Metrocare Support during Coronavirus

Metrocare is closely monitoring the spread of Coronavirus/COVID-19 and taking every precaution necessary for the safety of our clients and community.

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Our clinics remain open Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
We strongly encourage you to access our
telehealth services, if possible. Please call the clinic nearest you.

New clients, call our Support Line: 214-743-1215.
After business hours, the Statewide COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line is available at 833-986-1919. 

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Adult Services

Metrocare provides a broad array of medical and social services to adults with mental health challenges and developmental disabilities.

Child & Adolescent Services

Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services offers traditional and intensive services to children and adolescents aged 3-18 experiencing symptoms of emotional disturbance.

Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

IDD Services includes programs, services and supports to eligible children and adults in the community. These services are intended to provide individuals with intellectual disabilities the skills and supports needed to continue to live meaningful lives.

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Thomas' Story

Thomas lived on the streets five years before moving into Metrocare’s Safe Haven transitional supportive housing program. The Outreach staff never gave up on helping Thomas, a veteran diagnosed with post-traumatic stress and bipolar disorder.

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John's Story

Before coming to The Center for Children with Autism at Metrocare (CCAM), John’s mother couldn’t communicate with her son. He was not connecting to anyone and did not speak at all until her birthday, when he finally said “mommy” for the first time, at the age of eight. It was then that she realized John had to keep working with the CCAM, if there was any hope for his future.

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Natalie's Story

Natalie is a 16-year-old who was placed on probation for getting into a physical altercation with her mother.

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Michael's Story

Michael is a seven-year-old boy who has ADHD and PDD. There is an improvement in social skills that is evidenced by a decrease in conflicts with his cousins, and he is sharing his toys more often with them. There is also a significant reduction in the frequency and intensity of the tantrums. Medication, in conjunction with behavior intervention, has helped with this improvement.

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Jim's Story

Jim is diagnosed with schizophrenia and has had 4 hospitalizations at a state hospital within the last year. On release, ACT supports consumer in locating housing and reestablishing Social Security benefits. ACT staff coach Jim in transporting self by city bus, working on a budget, developing socialization skills, and maintaining residence & personal hygiene.

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Matt's Story

A forty-eight-year-old male was placed in a state facility when he was five years old. His mother did have contact with him during the time he was in school, but financially was unable to care for him while maintaining employment. During his late thirties he was placed in an Intermediate Care Facility for Mental Retardation in the Dallas community and attended a day program.

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Paul's Story

Paul had been experiencing progressively worse "episodes" of paranoia, delusions, extreme moodiness, and auditory and visual hallucinations, to the point where his wife was ready to leave the marriage. His wife continued to encourage him to get treatment, and he finally decided to go to Metrocare. Approximately 3 years ago, at the age of 48, he was finally diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, severe, with psychotic features.

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Did You Know

1.9M

Texans live with a serious and persistent mental illness

6.4M

Texans have a mental illness and would benefit from treatment

17K

children received care from Metrocare last year

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We would not be able to provide quality mental, physical and emotional health services without dedicated support from the community. Donations and volunteers provide us with the funds and abilities to help those in need.

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Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Metrocare

The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Metrocare provides personalized, confidential and evidence-based mental health care to veterans, their families and the families of active duty service members.

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Metrocare Blog

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Mental Health Providers Must Work to End LGBTQ+ Stigma

As a social worker, I am called to help eliminate the stigma the LGBTQ+ community faces. I am called to stand with marginalized populations of every form.

July 22, 2020

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Serving Our Homeless Community During COVID-19

Since COVID-19 hit our community, the Convention Center opened to house Dallas’ homeless population in an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19 among the homeless population.

July 17, 2020

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BIPOC Mental Health Month

BIPOC Mental Health Month is the perfect time for everyone to take a pause and evaluate their mental health. You could do that through taking a mental health screening, seeking therapeutic or counseling services, or developing some new mental health habits. Regardless of what path you choose, now is a great time to take a look at how you are doing and what your mental health needs are.

July 01, 2020

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