Bipolar Disorder, Major Depression and Schizophrenia are the three most commonly diagnosed mental illnesses among adults. These are complicated illnesses that greatly impact the lives of the diagnosed as well as their family, friends and other members of their community. Living with the illness can seem to be an immovable obstacle to the person diagnosed, as well as to their family and friends. The change brought on by the illness might be slow or sudden and the destructive potential is always present. Hopes, dreams and entire lives may be broken, but Andrews Center is here to help with the transition to wellness.
Help is available to make living life with a mental illness less complex.
These services are available to residents of Smith, Wood, Rains, Van Zandt and Henderson Counties. Call the nearest Andrews Center Outpatient Clinic to schedule an appointment.
The Health and Human Services Commission Office of Mental Health Coordination also has a Texas Mental Health website with the goal of providing information, resources, and direction to Texas residents who may have mental health or substance use related needs or who want to support someone who does. mentalhealthtx.org.
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
Andrews Center offers holistic treatment for individuals with chronic mental illness. This treatment is provided by our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team and seeks to reintegrate the chronically mentally ill client back into the community by:
- Teaching the client about their illness.
- Coaching the client to take responsibility for their life.
- Showing the client how to manage the symptoms of their illness more effectively.
Mental Illness
A mental illness has the capacity to impact every area of an individual’s life, but quality care and support can and does make a difference.
Adults
Andrews Centers offers a variety of treatment and support programs for adults living with mental illness, such as severe depression, schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder, and is also able to refer to other helpful programs.
Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
Intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) can limit an individual’s social, self-care, physical and other abilities, but the correct services can pave the way to a better life.
Children
Andrews Center is dedicated to assisting children and their families with intellectual and developmental disabilities to help the child reach his or her full potential.
Autism
Autism is a pervasive developmental disability that affects between 1 and 2 percent of children in the U.S. Much is unknown, but Andrews Center offers support for the child and family.
At Risk Youth
Whether living with behavioral issues, an acute mental illness diagnosis, or handling a crisis, Andrews Center is equipped to care for and support the at-risk youth and their caregivers.
Counseling
Andrews Center offers comprehensive counseling services to children, adolescents and adults. Our goal with all counseling is to help the patient achieve their maximum potential.
Veterans
Veterans face many obstacles, including substance abuse and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Andrews Center is able to serve veterans independently and in partnership with Veterans Affairs.
