This #WorldMentalHealthDay, let’s break the stigma by embracing the science. Remember, 1 in 5 American adults experience a mental health condition each year. Together, we can support one another and create a world where mental health is prioritized. ?? Need support? Call or text 988 to get connected with a counselor, 24/7/365. #KnowScienceNoStigma #MentalHealthMatters
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD
医院和医疗保健
Houston，TX 10,147 位关注者
Transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs.
关于我们
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/
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 医院和医疗保健
- 规模
- 1,001-5,000 人
- 总部
- Houston，TX
- 类型
- 政府机构
- 创立
- 1965
- 领域
- mental health、intellectual & development disabilities和crisis & emergency psychiatric services
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9401 Southwest Freeway
US，TX，Houston，77074
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD员工
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Mark your calendars! The 3rd Annual Transforming Lives Luncheon will be held on October 29th at The Ballroom at Bayou Place. This year’s event is celebrating the transformational impact of the Judge Ed Emmett Mental Health and Jail Diversion Center. Get your tickets here: bit.ly/4cM83Jh
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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! Let’s recognize #DirectSupportProfessionals and their dedication to caring for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Learn more at https://ow.ly/fKIF50TG7fE and learn about our services at https://lnkd.in/gfyKG_j7. #TexasIDD #TimeToCareTX
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As Suicide Prevention Month comes to a close, we want to thank everyone who helped spread awareness and support throughout September. Special shout-out to our Director of Suicide Care Initiatives, Tiffany Bittner, who appeared on KPRC to remind those struggling that they are not alone. Tiffany discussed resources such as the 988 program and cleared up common mental health misconceptions. Let's continue working together to support mental health year-round. If you are struggling, call or text 988 to be connected with a counselor. You can also call The Harris Center's 24/7 Crisis & Access Line at 713-970-7000. Watch Tiffany's segment here: https://ow.ly/qhxj50TBluP
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Tiffany Bittner, Director of Suicide Care Initiatives at The Harris Center, explains how the Life Pathways Program offers support to people at risk of suicide in Harris County with KPRC. Watch here: https://ow.ly/nEF350TvhoM
The Harris Center's Life Pathways Program supporting individuals at risk of suicide
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TOMORROW: Join us to help raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl and learn strategies for substance use prevention at the Fighting Fentanyl event on 9/26, hosted by Region 4 Education Service Center in collaboration with Alief ISD and The Harris Center's Community Training Department. We hope to see you there!
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Join us to help raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl and learn strategies for substance use prevention at the Fighting Fentanyl event on 9/26, hosted by Region 4 Education Service Center in collaboration with Alief ISD and The Harris Center's Community Training Department. We hope to see you there!
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Get your tickets today! The 3rd Annual Transforming Lives Luncheon will be held on October 29th at The Ballroom at Bayou Place. This year’s event is celebrating the transformational impact of the Judge Ed Emmett Mental Health and Jail Diversion Center. Get your tickets here: bit.ly/4cM83Jh
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The Houston Area Suicide Prevention Coalition is hosting a Virtual Suicide Prevention Storytelling Workshop on 9/25. This workshop will provide participants with new skills of storytelling as a tool when speaking with others about their personal experiences around suicide. Storytelling can be a powerful way to connect with an audience on a deeper level through a shared experience and can start conversations, build relationships, and provide healing for yourself and others. Link to register: https://ow.ly/6mjV50TmaFV
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