Abilene Christian University Marriage and Family Institute
The mission of the marriage and Family Institute is to provide a clinical setting in which Marriage and Family Therapy interns can develop clinical skills and to serve the people of the greater Abilene area by offering individual, marriage and family therapy. Services are provided under the supervision of licensed marriage and family therapist and are provided on a sliding fee scale, depending upon clients' yearly income. For more information about the clinic, contact 325-674-4826.
New Horizons- Keeping Children First
New Horizons mission is to provide an environment where children, families and staff are able to heal and grow through caring relationships and unconditional love and acceptance. The S.T.A.R. Program and Family Connections are two of the programs offered by New Horizons. For more information about these programs.
Texas Family Institute (TFI) is a 501(C) 3 nonprofit organization made up of professionally-trained, licensed counselors, marriage and family therapists, and social workers. We function harmoniously to help you meet the challenges that life brings to you in a better and more powerful way.
Turning Point Counseling, LLC is made up of professionals with over 250 years of combined experience, serving clients in Abilene and the surrounding area. Callers are warmly greeted by the Turning Point Counseling staff and carefully matched with the therapist best equipped to address their specific needs. The therapists at Turning Point Counseling offer solutions for stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions, relationship problems, and many other concerns. They provide individual, couple, or family counseling, as well as psychological testing.
Ministry of Counseling and Enrichment
The mission of the Ministry of Counseling and Enrichment is committed to bringing quality services to the people of the Big Country regardless of race, religion, or ability to pay.
As a service to our community and students, Hardin-Simmons University’s CACREP accredited graduate program in clinical counseling maintains a counseling clinic on campus in the historic Cowden-Paxton building. Graduate students who have successfully completed the pre-clinical courses are able to work with clients under the supervision of fully-licensed doctoral level counselors. *scroll to the bottom of the page and click “HSU Psychology and Counseling Center” for details and contact information.
National Hopeline Network(1.800.SUICIDE) brings the tremendous knowledge, skill and resources of existing crisis centers under the safety net of a single, easy-to-remember, toll-free number. People in crisis generally don't have the energy or ability to take on a long search for help. The Hopeline Network helps make appropriate, critical services available to all.
Texas Hotlines
Texas Youth Hotline - The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services initiated the Texas Youth Hotline. The Texas Youth Hotline and the agency's Texas Runaway Hotline are answered 24-hours a day and provide preventive services to callers who are in need of a caring voice and a listening ear.
Local Agencies
Noah Project (1.800.444.3551) is a center for victims of family violence. Their mission is advocating for victims and working to end family violence. If you or someone you know is being hurt by family violence, Noah Project can help.
Regional Crime Victims Crisis Center is a non-profit corporation serving victims of violent crime including sexual assault. 24/7 Hotline: 325-677-7895
Self-Harm & Depression: How to help yourself and loved ones
First Light Recovery is a great place to help with coping skills and understanding where your thoughts of self-harm come from.
Resources:
Important Phone Numbers:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline- 1-800-273-8255 (TALK);
National Crisis Text Line- text TX to 741741; crisistextline.org
The Trevor Project (LGBTQIA)- 1-800-488-7386, text 202-304-1200 or chat online at thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now
Mental Health First Aid for Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors