Family Help in Texas: Programs & Services

Take an honest look at your child's behavior and family situation.
Become informed of your child's issues.
Network the resources listed on the Family Help pages and throughout the Focus website to find referrals to mental health services and supportive programs.
Follow through on professional advice and treatment plans.
Build a support system from family, friends, self-help groups, and your place of worship.

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Texas Information

Hotlines & Helplines - Helping Resources

Self-Help & Support Groups

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1-866-620-1418

COLT SCHOOLS

Christian outdoor programs

for youth, ages 12-18

406-722-2658

EAGLE VALLEY RANCH

Residential treatment center

for girls, ages 12-17

Scholarships available

1-866-514-4744

RED ROCK CANYON SCHOOL

Residential treatment center

for youth, ages 12-17

1-800-635-4441

FALCON RIDGE RANCH

Residential treatment program

for girls, ages 12-17

1-866-968-4673

CEDAR BREAKS ACADEMY

Residential treatment center

for girls, ages 12-17,

with year-round enrollment

1-800-793-7401

RE-CREATION RETREAT

Therapeutic boarding school

for girls, ages 13-17,

with year-round enrollment

435-691-0856

NEW HOPE

21-day outdoor and wilderness camps

held each month throughout the year

417-683-9793

FUTURE MEN

Christian residential program

for young men, ages 16-20,

with year-round enrollment

417-546-4171

MOUNT CARMEL YOUTH RANCH

Christian-based short-term and long-term outdoor therapeutic programs for boys, ages 12-18

1-866-971-3322

BONNEVILLE CANYON RETREAT

Life skills learning center

for young men, ages 18 and over

1-866-800-9517

Programs & Services

Al-Anon and Alateen in Texas

12-step support for families and friends of alcoholics. Visit Alcohol & Teen Drinking.

Austin Area Guide to Information and Support Services (pdf)

Austin Child Guidance Center

512-451-2242

Individual, family, and group therapy, psychiatric and psychological evaluations. outdoor experiential activities, parent education; and professional training. Visit Counseling & Therapy.

Brazos County Rape Crisis Center

979-731-1000

Counseling, support groups for adults sexually abused/molested as children, sexually abused teens, anonymous and confidential support across the Internet. Visit Abuse: Sexual.

Cal Farley's Boys Ranch and Affiliates

1-800-657-7124

Provides homes, education, vocational instruction and religious training to boys and girls who are in need of social development, moral guidance, and educational motivation. Includes Boys Ranch, near Amarillo, Texas; Girlstown, U.S.A., near Whiteface, Texas; and Cal Farley's Family Program, near Borger, Texas. Visit Free & Low-Cost Schools and Programs.

Christian Homes

325-677-2205 Abilene

1-800-592-4725 24 Hour

Full maternity care and adoption counseling to women experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. Offers adoption services, operates a free maternity home, and works with girls throughout Texas and Oklahoma who do not wish to relocate to Abilene, but want the services of a Christian adoption agency. Visit Teen Sexual Behavior.

Covenant House Texas

713-523-2231

1-800-999-9999 24 Hour

Emergency shelter, crisis intervention, transitional housing and community-based services to homeless, runaway, "throwaway," and at-risk youth under the age of 21.

Domestic Violence Service Directory in Texas

Visit Abuse.

Elizabeth Home

972-709-3470 Duncanville

Christian maternity home that provides a warm and loving environment, free of charge, to young women facing a crisis pregnancy. Visit Free & Low-Cost Schools and Programs.

Grandparents Support in Texas

Visit Self-Help & Support Groups.

Job Corps

1-800-733-5627

Free residential program for young men and women, ages 16-24, that empowers youth to take responsibility for their employability through the integration of vocational skills and academic achievement. Visit Dropouts.

Promise House, Inc.

214-941-8578

Youth residential care, prevention/ intervention and treatment services, and community advocacy in Dallas.

Seaborne ChalleNGe Corps

1-866-SEA-BORN

Voluntary 17-1/2 month residential program offering education, job training, and life skills for young adults, ages 16-18, who are drug free, non-adjudicated, and failing to meet educational potential. This is a program of the Texas National Guard and Texas A&M University at Galveston. Visit Free & Low-Cost Schools and Programs.

Serenity High

469-742-7830

Safe haven for high school students returning from substance abuse treatment centers who are committed to achieving a high school diploma in a supportive, sober environment. Located in McKinney. Visit Drugs & Teen Substance Abuse.

Sex Offender Treatment Providers

Visit Abuse: Sexual.

Speak Up Texas

1-877-325-8789

Free individual at-home training for Texas with speech-related disabilities and in-office training support for professionals. Visit Special Education.

Texas Baptist Children's Home

512-255-3682

Residential programs for children and single-mother families, as well as community-based outreach and prevention programs.

Texas Programs for Batterers

Visit Abuse: Physical.

Texas Rape Crisis Centers

Visit Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Victim Support Resources in Houston (pdf)

Visit Teen Violence.

YWCA of Greater Austin

512-326-1222

Serves women and girls of Greater Austin and Travis County with mental health counseling, substance abuse services, wellness programs, and recreational and cultural activities. Visit Drugs & Teen Substance Abuse.