Children’s Mental Health
Children’s Mental Health
Helping Children Thrive. Supporting Families.
West Texas Centers provides mental health services to children, adolescents, and their families who are experiencing challenges related to mental, emotional, or behavioral health. Our goal is to help children build skills, improve their well-being, and achieve greater stability at home, at school, and in their communities.
Every child and family has unique needs. We work with families to identify concerns, explore treatment options, and develop an individualized plan of care based on the child’s needs and eligibility for services.
Services We Provide
West Texas Centers offers a range of services to support children, adolescents, and their families, including:
- Psychiatric Evaluations and Screenings: Assessments to help identify needs and determine appropriate services.
- Case Management: Assistance connecting families with services, resources, and community supports.
- Medication Monitoring: Support with medication-related services, as appropriate.
- Social Skills Training: Help children and adolescents develop communication, relationship, and everyday life skills.
- Parenting Skills Training: Guidance and support to help parents address challenges and strengthen family relationships.
- Family Counseling: Support for families working through challenges and improving communication.
- Home- and School-Based Interventions: Services designed to support children in their everyday environments, when available and appropriate.
- Medicaid Application Assistance: Help navigating the Medicaid application process and related resources.
- YES Waiver Program: Information and assistance related to the Youth Empowerment Services (YES) Waiver, subject to program eligibility and availability.
Service availability depends on individual needs, eligibility, and program requirements.
What to Expect From the Therapy Process
1. Contact Us
Your first step is to call West Texas Centers to learn about available services and begin the intake process. Our staff can answer questions and explain how to get started.
2. Complete an Initial Evaluation
During the initial appointment, you and your child will have an opportunity to share concerns, discuss your family’s needs, and learn what to expect from the treatment process. The provider can also explain confidentiality, available services, and next steps.
3. Develop a Plan Together
If services are appropriate and you choose to move forward, you and your provider will work together to identify goals and develop a plan focused on your child’s needs and strengths.
4. Work Toward Progress
Follow-up appointments and services will help your child and family work toward identified goals. The treatment plan may be reviewed and adjusted as needs change.
Take the First Step
Seeking support for your child can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to navigate the process alone. West Texas Centers is here to help you explore available options and find the next step for your family.
Call 1-800-375-4357 to learn more about children’s mental health services or to ask about scheduling an appointment.
Need Crisis Support?
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call our 24/7 Crisis Hotline:
1-800-375-4357.
1-800-375-4357.
If there is an immediate, life-threatening emergency, call 911.
If you are in crisis please contact
us at:
1-800-375-4357
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