In 1970, The Central Texas Mental Heath Mental Retardation Center (CTMHMR, now dba Center for Life Resources) was established after a long range planning by several community advocates, for the mentally challenged. As an agency of the State, the Center has provided services in the counties of Brown, Eastland, Coleman, Comanche, San Saba, Mills, and McCulloch for individuals with mental illness, mental retardation, and substance abuse.
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Services Offered
Adult Behavioral Health Services
Services Provided: Information & Referral 24-Hour Crisis Services Diagnostic Assessment Symptom Management Psychiatric Services Client & Family Mental Health Education Service Coordination Community Living & Problem Solving Skills Respite Housing Assistance Vocational Training & Employment Assistance Family Support Services Child and Adolescent Services
Each plan of service is designed for your child and your family's needs specifically. Not every child needs every service offered. Center for Life Resources will work with your family to give your child and family what will help the most.
Children and adolescents (ages 3 - 17) and their families may receive services in: An intensive in-home program School A clinic setting
Outpatient Substance Abuse Services
The escalating and ravaging trend of substance abuse and dependence has motivated the Center to develop specialized treatment programs to support existing clients as well as individuals who present with only a substance abuse or dependence disorder.
Program Services Offered:
*Provides comprehensive services to Adults and Youth who have a substance use disorder, and who need support in the following areas; family, social, legal, academic, or employment.
*Basic Elements: Individual counseling with a licensed professional; group counseling, case management, and family education group and family counseling. Access to services for those who have a co-occurring psychiatric disorder or medical issues.
Fees and Payment
Based on Income/Sliding Scale Co-Pay Insurance, including Medicaid and Medicare
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Payment: Sliding Scale
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A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.