela Gaston, LMSW-ACP 52 Flag Lake Dr. Lake Jackson, Texas 979-299-6600
13 years and up Accepts most insurance and private pay
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Gift of Recovery, LLC 3429 Keis Rd. Pearland, Texas 281-850-4708 [email protected] www.giftofintervention.com
Contact Robert Martinez Adolescent transport services and adult interventions
Youth and Family Counseling North Brazoria County 281-756-1577 Alvin First United Methodist Church 1111 W. Adoue Bldg. 2 Alvin, Texas Angleton 801 North Buchta Angleton, Texas 979-864-1577 South Brazoria County Freeport Brazosport Medical Center 905 N. Gulf Blvd. 979-388-1577
Children 18 and under are free without court appointment Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM-7:00 PM Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM-7:00 PM
Depelchin Children’s Center 1300 A Bay Area Blvd. Ste. 232 Houston, Texas 713-730-2335 www.depelchin.org
Mental health, prevention, and social services for children, adolescents, and families, adoption, post-adoption and foster care
Innovative Alternatives 18333 Egret Bay Blvd. Ste. 540 Houston, Texas 832-864-6000
Counseling and medication for individual, family, or group-problems including sexual abuse, marital problems, school conduct problems, anger management and parenting
Sam Marullo, Jr., PH.D. 17625 El Camino Real Ste. 490 Houston, Texas 281-488-0615 [email protected]
Licensed Psychologist individual, marital and family therapy Stress management
Krist Samaritan Center Counseling and Education 17555 El Camino Real Houston, Texas 281-480-7554
Sliding scale, locations in Clear Lake, Texas City, Galveston and Pearland
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Takis Bogdanos, MA, LPC 832-247-1742
Psychotherapist Ages 13 and up Private pay only Adolescent and family
www.psychologytoday.com Website designed to aid in finding a therapist
Dr. Cindy Grace Naturopath [email protected]
Free book offered. Holistic Self Care
The Excel Center 111 E. Edgewood Dr. Friendswood, Texas 281-648-1200
Accepts most insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, CHIPS and Private pay, 15 mile transport provided
Tenley Fukui MA,LPC 620 W. Main St. League City, Texas 713-408-2468
Adults Private pay only
Riverside General Hospital 601 4th St. North Texas City, Texas 409-943-4555 [email protected]
Contact: Deborah Avie Elliot, RN Partial Hospital Individual, group and family psychotherapy. Transportation services available
Melba R. Tatum, LMSW,LCDC Based in League City 832-577-8901 [email protected]
Serves Children, adolescents, adults, and families Medicare/Medicaid and other insurances accepted
Diana Carleton, Ed.D. 2121 Market St. Ste. 206 Galveston, Texas 713-628-6761 [email protected]
Licensed Psychologist Marriage and Family Therapist
www.wellness.com Website designed to aid in finding a psychiatrist
Brazosport Psychiatric Clinic Dr. Matthew Barns 52 Flag Lake Drive Lake Jackson, Texas 979-297-1601
18 and up Accepts most insurance including Medicare.
Donna K. Ayers 52 Flag Lake Plaza Lake Jackson, Texas 979-297-7601 [email protected]
Nurse Practitioner Adults only Accepts most insurance except Medicaid
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Nilesh Patel MD 201 Oak Dr. South #204 Lake Jackson, Texas 979-299-0012
Licensed Psychiatrist Children and adolescents Accepts most insurance except Medicaid
Mohsin Qayyum, MD.MBA 907 S. Friendswood Dr. Friendswood, Texas 281-993-3734 www.progressivebehaviorialhealth.com
Licensed Psychiatrist Adults and geriatric Accepts Medicaid/Medicare
Dr. Brian Kearns 309 W. Edgewood Dr. #G Friendswood, Texas 281-993-1999
Licensed Psychologist Children and Adults
UTMB Psychiatry in Clear Lake Waheedul Hague, M.D. Dwight Wolf, M.D. Mireya Silva, M.D. Robin Mallett, M.D. Nag Nguyen, M.D. 400 Texas Ave. Ste. A Webster, Texas 409-772-0770
No Medicare/Medicaid Adults only Children & Adolescents Children & Adolescents Children & Adolescents Children & Adolescents
Nescreen S. Ibraham, M.D. Mohamed S. Ahmed, M.D. 330 E. Medical Center Webster, Texas 281-837-MIND (6463) ThePsyClinic.com
Psychiatrists Accept Medicaid/Medicare
Titus Harris Clinic William Bondurant, D.O., M.D. 415 22nd St. Ste. 300 Galveston, Texas 409-765-6321
Licensed Psychiatrist Ages 21 & up Medicaid/Medicare and other insurances accepted
UTMB Psychiatry for Adults 301 University Blvd. Galveston, Texas Michael O’Boyle, M.D. 409-772-0770 Michael Stone, M.D. 409-747-9796
Medicaid/Medicare accepted Geriatric Specialty
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Diana Villarreal, M.D. 1917 Broadway St. Ste. 2 Galveston, Texas 409-762-0177
Licensed Psychiatrist Ages 16 and up
Larry Nahmias, M.D. 16333 Egret Bay Blvd. Ste. 560 Houston, Texas 281-333-2278
Licensed Psychiatrist Ages 18-60 No insurance accepted. Pain management, dual diagnosis, forensic and IME-Independent Medical Evaluations
St. Vincent’s Psychiatry 2817 Post Office St. Galveston, Texas 409-763-8521 www.stuhope.org
Psychiatric evaluations using sliding scale income. Medication assistance available
Karen Wagner, M.D. 301 University Blvd. Galveston, Texas 409-747-8330
Licensed Psychiatrist Children and adolescents Medicaid accepted
Transportation
Angelwings Transport 281-331-4875
Contact: Ben Lee For non-emergency transportation within 100 miles of Alvin
Connect Transportation Galveston and Brazoria Counties 409-945-0820 800-266-2320
To schedule a ride – call in at least 7 days in advance—No nights or weekends 8:00 AM-5:00PM
Medical Transportation Program 877-633-8747
To schedule a ride- call 2 days in advance Monday-Friday 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM
Eagle Taxi PO Box 1148 Alvin, Texas 281-585-6660
Serves Alvin, Manvel, Friendswood and Angleton
Dial-A-Ride Services 3115 Market St. Galveston, Texas 409-797-3909
Serves Galveston Island
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Yellow Cab- #2748 409-766-0640
Contact: John
HK Express Transit 281-235-4825
$1 per mile, Harris and Galveston Counties Accepts Medicare/Medicaid, wheelchair access, Monday–Saturday 7:00 AM-7:00 PM
Galveston Medical Transport Office 409-938-2424 800-687-8133
Ambulance serves Dickinson, La Marque, Texas City, San Leon, Bacliff, Hitchcock, and Galveston
Other Non-Profits
Family Service Center Mainland Office- 1501 Amburn Rd. Ste. 13 Texas City, Texas 409-938-4814 Galveston Island Office- 2200 Market St. Ste. 600 Galveston, Texas 409-762-8636
Contact: Lily Davis Counseling and free parenting classes for Galveston and Brazoria Counties STAR Program-Free counseling for “At Risk” children Oasis-Sex Offender program
Goodwill Industries 4525 Ave. U Galveston, Texas 409-763-1161 2312 Palmer Hwy. Texas city, Texas 409-948-8391
Call for donations. Monday – Saturday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Community Action Council of Galveston 2627 Ave. L Galveston, Texas 409-762-8418
Assists with utilities and referrals
The ARC of the Gulf Coast 1600 E. Hwy 6 Alvin, Texas 281-388-1161 www.arcgc.org
Contact: Betty Ketchum Supports, educates, and assists people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Mainland Communities of United Way 922 14th St. Texas City, Texas 409-948-4211
Serves Galveston County Mainland
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M.I. Lewis Social Service Center 2605 44th St. Dickinson, Texas 281-534-2043
Food pantry, utility, rental assistance, clothing, gas vouchers and school supplies Tuesday-Wednesday 8:30 AM-2:00 PM Thursday-Friday 8:30 AM-12:30 PM Serves Dickinson, San Leon and Bacliff only
Santa Fe Family Services 4205 Jackson St. Santa Fe, Texas 409-927-4133
Financial assistance to Santa Fe residents
United Way of Galveston, Inc. 2200 Market St. Ste 850 Galveston, Texas 409-762-4357 Clear Lake 1300 A Bay Area Blvd. Webster, Texas 281-282-6000
Serves Galveston county Serves Bay Area in Harris county
Brazoria County Center For Independent Living (non-residential) 1104 D. East Mulberry Angleton, Texas 979-849-7060
Serving those with a disability through peer support, information, referrals, advocacy, and independent living skills training
Adult Education Cooperative of Galveston County College of the Mainland Texas City, Texas 409-938-1211 x 294 www.com.edu
ESL, Adult basic Education and GED services
DARS-Department of Assistive and Rehabilitation Services Texas Division of Rehabilitation Services-Division of DARS 800-628-5115 Galveston County: Galveston Office 1528 Post Office Galveston, Texas 409-795-3625 2nd office in Galveston 4607 Fort Crockett Blvd. Galveston, Texas
Rehabilitation services, blind services, early childhood Intervention services, disability determination services
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Clear Lake Office 18333 Egret Bay Blvd. Ste. #590 Houston, Texas La Marque Field Office 2000 Texas Ave. Texas City, Texas 409-949-3900 Brazoria County Lake Jackson Office 479 This Way Lake Jackson, Texas 979-299-5300 800-847-0480 Alvin Office 2625 South Loop 35 Ste. 192 Alvin, Texas 281-585-7800 Ronald McDonald House 301 14th St. Galveston, Texas 409-762-8770 409-762-0609 www.rmhgalveston.org
Temporary housing for families of children seeking medical treatment or evaluation.
TCDN Learning Place 313 4th St. N. Texas City, Texas 409-943-5247
Scholarship funding available for low income citizens 6 weeks-13 years
AIDS Coalition of Coastal Texas 707 23rd St. Galveston, Texas 409-763-2437
All HIV/AIDS related services
Safe Haven 327 Garland Dr. Lake Jackson, Texas 979-297-3622 800-974-3622 www.pregnancyhealthcenter.org
Residential maternity care for homeless pregnant people in Brazoria county. Assists in helping women 18 and up who have no children in her care
Alvin Coast Ministries 414 Stone Dr. Alvin, Texas 281-585-9136
Contact: Mike Gomez Free faith based men’s home for men recovering from an addiction
United Way of Brazoria County Serves Southern Brazoria county
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1212 N. Velasco Angleton, Texas 979-849-9402 Mental Heath America 713-523-8963
Serves Greater Houston
Bay Area Turning Point 210 S. Walnut St. Webster, Texas 281-338-7600 24 Hour Hotline-281-286-2525 www.bayareaturningpoint.org
Provides recovery solution services for survivors of family violence and sexual assault
Bridge Crisis Hotline 713-473-2801
Referral for domestic violence, homeless, and support groups
Resource and Crisis Center 409-763-1441 888-919-safe (7233) www.rccgc.org Resale shops- Galveston- 1424 23rd St. 409-762-1520 League City- 150 N. Gulf Freeway 281-554-6983 Texas City- 1424 23rd St. 409-762-1520
For victims of family violence and sexual assault
Habitat For Humanity Southern Brazoria County 12 Circle Way Lake Jackson, Texas 979-665-1471 979-285-2800
Will pick up donated furniture, no drop offs Wednesday-Saturday 9:00 AM – 3:00 M
The Sunshine Shop 6915 2nd St. Hitchcock, Texas 409-986-5632
Resale Shop Furniture-when available
The Galveston Furniture Bank 2701 New Strand Galveston, Texas 409-443-9101 www.nationalfurniturebank.org
5 pieces $175.00 minimum Second hand furniture available by appointment only Delivery charge $35.00
Libbie’s Place senior Day Program Daytime Program for older adults 55+,
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2803 53rd St. Galveston, Texas 409-741-2538 [email protected] www.libbiesplace.org
activities, field trips, etc. Nurse on staff Monday-Friday 7:30 AM – 5:45 PM
Community Health Choice 2626 South Loop West Ste. 700 Houston, Texas 713-295-2324 [email protected]
Contact: Sandra L. Mielke Assists with filling out paperwork for CHIPS, Medicaid, SSI, etc.
CAP- Community Assistance Providers of Clear Lake 713-397-2490 www.capofclearlake.com
Helps individuals that are indigent
Veteran Services
John E. Jerabeck 979-864-1289 281-756-1289
www.brazoriacounty.com/veterans
Frank Furleigh 409-766-2448
www.co.galveston.tx.us/veterans/index.htm
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Warning Signs of a Mental Health Problem…
Any of the following signs may Indicate that a serious mental health problem exists. An assessment or evaluation conducted by a qualified mental health professional may be needed. Unexplained changes in personality. Unable to cope with problems and daily activities. Strange, grandiose, or paranoid ideas. Excessive anxiety or worries. Depression that persists for several days. Changes in eating or sleeping patterns. Thinking or talking about suicide. Thinking or talking about hurting someone. Mood swings with extreme highs and lows. Excessive or uncontrolled feelings of anger or hostility. Crying spells. Suicidal, violent behaviors, or self harm. Excessive risk taking. Abuse of drugs or alcohol. Sudden changes in peer groups. Cruelty to pets or animals. Isolating from family or friends. Absenteeism from school, work, or family activities. Involvement with gangs or criminal activities. Violent or depressing artwork. Persistent disregard for following the rules. Secretive behavior. Running away or threats.
Finding Help…
There are many ways to get help once you know whom to call. Any of the persons listed below can help you identify a mental health professional or program. A Physician A Psychotherapist A School Counselor A Church Counselor A Medical Hospital A Psychiatric Hospital An Emergency Room An Insurance Company An Employee Assistance Program A Mental Health Association like Mental Health America or NAMI Gulf Coast
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Deciding Which Type of Professional to Call…
Determining which type of mental health professional to call is important. There are many different types of mental health professionals. Each type has specific credentials that identify their training and area of expertise. Be sure to ask the mental health professional what areas of mental health is his or her expertise; even those who have the same licensure. On the following page are the most common mental health credentials. A Psychiatrist or MD is a Medical Doctor who specializes in mental functioning. They have the legal authority to prescribe medications for their clients. They can treat clients for any type of mental health problem. A Psychologist of Ph.D is a Doctor of Psychology. They can provide counseling or psychotherapy for any type of mental health problem. They often train or teach other therapists and conduct evaluations or psychological testing on clients to help identify/clarify thinking, emotional or educational problems. A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist of LMFT is licensed by the state to conduct marriage and family therapy. They work with individuals and families in order to overcome family problems. A Licensed Master Social Worker or LMSW is licensed by the state to provide therapy for individuals with mental health problems. They work with individuals and families to overcome their problems. They also assist clients in accessing other services that may help return the client to the best possible mental health. A Licensed Professional Counselor or LPC is licensed by the state to counsel individuals or families. They help clients overcome any mental health related problem. A Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor or LCDC is licensed by the state to work with individuals and families to overcome problems with drugs and alcohol. Their expertise is limited to substance abuse and the problems that often accompany substance abuse.
Dealing with Medicines and Mental Health Professionals…
Learn all you can about the disorder and medications – and keep learning. Choose (or steer your loved one to) doctors and therapists who are willing to work with the family.
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Speak calmly, in an organized manner, focusing on the two or three most immediate issues. When talking to mental health professionals about your consumer, don’t vent. This is about helping the consumer, not about expressing your feelings and anxieties. Keep it as simple as possible. Stay focused on the issues. Keep is simple, focused and factual. Talk to the doctor/therapist – by fax or email if necessary. If your consumer is over 18, the doctor/therapist won’t be able to talk with you unless you have guardianship or your consumer gives permission. But you can still talk to the doctor/therapist – it may be a one-sided conversation, but you can give them the information they need. You can do it by fax or email if you can’t do it in person. Send a privacy information form, if your consumer will sign one, to all doctors/therapists and the insurance company. NAMI GC has a consent form if you need a copy. Keep a copy for your crisis file. Keep a file of information about the consumer: dates of diagnoses, hospitalizations, names of doctors and medications, insurance/Medicare information. Keep a telephone/contact log when dealing with caseworkers, doctors, therapists, etc. Be sure to get names. This will be helpful during the inevitable follow-up. Medications are a starting point which may allow other therapeutic strategies to work. Medications can strongly affect behavior. They can bring enough calm to allow other therapeutic work to be done. Positive effects will continually need to be weighed against the negative. Know the medications: what they do, side effects, interactions with food or other medications, how sensitive the medication is to non-compliance. Some suggestions are: weekly pill dispensing boxes, alarm clocks and wristwatch alarms. Be aware that some consumers need closer supervision. Lock up extra medications, especially if you have 90-day supplies and particularly if your loved one suffers from depression or has a history of substance abuse. Monitor how well the medication is working and any side effects. It is especially important to keep notes when there is a change in medication or dosage. You can help the Doctor in treating symptoms by logging behaviors and medication. Use hospital provided caseworkers. If going through a hospitalization, ask about caseworkers or social workers available through the hospital. Be sure to get their names and contact information. They can listen to you and help with finding doctors, therapists and living facilities for after hospitalization. If your loved one is hospitalized and they have no source of income, they may be eligible for follow-ups with their local MHMR. Call NAMI GC for more information.
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Paying For Help…
Self Pay clients pay the provider directly for their help. Many of these providers receive funds from various government agencies and have sliding scale fees. Private insurance companies will often cover mental health care. However, there are usually restrictions and limitations to what they will pay for. Managed Care Companies act as middle men between clients and the insurance companies. They determine what medical care the insurance company will pay for or not pay for based on “medical necessity”. Mental Health and Mental Retardation Clinics offer mental health care on a sliding scale fee system and accepts Medicaid, Medicare, or health insurance. Medicare is a federally funded health insurance program for senior citizens, and the disabled. Medicaid is a state funded health insurance program for low income families. The Children’s Health Insurance Plan or CHIP’s is a federal and state funded health insurance program for children who do not qualify for Medicaid but do not have any other type of insurance coverage.
Evaluating Therapy for Children
It is important in child therapy to evaluate the progress of the treatment and the relationship with the therapist. After your child has been in therapy for a while, ask yourself the following questions to determine if therapy is working. If the answer to most of them is “yes,” then you should be confident that therapy is helping. If the answer to most of them is “no.,” then you may want to get a second opinion from another mental health professional and consider making a change in your child’s treatment. ● Does our child seem comfortable with the mental health professional? ● Is there open communication between the mental health professional and us, the parents? ● Has the mental health professional diagnosed the problem our child is having? ● Are the professional and our child working toward the goals which we set together? Has our relationship with our child improved? ● Are we, as the parents, being given guidance to work on the problem at home?
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How to Know When Your Child Should Stop Therapy
Your child may be ready to stop therapy when she/he: is much happier, is doing better in school, and is making friends, and when you understand and have learned how to deal more effectively with those factors that led to the problems for which you sought help. Sometimes ending therapy will be an anxious time for children and parents. Problems may reappear temporarily. The mental health professional should be available to provide counsel and support for a period of time after your child is finished with therapy. It is a good idea to give yourself some time to adjust before considering going back to therapy. You and your child may benefit from support groups. Just remember the path to recovery includes knowing when your child needs help, choosing the right professional, evaluation and knowing when your child can stop therapy. Support is the key.
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Practical Tips for Parents Tips for Parents: How to Care for Your Child’s Mental Health
1. Know your family’s medical history so you can identify early warning signs. 2. Trust your instincts and pay attention to a child’s complaints, such as “I don’t feel well.” 3. Stay attuned to changes in your child’s behavior or activities. 4. Educate yourself on the signs and symptoms of mental health disorders. Separate “fact from fiction” by using credible sources. Ask your family doctor if you have questions. 5. Knowing that your child may need help is hard to accept. Don’t blame yourself. Mental health problems are not a symptom of bad parenting. They are common and very treatable. 6. Seek help if your child shows signs of a mental health problem. Start with your pediatrician since ruling out any physical health problem should be the first step of your child’s care. 7. Advocate for your child. If his or her provider does not recognize telltale signs, seek a second opinion. If your spouse cannot admit your child had a problem, continue to assert the truth; that she/he has an illness, but can get better. If you meet insurance hurdles, don’t be deterred from getting your child help. 8. Discuss all available treatment options with your child’s doctor, and carefully weigh all the risks and benefits associated with each treatment. 9. Stay attuned to how your child responds to treatments. Make sure she/he receives a thorough evaluation, continual follow-up and careful monitoring-particularly in the first several weeks – by your doctor. 10. Educate yourself about the warning signs of both mental disorders and suicide. Act quickly if you are concerned. 11. Do not abruptly discontinue or change treatments-it can lead to significant side effects. 12. Know that your child will get better. 13. Remember that the worst possible situation for a child with a mental health problem is to go without any treatment at all.
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Working with the schools…
There are many avenues for working with the schools. Listed below are suggested step by step actions that can help at school. A teacher conference is a good first step. Request a conference with the classroom teacher or teachers where the problems are occurring. Go to the meeting with specific questions and concerns. Keep in mind that most Teacher conference periods last 45 minutes. Discuss the specific concerns and agree on specific interventions and the length of time the interventions will be monitored for improvement. If improvement is not achieved than request a second meeting with the school counselor. Ask if there are any other school professionals, such as the principal, social worker, reading specialist etc. that can attend in order to discuss solutions. Once again, be prepared to discuss the specific concerns, interventions, and length of time the interventions will be monitored for improvement. If problems continue then request additional assessment to determine the eligibility for Special Education or for Section 504 Services. Once the required forms are completed an in-depth evaluation will be conducted by the school. Next, a meeting will be held with all parties to discuss the needs of the student. If Special Education is needed than an Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meeting will be held. If Section 504 Services are needed than a 504 meeting will be held. At the meeting all parties will discuss, and ultimately agree on, what is required to meet the needs of the student. Annual meetings are held to monitor the progress of the student. Once a student qualifies for the special programming, he/she is entitled to receive the appropriate educational services without cost to the parents. Remember to document all meeting discussions, etc. This must be done in writing. NAMI GC can offer ARD assistance/medication and/or education to help with the ARD process.
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Dealing with Mental Illness in Your Child…
Don’t wait to intervene, when you suspect something is wrong. The fewer bad experiences, the better the prognosis. Don’t waste time in denial or guilt. Many intervention strategies are very helpful whether or not the child turns out to have a mental illness. Don’t blame yourself. Mental illness is not caused by poor parenting; it is a biological illness. Good treatment works – find the best you can afford. This won’t necessarily cure the suspected illness, but will enable the child to experience success and learn to manage the illness. Foster self-sufficiency. The goal is to get the adolescent to the point where he or she can manage the illness on his or her own. Aim for the line between supporting and enabling – helping the child/adolescent grow towards independence. The line will move of course as the child ages. As the adolescent gets older, move from direction to consultation. For example: “How do you think you should handle this?” “How can I help?” “Let’s brainstorm about the issue.” Don’t let feelings of guilt interfere with your child’s journey towards independence. Learn and practice effective communication techniques. Statements (expressing how you fell rather than blaming), reflective listening (understanding how the other feels), and expression of core emotions (many time fear is behind anger) are effective. They help to reduce defensiveness and guilt of all parties and to reach real communication about feelings, boundaries, etc. Model a good patient/doctor relationship. Find a doctor who treats you and your child respectfully. When accompanying the child to the doctor, model good patient to doctor behavior by presenting documentation (like a list of medications, a mood chart), preparing written questions, making sure you understand medications, what they are supposed to do, and possible side effects. As the child ages, step more into the background, letting the child/adolescent take the lead and interact with the doctor, but making sure your information gets heard too—without demeaning the child.
Consider family therapy to help identify your family’s system for interacting, allowing siblings to voice their feelings, helping the parents present a consistent message, etc. Take care of yourself. This is not an indulgence: it is necessary to lead your family to coping with the illness. Remember what flight attendants say about using airbags: “Put your own oxygen mask on first.” Get involved in a support organization that can provide your family with education (like the Visions-for-Tomorrow education class from NAMI Gulf Coast), support groups and resources. Families who reach out to each other for support ideas and information often have better results in helping their children.
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Ideas That Help Consumers…
Daily structure is essential. This includes regular times for sleeping, eating, productive activities, social interactions and exercise. Find regular activity outside the home. Too often, the consumers have their symptoms cared for but have an empty life. The treatment plan needs to include something to keep the consumer engaged and active. Ideas; appropriate volunteer activities, work for family members, classes (like the Peer-to-Peer class from NAMI). One member’s son helps with a neighbor’s lonely dog, and they both benefit. Get good nutrition. Make nutritious food and drink easily available. Drink plenty of water. Some of this may help chemical imbalances. Partnerships offered by NAMI GC can provide information on helping consumers.
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Taking Care of Yourself…
Stay hopeful. Don’t be discouraged. There is help through support and education (like the Partnerships education class and support chapter meetings from NAMI Gulf Coast). Acknowledge your own feelings of confusion, anger and depression. Recovery is a slow process. It takes a long time. Guilt is a common response. We may try to hide the situation from neighbors and friends because of shame and embarrassment. We can let go of this when we understand that the bizarre behavior is due to a biochemical imbalance in the brain. Allow yourself to grieve the loss of your expectations for your consumer. Acceptance entails recognition that mental illness is a chronic disorder - that previous expectations may not be achievable. Allow yourself to grieve the loss of those possibilities. Focus on what is realistically possible now. Set limits on what you expect of yourself. Live one day at a time. Set realistic limits on what you as an individual can actually control or accomplish. Positive self-talk is effective. Replace negative self-talk with positive. If you can’t change the circumstance, consider changing the way you think about it. “If life hand you lemons, turn it into lemonade.” Try to live as balanced a life as possible. Avoid letting your consumer’s problems take over your life. Don’t make all your conversations about the consumer. So often, we give up all or much of our regular life and live with this person as the focus of our everyday existence. This may be necessary during a crisis, but when there is some stability, try to return to some balance and pursue your regular activities as much as possible. Make sure you get respite. As a caregiver, you need a rest. Give yourself daily time away from the consumer. Do something you need or want to do. Making this part of your daily life will help you continue to care for the consumer. Don’t sacrifice relationships with other family. Be grateful for the wisdom you gain. In the process of coping with this illness, you will have discovered much more about yourself and about the vagaries of the human condition than you could ever have imagined. Remember, this is a “long haul” event – pace yourself. Accept that there will be bad times and better times, but that a quick one-time-for-all treatment is most likely not possible.
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Learn to be flexible. Flexibility and adjustments in dealing with these issues can help you to cope. Keep yourself healthy. Eat right, get enough sleep, and try to fit in some exercise. Respond to the aches and pains of your body, mind and soul. Encourage others in your family to do the same. Care-giving is intensive, over-whelming work, especially during crises. Just as the consumer needs a long recovery time, so do you. Join a support group. Don’t isolate yourself. Go to the group regularly; don’t wait for a crisis. Realize you have support to give others in crisis. The group will be in place if you do have a crisis. You are not alone. Share thoughts about your consumer’s illness only with those who are supportive. Friends and family members who are not knowledgeable about mental illness can unintentionally make hurtful comments about our consumers or how we are managing the situation. Be grateful for the wisdom you gain. In the process of coping with this illness, you will have discovered much more about yourself and about the vagaries of the human condition than you could ever have imagined. Ask for information. Don’t be shy about contacting NAMI members, doctors, hospitals, and programs for more information. Get education from our free education workshops, Partnerships, Visions For Tomorrow, etc. Also use www.namigulfcoast.org
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Planning for Your Consumer’s Future…
Help your consumer obtain Social Security benefits. He or she may be eligible for SSI or SSDI. You may want to consider creating a Special Needs Trust to support your consumer long-term. There are financial planners and lawyers who are experienced in this area. Keep your will up-to-date. Learn about housing options. Your consumer does not necessarily need to live with you, and, at some point, won’t be able to. Explore personal care facilities, government supported housing for the disabled, group homes and the like. Consider current guardianship. If your consumer needs a guardian, you may wish to divide the job between a financial guardian and a personal guardian. Plan for long-term care-giving and guardianship. Your consumer cannot depend on you indefinitely. Talk with family members to educate them on how to deal with someone with mental illness and discuss future care-giving possibilities. Again, responsibilities can be divided among two or more people. People outside the family can be engaged to carry out these responsibilities. Don’t put this off; no one knows what tomorrow will bring.
Consumer Rights…
The Advisory Commission on Consumer Protection and Quality in the Health Care industry has identified the following expectations for health care providers: Consumers have the right to emergency health care services when needed regardless of the ability to pay. Consumers have the right to accurate and easily understood information in order to fully participate in their health care decision. Consumers have the right to have all information kept confidential as required by law.
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Coping with a Crisis…
Don’t try to reason with your consumer when she/he is in the turmoil of a crisis. Talk in a calm, quiet voice, focusing on practical, workable, short-term solutions. During a crisis, it is natural for us to become agitated, worried and upset – and to talk a lot in an effort to stabilize things, telling the consumer what to do. However, this can escalate the problem. Take a minute to calm yourself – and to let the consumer calm a bit. Take a deep breath and focus on the major immediate issue. Keep your voice calm and look for practical, short-term solutions. Take action immediately if you feel you might be in physical danger from an out-of-control consumer. At the first sign, call for help. Protect yourself. You cannot help anyone if you are hurt. Trust your judgment about when it is time to intervene. You learn to recognize when some kind of intervention is necessary. Make a crisis plan now. It is helpful to have a one-page summary of basic information about the consumer. Make copies to give, by fax or in person, when needed. You may wish to include: the consumer’s name, address, telephone number, driver’s license number, social security number, diagnoses, where and when hospitalized, recent medications (whether adhered to or not), any suicide attempts or violence, and the name, telephone and fax numbers of the most recent doctor. Include the name and telephone number of the family caregiver. (See samples crisis sheet at the end of this booklet.) Keep this summary with you or put it in a quickly accessible place. Make a list in advance of the hospitals that have emergency treatment, and those which will take the consumer’s insurance/Medicaid/Medicare. If the consumer doesn’t have insurance, know the name and phone number of the county hospital. One option is to call the insurance company beforehand – they will often walk you through the admission process. Access whether your consumer is a danger to himself or others. When trying to hospitalize your consumer for psychiatric care, you will be asked, “Is this persona a danger to himself or others?” Answering “yes” to this with specific reasons is the key to getting the consumer hospitalized. Don’t lie, but documentation can be helpful. Consider all aspects of the situation. One father recognized that his son was so out of touch with reality that he was likely to walk into a busy street without regard to safety, and this was a danger to himself. If police intervention is needed, identify the emergency as mental health related and ask for a Crisis Intervention Team or a Mental Health Deputy. Keep this phone number in your wallet.
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Galveston County, Jaime Castro 409-766-2323 or 409-766-2300. Brazoria County, Pat Matocha 979-849-2441 or 281-331-9000. ● If the consumer is not violent, another option would be to call the Crisis Hotline Number at 1-866-729-3848.
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CRISIS INFORMATION PAGE
(FOR Police/Hospital/EMS) Fill out the following form and keep duplicate handy.
Please take this person to ______________________________________Hospital.
This Person is not a criminal. He/she has a mental illness. Please treat with compassion and dignity. Thank you.
Name_________________________________________________________________________________
Address_______________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone ____________________________________________________________________________
Age______________________Birthdate____________________________________________________
Social Security No.______________________________________________________________________
Insurance_____________________________________________________________________________
Is receiving SSI ____________________________ Is receiving SDI ______________________________
Military/VA status?____________________________________________________________________
Eye Color ____________________________ Hair Color ______________________________________
Skin_________________________________________________________________________________
Blood type___________________________________________________________________________
Eyeglasses/Contacts___________________________________________________________________
Height______________________________________________________________________________
Weight_____________________________________________________________________________
Tattoos?____________________________________________________________________________
Other identifying marks________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
Current Primary Diagnosis______________________________________________________________
Secondary Diagnosis___________________________________________________________________
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WARNING SIGNS OF SUICIDE…
□ IRRITABLE, ANGRY, OR DEPRESSED MOOD
□ POOR SLEEP
□ SUDDEN CHANGES IN BEHAVIOR
□ LOSS OF A FRIEND/RELATIONSHIP
□ DECLINE IN SCHOOL/WORK PERFORMANCE
□ SUICIDAL THREATS
□ FEELING HOPELESS ABOUT THE FUTURE
□ REMARKS ABOUT DYING OR SUICIDE
□ PREVIOUS SUICIDAL THOUGHTS OR ATTEMPTS
□ ALCOHOL OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE
□ ACCESS TO GUNS AND OTHER LETHAL MEANS OF HARM
Suicide Prevention Training
QPR training is designed to help you help someone who may be considering suicide.
QPR consists of 3 life-saving skills. How to:
1. Question…a person about suicide
2. Persuade…the person to get help and
3. Refer…the person to the appropriate resource.
Classes are open to any interested individuals, faith based groups, or community groups. You may register individually or schedule a QPR class for a group. You can earn your QPR certificate in 1 ½ to 2 hours. No charge for classes
Registration: Contact NAMI Gulf Coast, 888-554-2264 or Beverly Bernzen, 979-235-0589.
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A special thanks to all of our supporters who helped make this possible:
● Houston Endowment
● Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund
● Boeing Employees Community Fund
● Rockwell Fund
● The Simmons Foundation
● United Way of Galveston County Mainland
● Moody Memorial First United Methodist Church, Permanent
Endowment Fund
● The Moody Foundation
● United Way of Galveston
● The Aubrey and Silvia Farb Community Service Fund of Congregation
Emanuel
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