Youth and Teens
​These organizations provide a range of services, including counseling, crisis intervention, educational programs, and support groups, to assist teenagers facing emotional challenges in Ellis County and Southern Dallas County.
RESOURCES
​​Ellis County Children's Advocacy Center
Waxahachie, TX
Provides justice, hope, and healing through a multidisciplinary response to child abuse, offering family advocacy, forensic interviews, and mental health services for children and their families.
Southern Area Behavioral Healthcare (SABH)
Dallas, TX
Offers mental health services, including a walk-in clinic with operating hours from 2 pm to 10 pm on weekdays and 2 pm to 7 pm on weekends.
Mental Health America of Dallas
Forney, TX
Provides specialized counseling and mental health programs for teens and adolescents, including individual and group therapy, with a focus on addressing specific needs of adolescents.
Dallas, TX
Offers mental health education, advocacy, and support resources for families and individuals in the Southern Sector of Dallas County.
Ellis County Juvenile Services
Waxahachie, TX
Provides programs and resources for juvenile offenders, focusing on rehabilitation and support.
Mental Health America (MHA) of Greater Dallas
Dallas, TX
Provides programming, information, support, and partnerships to promote mental health in the Dallas area.
North Texas Behavioral Health Authority (NTBHA)
Dallas, TX
Serves North Texas, including Ellis County, providing mental health and substance use services. They offer a 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Line at 866-260-8000.
Statewide
Offers crisis intervention and support for youth and their families, available 24/7 via phone, text, or chat.