This page will house information on resources, including online and other helpful information for district counselors
Parents, therapists/facilities and school staff may need to contact one another. Here is the form to complete.
Forney ISD Mental and Behavioral Health Resources for Staff
Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Training - You Tube Link , Jen Smith
The following is a partial list of agencies, resources, medical doctors, therapists, and Licensed Professional Counselors in the Forney area. The list has been compiled from a number of sources including Forney ISD counselors' professional contacts.
Forney ISD does not endorse any physician, medical facility or health service organization. The District encourages parents to research all available resources. It is the parents' responsibility to assess the agency and/or its personnel before retaining services to ensure that a good working relationship can be established and/or its coordination of insurance and/or payment of services.
Below you will find resources and information for parents. Forney ISD does not endorse any physician, medical facility or health service organization. Click on the title for more information. The link will open a new window.
Find a mental health provider Searchable database of North Texas providers, designed to help you find appropriate mental health care.
Texas Mental Health Navigation Line Free helpline offering personal assistance with finding providers and resources that match your needs.
Findhelp.org Search and connect to support: Financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced cost agencies.
Resources for Parents regarding Students with ADHD. Here you will find a variety of medical doctors that aide in students with ADHD.
Resources for ADHD testing and medication expenses. Here you will find resources to help families pay for ADHD medication.
Medication Assistance Resources. This is a list of agencies that will help families with medication expenses.
Support and Resources for Students with Internet Addictions (English Version) Here you will find a variety of resources for helping students and parents become aware and deal with Internet addiction.
Support and Resources for Students with Internet Addictions (Spanish Version) Here you will find a variety of resources for helping students and parents become aware and deal with Internet addiction.
Basepoint Academy Presentation
Call 972-325-2633 for appointments and referrals
Angie Scalf - Outreach Liaison for FISD Cell 469-891-4757
713 Broad St.
https://basepointpsychiatry.com
PHP/IOP treatment for adolescents 11-18 (6th -12th grade)
ROI for BasePoint and Forney ISD
If you refer the family to Kaufman Bridge, they can get them in pretty quickly; especially, for emergency medication.
Email the referral form to kaufmancountybridge@ntbha.org
The Family & Youth Success (FAYS) Program offers free, preventative, short-term services for youth and their families by assisting them in mastering new skills through evidence-based training. FAYS helps to improve attendance in school, to reduce the occurrence of running away, lessen family conflict, and cut delinquent behavior. Our main goal is to keep families together by strengthening and stabilizing family unity. FAYS also offers Universal Child Abuse Prevention (UCAP) information and workshops. There is a Family & Youth Success program available in all 254 Texas counties. The Community Healthcore FAYS Program covers 13 counties in East Texas.
Texas Prevention and Early Intervention for Ellis, Henderson, Kaufman, Navarro, Smith, Van Zandt and Wood Counties
Office 903.581.2835
Crisis 866.630.3551
Contact Candreas Jones BS-QMHP, LCDC 1
Family and Youth Success Program Director
Cell: 903.360.1217
Family Counseling at no cost to families with children 17 and under
Weekly Parenting Courses
Weekly Teen and PreTeen Group Sessions
Use this referral form, https://form.jotform.com/230445498628062, or parents can call to schedule an appointment @ 469.743.1300.
If student is considered to be high risk (based on suicide lethality assessment) this is a good resource
Mental Health Crisis Line and Mobile Crisis Teams
Free service serving Collin, Dallas, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro and Rockwall Counties
866.260.8000
3-part plan with affordable rates:
Initial Evaluation
Follow up appointments
Generic medications
Available for appointments or walk-ins
1340 River Bend Dr.
Dallas, TX 75247
214.743.6188
Behavioral Health & Chemical Dependency Treatment Programs
FREE MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENTS
www.elevatehealthcare.us
Email: info@elevate healthcare.us
Fax Referrals To: 469.917.9248
469.917.9201 (Mesquite)
No Walk - Ins I By Appointment Only
Children Ages 5-12 I Adolescents 13-17 Partial Hospitalization & Intensive Outpatient to include:
Individual Counseling
Family Counseling
Group Therapy Substance Use Dual Diagnosis Medication Management Program Hours: 10 AM to 3 PM
LOCATIONS
2427 Baker Drive, Suite F Mesquite, Texas 75150 469-917-9201
1615 W Abram Street, Suite 106 Arlington, Texas 76013 682-252-7669
333 N Shiloh Road, Suite 102 Garland, Texas 75042 469-969-0581
Sharing Community Resources Coalition
Kaufman County Resource Meeting Schedule
Kaufman County Community Resource Directory
104 N. McGraw St.
Forney, TX 75126
Bailey Raymond
bailey@familyrestorationcounseling.com
214.265.1777
Provide family / client with Charlie Health admissions
Admissions - 214.380.3411
Email - admissions@charliehealth.com
Charlie Health will take it from here, keeping you in the loop as needed or as appropriate.
Agreed to see students within 2 days
Counseling for children and families
Diagnostic testing, including ADHD
www.advocatechristiancounseling.net
12612 FM 1641, Forney
Reed Elam, 972.802.2845
Agreed to see students within 2 days
Counseling for 14-18 year old
Vale Counseling
2862 N. Belt Line Rd
Sunnyvale, TX 75182
972,698.8478 (office)
bbowmanlpcintern@gmail.com
Supporting Kids in Crisis Presentation for Counselors
Safety Plan - Crisis Prevention
Tracy Ramirez
Angelou DeShun Johnson MA, LPC
Assistant Program Director
North Texas Behavioral Health Services
1545 W. Mockingbird Lane Suite 4000
Dallas, TX 75235
Office: 214-821-6505
Youth Advocate Program Referral Form
The S.T.A.R program has been strengthening youth and families through crisis intervention, family and youth counseling. All services available at no cost.
Kaufman County
300 E. Mulberry St.
903.360.0898
call: 800.989.6884
text: 512.872.5777
Free crisis hotline available 24/7
Face to face counseling for family and youth
Emergency short term shelter for youth who run away or who are unable to stay at home because of family conflict.
Individual, family and youth counseling to help reduce conflict.
Skill-building classes to help parents and caregivers learn how to handle difficult situations.
Skill-building classes for youth to help them gain coping skills and meet their needs in a positive way.
To find a S.T.A.R. program near you, go to www.helpandhope.org and click "Find Help" or contact the Texas Youth Hotline
Call: 800.989.6884
Text: 512.872.5777
Serves individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities
469.458.9021
750 Justin Road
Rockwall, TX 75087
kim@therapyinspired.com
972-882-6106
Therapy Inspired is a mental health clinic in Mesquite providing services for children, teens, couples and families. We exist to provide exceptional counseling services to clients to who are seeking help with finding peace and hope despite the test and trials they are faced with in their daily lives. We are committed to helping all find the help they need through a variety of services.
Offering several groups for everyone. Click the on group below for more information.
Mindfulness for Teens – ages 13-17
Mindful Kids – 9-12
Life Skills 101 - For Teens 13-17
Life Skills 101 - For Kids 9-12
Positive Parenting Support Group FREE Parenting Support Group
Solo Power Parenting – Parenting Group for Single Parents
Chronic Illness/Disease Support Group – FREE Support Group
Coupled Up! – Couples Growth and Communication Group
In order to register for any of these events, check out our website at www.therapyinspired.com. We offer discounts for groups of 5 or more. If you would like to register a group please call or email us directly to ensure that you get the discount.
Adult and Children Grief Support Groups
Helps students/families facing loss such as death or parental separation/divorce. They have groups for adults and students.
Angelou DeShun Johnson MA, LPC
Assistant Program Director
North Texas Behavioral Health Services
1545 W. Mockingbird Lane Suite 4000
Dallas, TX 75235
Office: 214-821-6505
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star
972.573.2339
888-887-2447 (24/7)
Community-based mentoring and school-based mentoring in Kaufman
Children's Medical Center, Dallas. They offer a comprehensive program for treating eating disorders including inpatient and outpatient programming.
The Renfrew Center in Dallas
Eating Recovery Center of Dallas (Plano)
National Eating Disorders
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/free-low-cost-support
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/helpline-financial-II - Provides scholarships for eating disorder treatment
Free preventative benefits and services available through Texas Health Steps can help keep students healthy and in the classroom.
877.847.8377
Children (birth to age 20) and pregnant women who get Medicaid and:
have health problems
are at a high risk for getting health problems
What kind of help is offered:
get medical and dental services
get medical supplies or equipment
rides to the doctor and dentist
work on school or education issues
get other services
Call to get a case manager who will:
find out what services you need
find services close to where you live
teach you how to find and get services
make sure you are getting the services you need
Safe Space Kit - Guide to Supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Students in School
Suicidal Behavior Among Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Youth, 2016
Scenarios Questions for Staff, Faculty and Employees and Questions for Students, Youth and Peers
Intersectionality - What is it, and why is it important? This article answers those questions to support lessons on that topic.
New Resource on Supporting Transgender Students - from the National Association of Elementary School Principals
Welcoming Schools - The mission of the organization is to create safe and welcoming schools for all children and families. There are many free resources, and they offer speakers to deliver professional development to improve school climate.
Genders & Sexualities Alliance (GSA) - information about how you can create or support the student-run club in your school
Transgender Etiquette - a succinct, downloadable handout
Trans Ally Materials - from the Straight for Equality organization
Gender Pronouns - A How To Guide and FAQs
Pronouns: A Resource - from GLSEN
Gender Dysphoria - information from the American Psychiatric Association
Being Transgender is Not a Mental Illness, World Health Organization Says - Article/video from Newsweek
Interviews with Non-Binary Students - video from CBS News
The following links provide information about mental health:
Healthy Place (outside source)
American Psychological Association (outside source)
National Alliance on Mental Illness (outside source)
Safe Alternatives (outside source)
Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (outside source)
National Institute of Mental Health (outside source)
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (outside source)
The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools (outside source)
School Mental Health (outside source)
Center for Mental Health in Schools (outside source)
Virtual Toolbox for Mental Health in Schools (outside source)
Center for Disease Control (CDC) Mental Health Be Smart. Be Well (outside source)
Texas Department of State Health Services Mental Health and Substance Abuse (outside source)
SAMHSA Coping with Disasters and Traumatic Events (outside source)
Crisis Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Resources (outside source)