By supporting Metrocare, you are helping thousands of people with a mental health challenge or developmental disability thrive. An investment today is an investment in the health and wellbeing of our community both now and in the future.
Below you can support Metrocare’s greatest needs or designate your gift to a specific program or population.
Last year Metrocare saw a 21% increase in service demands and expect just as many if not more this year. Help us fill the gaps so we can meet the mental health needs of our community.
Metrocare serves nearly 40,000 adults each year, providing behavioral health, substance use, forensic services. Help support Dallas County adults experiencing behavioral health challenges, live a healthy productive life.
Greatest Need
Forensic Services
Our substance use programs focus on person-centered and trauma-informed recovery planning in a therapeutic outpatient environment. Services are provided by a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) and delivered based on your personal goals, strengths, and needs.
Substance Use Services
Our substance use programs focus on person-centered and trauma-informed recovery planning in a therapeutic outpatient environment. Services are provided by a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) and delivered based on your personal goals, strengths, and needs.
Metrocare serves more than 17,000 children each year, providing behavioral health and intellectual disability services. Help support Dallas County children experiencing behavioral health challenges, live a healthy productive life.
Greatest Need
CCAM
The Center for Children with Autism at Metrocare (CCAM) exists in two locations in Dallas County. One in 68 children have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis, and CCAM is here to meet this growing need. CCAM centers lead each child to his or her potential through hands-on, individualized treatment.
ECI
Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) is a statewide program within the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) for families with children birth up to age three, with developmental delays, disabilities or certain medical diagnoses that may impact development. ECI services support families as they learn how to help their children grow and learn.
The Center for Children with Autism at Metrocare (CCAM) exists in two locations in Dallas County. One in 68 children have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis, and CCAM is here to meet this growing need. CCAM centers lead each child to his or her potential through hands-on, individualized treatment.
Adult Community & Residential Support and Career Development
Programs that support individuals in group homes and community care. In addition, Career Design & Development Services (CDDS) provides day habilitation, pre-vocational, and vocational services that provide community integration opportunities for adults with IDD to choose careers and community lifestyles.
Adult Behavior Treatment and Crisis Services
Metrocare’s Behavior Treatment Center (BTC) is designed for individuals dually diagnosed with an Intellectual and Developmental Disability and mental health challenge with the most acute needs. Metrocare’s Crisis Intervention Team meets individuals at home and in the community to provide immediate stabilization and connections to longer-term supports needed to help individuals remain living in the community as much as
