🎉 Happy New Year from The Harris Center! 🎉 Our clinics will be closed on New Year’s Day, but we’ll be back to serve you on January 2nd. If you need support during this time, don’t hesitate to reach out! Call our Crisis Line at 713-970-7000 or the National Lifeline at 988 to connect with a counselor.
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD
Hospitals and Health Care
Houston, TX 10,691 followers
Transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs.
About us
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD (formerly Mental Health & Mental Retardation Authority of Harris County) The Harris Center, Harris County's state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability Authority, provided mental health and intellectual and developmental disability services to 51,518 unduplicated individuals in Harris County in Fiscal Year 2016 through its four service divisions: » Mental Health Outpatient Services » Mental Health Forensic Services » Intellectual Disability and Autism Services » Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program The Agency also served over 18,000 individuals at the Harris County Jail through its contract with the Harris County Sheriff's Office. As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The Harris Center strives to provide high quality, efficient, and cost effective services so that persons with mental disabilities may live with dignity as fully functioning, participating, and contributing members of our community.
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https://www.theharriscenter.org/
External link for The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD
- Industry
- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Houston, TX
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1965
- Specialties
- mental health, intellectual & development disabilities, and crisis & emergency psychiatric services
Locations
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Primary
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9401 Southwest Freeway
Houston, TX 77074, US
Employees at The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD
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We proudly recognize the leadership and dedication of a member of our steering team who is instrumental in suicide prevention efforts. As Vice President of Community Access and Engagement at The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD, Jennifer Battle oversees critical services, including the National 988 Suicide and Crisis hotline for 51 Texas counties. We greatly appreciate The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD for their ongoing engagement and support to suicide prevention across the Greater Houston Area. Let’s continue be innovative in our to create a stronger more connected community. Together we can save lives. #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealth #CommunityEngagement #Collaboration #HarrisCenter #RealPeopleRealConnectionsRealHope
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The holiday season can bring joy, but for many, it also comes with challenges like feelings of isolation, financial strain, and stress from family dynamics. These pressures can make it hard to keep up with expectations and take a toll on mental health. Dr. Kristen Holmes from The Harris Center shares with Fox26 Houston that these emotions can stem from various reasons. If you're feeling this way, you're not alone, and there are ways to find support. Remember, it's okay to reach out for help. Call our Crisis Line at 713-970-7000 or the National Lifeline at 988 to speak with a counselor. Let’s navigate this season together. 🌟 Watch here: https://ow.ly/LHuA50Uw0tI
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The holiday season is a time of joy for many, but it can also amplify feelings of loneliness and isolation. Dr. Krystin Holmes, a licensed marriage and family therapist with The Harris Center, appeared on KPRC2 to discuss how to recognize signs of depression, practical strategies for coping, and resources available to help you or your loved ones. You're not alone—support is always within reach. Call our Crisis & Access Line at 713-970-7000 to speak with a counselor 24/7/365. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/gRC92Xeu
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Apply today!! https://lnkd.in/gK9WgxVK Happy Holidays ~ 🎄 💚 ❤️ Shari Mallet, MPA
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A huge thank you to Eliza from Girl Scout Troop 122286 for creating a beautiful new mural for our Child and Adolescent unit. This amazing mural pays homage to Houston and is sure to brighten the days of all the families walking through our building. Are you interested in our Child and Adolescent Services? Visit our website at https://ow.ly/x5CW50UtBST.
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Did you know over 41% of adults say that they feel stressed during the holidays? Our Director of Child and Adolescent Services, Tiffanie Williams-Brooks, shared her counseling expertise on KPRC2 and reminded people to prioritize their self-care this holiday season to help mitigate the stress. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/gCdfa-tt
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La temporada de fiestas es un momento de alegría y conexión, pero también puede ser un desafío para quienes enfrentan soledad o depresión. Univision conversó con Juan Cruz, consejero profesional de The Harris Center, sobre cómo identificar las señales de alerta de la depresión y estrategias para afrontarla. ------ The holiday season is a time of joy and connection, but it can also be challenging for those facing loneliness or depression. Univision spoke with Juan Cruz, a professional counselor from The Harris Center, about recognizing warning signs of depression and strategies for coping.